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Haute News: Jay-Z’s Jacob & Co. Caviar Tourbillon World Timer Sold For $1.5 Million

Making a major impact on the evening was Jay-Z's Jacob & Co. Caviar Tourbillon World Timer, which was donated and auctioned at $1.5 million.

Haute News: Jay-Z’s Jacob & Co. Caviar Tourbillon World Timer Sold For $1.5 Million

On September 30th, Michael Rubin, the entrepreneur and co-owner of the Philadelphia 76ers, and music mogul Jay-Z teamed up to host the Reform Alliance’s Casino Night and Gala Event at Atlantic City’s Ocean Casino Resort. Reform Alliance, led by co-chairs Rubin, Jay-Z, and rapper Meek Mill, has a mission of transforming probation and parole laws across the United States, and the event was an opportunity to bring about real change.

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Making a major impact on the evening was Jay-Z's Jacob & Co. Caviar Tourbillon World Timer, which was donated and auctioned at $1.5 million.

The organization has already achieved significant milestones, securing the passage of 17 bipartisan bills in 11 states. These legislative victories have paved the way for nearly 700,000 individuals to transition from the daunting system of mass incarceration and mass supervision to a life marked by employment, well-being, and stability.

Haute News: Jay-Z's Jacob & Co. Caviar Tourbillon World Timer Sold For $1.5 Million
Jay-Z’s Jacob & Co. Caviar Tourbillon World Timer

Photo Credit: Getty Images/Jacob & Co.

Making a major impact on the evening was Jay-Z’s Jacob & Co. Caviar Tourbillon World Timer, which was donated by Jay-Z and auctioned at $1.5 million. The incredibly special Jacob & Co. timepiece is made with 18-karat white gold invisibly set with 204 baguette diamonds and 90 additional on the bracelet. The watch was sold to an anonymous collector for a meaningful cause.

The evening was teeming with celebrities, including Beyoncé, Kim Kardashian, Travis Scott, Matthew McConaughey, Kevin Hart, Fabolous, Jayson Tatum, Fat Joe, French Montana, and Kevin O’Leary, among others. Ahead, we’re calling out some of the best wrist candy spotted throughout the evening in addition to the main event, Jay-Z’s Jacob & Co.

Haute News: Jay-Z's Jacob & Co. Caviar Tourbillon World Timer Sold For $1.5 Million
Tom Brady sporting the Rolex GMT Master-II Ceramic Pepsi Bezel In 18-karat white gold with the Meteorite dial

Photo Credit: Getty Images/Rolex

Haute News: Jay-Z's Jacob & Co. Caviar Tourbillon World Timer Sold For $1.5 Million
Kevin O’Leary rocking his Rolex Day-Date “Puzzle Dial” in 18-karat yellow gold and Patek Philippe Aquanaut Luce

Photo Credit: Getty Images

Haute News: Jay-Z's Jacob & Co. Caviar Tourbillon World Timer Sold For $1.5 Million
PJ Tucker wearing the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Self Winding Ref. 26238OR.OO.2000OR.01 in pink gold with a blue dial

Photo Credit: Getty Images/Audemars Piguet

 

Adrienne Faurote
Adrienne Faurote
Editor in Chief · Haute Time
As a former New Yorker, now a “Miamian,” Adrienne Faurote joined Haute Living in August of 2021. She currently serves as the Haute Media Group Editor-in-Chief, overseeing all editorial platforms within the Haute Media Group while also maintaining her role as Fashion, Jewelry & Watch Director. Prior to her position at Haute Living, Faurote was the Market Editor at Marie Claire Magazine US, amassing over ten years in the industry, becoming an authoritative voice in all things fashion, jewelry, and watches.
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