Kanye West walked into ComplexCon on Sunday wearing a watch worth more than most houses. The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak on his wrist is valued at $1.8 million.
Steven Victor caught the moment on camera. He asked Kanye how much it cost, and the answer came with a laugh. Kanye said 1.8, then joked that you shouldn't have to ask.
He wasn't alone and Bianca Censori and his daughter North West were with him as he walked the floor. Later, Kanye joined Playboi Carti on stage during Carti's set.
The watch itself is a true showpiece. It's the Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked. The 37 mm white gold case and bracelet are covered in baguette-cut diamonds. A see-through skeleton dial lets you see the movement inside.
Kanye picked it up for his 49th birthday back in June. Also at its wild price point, it's a serious piece for any collection.
It's also definitely classic Kanye. He's never shied away from a flex, and ComplexCon is the perfect stage for it. Everyone else was focused on shoes and drops, and he showed up with a watch that could buy a few booths. Of course, the video went viral right away with his cheeky smile.
Kanye's Audemars Piguet Watch
A few weeks ago, a jeweler shared a set of custom grills made for him. Kanye West responded to the jeweler's post by saying he didn't know the person and didn't order them. That set off a back and forth fans couldn't ignore.
He's been busy on the footwear side too. His Yeezy 800 High Tactical Boot got a first look on Instagram, and it's still waiting on a release date.
Overall between the watch, the grills, and the new sneakers, Kanye clearly knows how to keep people talking. Showing off a diamond Audemars Piguet at a sneaker and streetwear convention feels like a natural next step. Finally whatever he does next, it'll be hard for anyone to look away.
