Million Dollar Hip Hop Watches is more than just a coffee table book – it is a visual tribute to luxury, identity, and cultural influence within hip-hop. Across 320 pages, readers are immersed in a world of iconic timepieces that tell the history of rap from a completely new perspective. From the luster of a Rolex to the hand-picked eccentricity of a Richard Mille – every watch serves as a symbol of the success, confidence, and style of its wearer.
This opulent work, curated by Leon Schäfers, Jeanette Lang, and Tobias Kargoll (hiphop.de), showcases the most impressive watches belonging to rap legends such as Travis Scott, Kanye West, Jay-Z, Pharrell Williams, A$AP Rocky, Eminem, and Rick Ross. Whether old school or new school, every page offers exclusive insights into the connection between rap and haute horlogerie. Brands like Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, Cartier, Hublot, and Jacob & Co. take center stage.
Beyond merely presenting luxurious timepieces, the book also recounts the cultural significance of these pieces of jewelry within hip-hop. Here, watches are understood not just as status symbols, but as expressions of individuality, pride, and rebellion. A 2Pac Rolex Datejust is just as iconic as the diamond-encrusted custom pieces of today’s rap stars.
Weighing nearly three kilograms and featuring around 300 high-quality color photographs, Million Dollar Hip Hop Watches is not only a highlight for collectors and watch enthusiasts, but also a true statement piece for any living room. The gold-finished hardcover edition makes it the ideal gift for anyone who appreciates the intersection of music, fashion, luxury, and culture.
Technical Details
- Language: English
- Format: 34 x 27.5 cm
- Extent: 320 pages
- Weight: approx. 2,726 g
- Illustrations: approx. 300 color photographs
- Binding: Hardcover with gold foil
- Color: Gray / Brown
- Publication date: 09/11/2025
- ISBN: 978-3-96171-696-8
- Publisher: teNeues Verlag (an imprint of Gestalten Verlag)
- Publisher address: Werner-von-Siemens-Straße 1, 86159 Augsburg
- Email: verlag@teneues.com
