Nelly’s Insane New Year’s Eve Patek Philippe Showcased More Than 1,500 Diamonds

New Year's Eve saw rapper Nelly bringing the heat with his southern charm at the "Party Like a Royal” event in Nassau, Bahamas. Nelly, a native of Texas, was a surprise guest and dressed in a black jacket highlighting glittering pinstripes, along with tuxedo pants. His garnishments included diamond bracelets and earrings, and a necklace from Derrty Ent. However, the show-stealer was his watch -- a dazzling diamond-encrusted Patek Philippe Nautilus. The watch, an epitome of luxury, features an 18-karat white gold casing with a dial boasting 255 gemstones. Additional adornments include three baguette diamond hour markers and an 18-karat gold dial plate. The timepiece’s bracelet displays a further 1,343 diamonds, totaling 18.73 carats. Its distinctive design included the Nautilus's notable rounded octagonal bezel, and horizontally embossed dial. The self-winding mechanism, the Caliber 26 330 S C, powers this wrist magnificence. It boasts a 45-hour power reserve. The timepiece’s intricate workings, inclusive of the 21 karate gold central rotor, can be viewed through its transparent casing. Nelly wasn't the only star gracing the New Year’s Eve party. The attendance list included actor Neil Patrick Harris and revered producer Timbaland. Harris was the host for the evening, attired in a maritime-themed look, while Timbaland acted as the special guest DJ, performing in casual, street-style attire. "Hot in Herre" rapper Nelly joins a group of high-profile musicians who have been making news with their extravagant timepieces in 2023, including Rihanna and Jay-Z. Rihanna was spotted in a 47 mm white gold Brilliant Flying Tourbillion by Jacob & Co worn as a choker in Paris, while Jay Z sold his diamond-encrusted Jacob & Co. Caviar Tourbillion World Timer for $1.5 million. Digital staff writer at Robb Report, Demetrius Simms, went from PR to freelance writing in 2020, with their work now featuring in lifestyle and culture sectors.