Nelly ushered in the new year with a touch of Dirty South style. This past Sunday, the rapper, hailing from Texas, pleasantly surprised attendees at the “Party Like a Royal” New Year’s Eve event held at Atlantis Paradise Island in Nassau, Bahamas. True to the celebratory occasion, Nelly dressed to impress, sporting a black jacket adorned with shimmering pinstripe details and tuxedo pants. Adding the essential touch of flair, he accessorized with diamond bracelets, earrings, and a Derrty Ent necklace. However, the highlight of his ensemble was undeniably the rapper’s watch.
Nelly’s Patek Philippe Nautilus, specifically the reference 5719/10G, is a spectacle in itself. Encrusted with diamonds, this timepiece boasts a remarkable 1,343 diamonds, amounting to an impressive 18.73 carats. The 18-karat white gold case features a dial adorned with 255 stones, complemented by three baguette diamond hour markers and an 18-karat gold dial plate. The watch’s extraordinary bracelet is equally bedazzled, featuring 803 more stones and 150 baguette diamonds.
As expected, the frosty timepiece showcases the Nautilus’s distinctive rounded octagonal bezel and horizontal embossing on its dial. The self-winding movement, known as the Caliber 26-330 S C, powers the watch at a frequency of 28,800 vph. Its date and sweep seconds functions are also driven by this caliber, providing a robust 45-hour power reserve. For enthusiasts intrigued by the intricacies of horology, the transparent caseback allows a glimpse of the movement’s 21-karat gold central rotor and its fascinating mechanical workings.
Nelly wasn’t the sole celebrity gracing the New Year’s Eve event. Accompanying him were actor Neil Patrick Harris and acclaimed producer Timbaland. Harris, serving as the host, exuded nautical-inspired style with a white blazer paired with navy trousers and loafers. Timbaland, taking on the role of a special guest DJ, delivered an energetic performance in a street-style ensemble featuring a checkered button-up and trendy camo-print jeans.
In the realm of celebrity timepieces in 2023, Nelly joins the ranks of notable musicians making headlines with their extravagant watches. Rihanna, in June, turned heads wearing a 47 mm white gold Brilliant Flying Tourbillion by Jacob & Co as a choker in Paris. Meanwhile, Jay-Z made waves in October when he sold his diamond-studded Jacob & Co. Caviar Tourbillion World Timer for a staggering $1.5 million.
