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Drake musical milestones and custom Rolex reveal

Overview

Musician Drake revealed a custom, one-of-one Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, referred to as the ‘Ice Gradient’ or ‘Piece Unique Ice Gradient Daytona’. The timepiece features a white metal construction with a blue sapphire setting on the bezel and bracelet that transitions from pale ice blue to deep navy, alongside a pavé diamond dial.

The watch includes an engraved caseback with the phrase ‘Freeze The World’, a reference to his album ‘Iceman’. Drake stated the custom piece was created to celebrate significant musical milestones achieved in 2026.

These milestones include Drake becoming the first artist since 1956 to simultaneously hold the top three positions on the Billboard 200 with the albums ‘Iceman’, ‘Habibti’, and ‘Maid of Honour’. Furthermore, his single ‘Janice STFU’ reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, surpassing Michael Jackson’s record for the most number-one hits by a male solo artist.

While official pricing for the timepiece has not been released, watch experts have estimated the value of the piece could reach as high as $5 million. The watch features baguette-cut stones on the bracelet that transition in color from white diamonds to blue sapphires.

Entities

Drake · Rolex · Billboard

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] Rolex gifted Drake a custom, one-of-one ‘Ice Gradient Daytona’ timepiece.
[● 3 SOURCES] Watch experts have estimated the value of the timepiece as high as $5 million.
[● 3 SOURCES] Drake unveiled the watch via Instagram.
[● 3 SOURCES] The watch caseback features the inscription ‘Freeze the World’.
[● 3 SOURCES] The timepiece features a pavé diamond dial, sapphire-covered bezel and lugs, and a bracelet transitioning from white diamonds to blue sapphires.

Timeline

23 days ago

[CULTURE] 7 sources
Drake receives custom one-of-one Rolex ‘Ice Gradient Daytona’
Rolex gifted Drake a custom, one-of-one ‘Ice Gradient Daytona’ watch to celebrate his 2026 achievements. The piece features diamonds and sapphires, with an estimated value of up to $5 million.
25 days ago

[CULTURE] 6 sources
Drake reveals custom Rolex Daytona to celebrate musical milestones
Drake debuted a custom, one-of-one Rolex Daytona to celebrate his record-breaking Billboard achievements and the release of his Iceman-inspired projects.
27 days ago

[CULTURE] 7 sources
Drake reveals custom one-of-one Rolex Ice Gradient Daytona
Rapper Drake has unveiled a custom, one-of-one Rolex Cosmograph Daytona nicknamed the ‘Ice Gradient’, featuring a unique blue sapphire gradient and engravings referencing his album ‘Iceman’.

Sources

107jamz.com · 92q.com · cgm.pl · dmarge.com · esquire.de · esquire.my · gq.com · gq.com.mx · gq.com.tw · gqitalia.it · gqmagazine.fr · hotspotatl.com · kysdc.com · majic945.com · pageSix.com · rapdab.com.br · wiznation.com · woldcnews.com · xxlmag.com · zhiphopcleveland.com

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