Madness or passion? The highest-paid athlete of 2017 has just treated himself to an $18 million piece of jewelry to adorn his wrist! Floyd Mayweather is known for his extravagant whims and excess, and once again, he has just reinforced this by purchasing a Jacob & Co watch! An exceptional timepiece that has it all. "When you love, you don't count!" This seems to be the motto of this renowned businessman who pockets several hundred million dollars from each fight.
The fourth most expensive watch in the world has just found a buyer
The boxer, who receives a surprising salary after each of his fights, doesn't seem to mind digging into his wallet to invest a huge sum in exchange for a piece he likes! Distinguished by his majestic and imposing style, Floyd Mayweather likes to be noticed and loves to share with his fans on Instagram all the things he buys for exorbitant prices.
It was on Instagram that the great sportsman announced his latest acquisition.. In addition to the various watches he has already purchased and published through his account, as well as his villas and yachts, this time Floyd Mayweather unveils an exceptional jewel and not just any, because it is a Jacob & Co watch which is ranked fourth in the top 10 most expensive watches ever sold in the world. It is the Billionaire Watch, a brilliant watch embellished with a setting of 280 carat diamonds. A timepiece that directly reflects the personality of the boxer who likes to attract attention without ever going unnoticed. Moreover, the description of Floyd Mayweather's post on Instagram immediately evokes his character and the latter did not hesitate to give the amount he paid to acquire this extraordinary timepiece.
“This is my new watch, it's called 'The Billionaire Watch'. If you don't know what it is, Google 'Billionaire Watch'. The price tag said $18 million…”
A timepiece that shines just like the great athlete
The Bilionaire Watch is a watch that stands out at first glance. Brilliant and precious, it's impossible to miss on the wrist! This is the previous version of the Bilionaire watch from the watchmaking house Jacob & Co. However, it has an important difference, namely because it is equipped with almost 269 carats of 3-carat emerald-cut diamonds, each one set by hand. It is logical and obvious that this model immediately captured the boxer's attention because, in addition to its exorbitant and excessive price, the design is just as unique, imposing, and sublime down to the smallest details. A jewel that shines and dazzles the eyes! In short, a watch that perfectly resembles Floyd Mayweather, who bought it with great pride.
As for its mechanism, the Bilionaire Watch is equipped with an exclusive Jacob & Co. hand-wound JCAM09 tourbillon movement. All of the timepiece's components are worth precious dollars, which is why it commands such a high price. In addition to its diamond setting, the case of this $18 million model is crafted from 18-karat white gold, which enhances and harmonizes the entire watch. This creation is the result of Jacob Arabo's collaboration with Flavio Briatore.
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