Legendary boxer Floyd Mayweather spent big on his birthday this week, getting himself a soothing $1.8 million, 145-carat diamond-encrusted watch to mark the milestone.
On Monday, the 50-0 retired boxer and entrepreneur turned 48 but was spotted hanging out with his crew on Wednesday to pick up a one-of-kind iced-out piece in New York, as per Daily Mail.
Mayweather donned a tan Gucci tailored suit, a brown crew neck shirt, and a pair of brown Gucci velvet loafers.
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Right next to him were his usual crew of bodyguards keeping close tabs on the surroundings as they went into Pristine Jewelers, a staple for over a decade in the celebrity world of iced-out jewelry.
As Floyd Mayweather was being led to the jeweler, the man in front of the small crowd said to him: ‘Come on we’re going to see your new toy’.
The retired boxer responded with a broad smile and said: ‘Man, I been have that toy made’.
The ‘blinged out’ luxury watch was created by Mayweather’s friends Avi Davidov and Ofir Ben Shimon of Pristine Jewelers and named ‘One of One’ to honor the launch of his new workout supplement brand Youare101.
Avi and Ofir, renowned jewelers to most stars, are the masterminds behind Cardi B’s iconic diamond engagement ring.
Upon Mayweather’s entry, Ofir warmly greeted Floyd with a hug before handing him a box that held his latest dazzling masterpiece.
He presented the watch saying: “This watch was made specifically for the champ, Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather—a one-of-one piece.”
The watch was one that clearly touched Mayweather’s heart, and his warm reaction to the masterpiece was evidence of how much it meant to him.
It was completely encrusted with diamonds, with vibrant green gems offsetting the face, and even the crowns on the side were blinged out.
Mayweather’s visit to the Diamond District was just a quick stop before he headed to Rockefeller Plaza to appear on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.
There, he put out his $1.8 million diamond-encrusted watch while promoting his new brand, You Are 101.
This venture is just one of many investments contributing to his staggering $1.5 billion net worth.
In December, Mayweather bought a Midtown Manhattan building along Sixth Avenue for $20 million, further expanding his real estate portfolio.
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Speaking about his new watch, the legendary boxer said, “Avi and Ofir have been my close friends for over a decade. This watch was crafted by them personally and is very special. And it cost a pretty penny.”
