Today, I wanted to talk about something I got into recently – figuring out what kind of Rolex 2Pac was wearing in those iconic photos from the 90s. I’ve always been a huge fan of his music and style, and his watches always caught my eye. So, I started digging in to find out the specifics.
First, I scoured the internet for any clear pictures of 2Pac wearing his watches. It wasn’t easy, but I managed to find a few good ones. Then, I started looking at old Rolex catalogs and websites dedicated to vintage watches. It felt like a real detective work, let me tell you!
- Gathering Photos: I spent hours looking through online archives and fan pages to find the best shots of 2Pac’s wrist.
- Cross-Referencing: I compared the photos with vintage Rolex models, paying close attention to the details like the bezel, dial, and bracelet.
- Expert Opinions: I even reached out to some watch enthusiast forums to get their takes on it. Some of the folks there really know their stuff!
After a lot of comparing and reading, I narrowed it down. It looked like he was mostly wearing a Rolex Day-Date, the 36mm version. The one that really stood out was in 18k yellow gold. You could see the diamond bezel shining in the photos. And some pictures even showed a green dial with baguette-cut diamonds as hour markers. Man, that’s a flashy watch!
I also found some info suggesting that 2Pac paid around $20,000 for one of his Rolex watches back in 1993. Apparently, that same watch would be worth way more today, like around $50,000 or even $80,000. Crazy how much these things appreciate in value!
My Findings
So, from what I gathered, 2Pac’s go-to watch seemed to be a 36mm Rolex Day-Date in 18k yellow gold, often with a diamond bezel and sometimes with a green dial featuring baguette-cut diamond hour markers. It’s a real statement piece, and it totally fits with 2Pac’s bold personality and style.
This whole experience was pretty fun. It combined my love for 2Pac’s music, my interest in watches, and my knack for a bit of online sleuthing. Hope you guys found this little deep dive as interesting as I did!
