Quavo Explains Why He Stopped Buying Bust Down Watches

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Quavo is looking to make better investments.

Iced-out jewelry has always been a staple of any artist's outfit. If you listen to Migos, then you have most certainly heard Quavo rap about iced-out watches and rings. Bust-down watches are usually luxury brand timepieces that are covered in diamonds. The watches are very rarely sold like this, as it is up to the consumer to seek out a jeweler who will customize the piece.

During an interview with GQ, Quavo admitted that he is no longer buying bust-downs. Instead, Quavo would much rather spend his money on Plain Jane's, which are watches that contain no extra customizations. As the artist explains, it all has to do with the resale value and making better investments.

Quavo Explains Why He Stopped Buying Bust Down Watches
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“These are my houses, aka my watches. I feel like they’re real estate, and I got to have them with me, and I can’t go nowhere without a few Plain Janes on me,” Quavo said. “They kind of like real estate. These are like mini houses that just go up in value. I don’t buy bust downs no more because it don’t make any sense. It’s kind of like taking a lambo and just taking the roof off it and just depreciating your car. I got a good relationship with the people that sell these watches, which is [Audemar Piguet], and I just go in there and get them out the store just like I’m buying shoes. Not a lot of people can do that.”

Quavo is clearly giving his jewelry investments a lot of thought, which certainly shows growth. Considering some of these watches may someday reach $1 million in value, it's easy to see why Quavo would look for fancy time pieces. With crypto prices in the tank, watches seem like the best bet. 


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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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