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Mr. Nice Watch: ‘TAGGED’ Video Series Examines JAY-Z’s History Of Amazing Timepieces

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty JAY-Z has worn a number of rare and unique watches throughout his illustrious career. TAGGED takes a look at some of the rapper’s most unique timepieces that make it into his pictures and videos. As spotted on Hype Beast the Rap legend’s wrist wear is the subject of the lifestyle site’s newest episode of TAGGED. Even though Hov has been rich before Rap and has a long history of flossing some exquisite timepieces, this video short poses the question is he the greatest watch collector of all time. While justifying his spot as the horology GOAT might be a lofty goal, there is no denying he has long been ahead of his Hip-Hop peers for decades. Look no further to the imagery of his 1996 debut classic Reasonable Doubt ...

Jeweler Gifts Lil Baby Rings After Selling Him Bandooloo Patek Phillipe Watch [Video]

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Prince Williams / Radio One Digital Last week Lil Baby seemingly got finessed by his jeweler. The merchant has admitted to selling him a fake watch and gifted him some free ice for the error. As spotted on Complex the Atlanta trapper turned rapper got the shock of his “Drip Too Hard” career last week. He was alerted that the limited-edition Patek Philippe Nautilus 40th Anniversary timepiece he purchased from Rafaello & Co. was a fake. When news spread the Fake Watch Buster Instagram account did a side by side comparison that detailed all the inconsistencies. Baby then quickly took to social media to call the jewelers out. “Now @rafaelloandco y’all Kno better then to sell ME of all people a FAKE Or anything that could be called a FAKE,” he wrote. ...

Lil Baby Responds To Claims He Bought A Fake Patek Phillipe

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Prince Williams / Radio One Digital Lil Baby has some more explaining to do. The Internets have called him out for wearing an obviously fake Patek Phillipe watch. As spotted on Complex the trapper turned rapper’s name had some smut thrown on it this week. He recently flexed what was supposed to be a limited-edition Patek Philippe Nautilus 40th Anniversary timepiece. Originally released in 2016, the selection celebrated the 40th anniversary of its casually elegant Nautilus collection. For many aficionados and connoisseurs of classic watchmaking artistry, this was a release that was highly anticipated. The Fake Watch Buster page was first to call fake in a very detailed post that pointed out the irregularities. “He got scammed and m...

With Love: Diddy Urges Folks To Stop Buying “Ugly” Richard Mille Watches [Video]

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz83 Diddy continues to become even more vocal about the culture’s power. He recently denounced the Richard Mille brand and made it clear we can do better with our money. As spotted on Hype Beast the mogul made a lot of people’s jaws drop last week. During a dinner with his former record artist Shyne, the Bad Boy Entertainment CEO went left when he started discussing the uber popular luxury timepiece house. “I’m not a hater. I’m not a hater; I’m a connoisseur of fly sh*t. And I’m just telling y’all, y’all are getting tricked by the Richard Mille” he explained. He would later expand on why the Richard Mille is a dub in my his eyes. “The Richard Mille is [like] a Timex [watch] or some sh*t like that. You understand what I’m...

It’s Still Ralph Tho: Polo Ralph Lauren Introduces First Ever Polo Logo Watch

Source: POLO RALPH LAUREN / Polo Ralph Lauren One Hip-Hop’s favorite’s brands is extending their iconic logo to timepiece. Polo horseman wrist wear is finally here. As spotted on GQ Ralph Lauren is introducing a new accessory right in time for the fall. The fashion house is launching watches featuring their iconic Polo logo. While RL has been doing timepieces for many years this is the first time ever they have featured the pony; the symbol the company has become synonymous for. The timepieces are expertly made in Switzerland with a self-winding RL200 movement, set into a 42 mm stainless steel case. Each movement is composed of 25 jewels and runs at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour. They are water resistant up to 10 bar and work off a 38 hour power reserve. It is obvious...