The Met Gala is never short on spectacle, with every arrival carrying the weight of craftsmanship, narrative, and cultural cachet. Among this year’s most talked-about moments, one stood out for what was strapped to a wrist. Jay-Z arrived at the 2026 Met Gala exuding quiet luxury, sporting a $6 million timepiece from his watch collection.
Jay-Z showcases $6 million wristwear from his watch collection at Met Gala
At the 2026 Met Gala, Jay-Z made a commanding statement, wearing a $6 million wristwatch from his private collection. According to Wristcheck, the APESHIT singer attended the 2026 Met Gala wearing an exceptionally rare Patek Philippe watch.
On Monday night, Jay-Z’s Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime likely made his wrist the priciest sight on the red carpet. GQ notes that the stunning timepiece is Patek’s “most complicated” watch, and though understated in appearance, it carries an extraordinary price tag.
Jay-Z first debuted the watch at Diddy’s 50th birthday in 2019 and wore it again to the 65th Grammys in 2023. The Grandmaster Chime launched in 2014 to mark Patek Philippe’s 175th anniversary. Creating it took eight years, resulting in a piece built from 1,366 individual parts, 214 components, and 20 complications.
His collection also features other remarkable pieces, including a $5 million Hublot Big Bang, a one-of-one Vintage Rolex considered priceless, a $3 million Richard Mille RM 56-01 Tourbillon Sapphire, and a $2.5 million Richard Mille 56 Custom “Blueprint.”
Wristcheck’s Instagram post spotlighting the $6 million wristwatch quickly drew a flood of reactions. Watch enthusiasts filled the comments dissecting the reference, complications, and rarity. Meanwhile, other fans expressed shock at the price tag. “A 6 million dollar watch is insane,” commented a fan. “What happened to g shocks or a timex indigo lolol,” joked another. “The Hov, the GOAT! ” read a hype comment.
To complement the luxury timepiece, Jay-Z chose a black Louis Vuitton tuxedo. He made a striking impression on the red carpet beside his wife, Beyoncé, in a sequined look by Olivier Rousteing, and their daughter Blue Ivy, who appeared in a white bubble maxi dress (via Complex).
Originally reported by Sibanee Gogoi on Mandatory.
