Posted by Pusha T made a bold claim on the It’s Almost Dry stand-out track “Neck & Wrist” featuring JAY-Z, where he disowned “Cartier bust downs,” and it looks like his peers are taking notice.
During an on-camera segment for his cover story with GQ, Quavo revealed he’s giving up iced-out watches in exchange for regular “Plain Janes.” For those that don’t know, putting diamonds on a watch decreases its value and is pretty much worth nothing compared to timepieces with no jewels. Quavo explained during the segment that owning a Plain Jane is a great investment.
“These are my houses, aka my watches. I feel like they’re real estate, and I got to have them with me, and I can’t go nowhere without a few Plain Janes on me,” Quavo said. “They kind of like real estate. These are like mini houses that just go up in value. I don’t buy bust downs no more because it don’t make any sense.”
He continued, “It’s kind of like taking a lambo and just taking the roof off it and just depreciating your car. I got a good relationship with the people that sell these watches, which is [Audemar Piguet], and I just go in there and get them out the store just like I’m buying shoes. Not a lot of people can do that.”
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It’s interesting to see rappers giving up diamonds for more luxurious pieces, given that iced-out jewelry has become a cornerstone in Hip Hop. Quavo isn’t the first to travel with his rare collection of watches, either.
Swizz Beatz Flexes Insane Watch Collection He Travels With
In April, Swizz Beatz shared a picture on social media showing the watch collection he takes with him whenever he travels. The rare pack included timepieces from high-end brands such as Richard Mille, Patek Philippe, Hublot, Cartier, Franck Muller and more.