Usher Flashes a $19K Vintage Piaget Polo Watch While Receiving Lifetime Achievement Honors at 2024 BET Awards

At the 2024 BET Awards on June 30, Usher not only received the Lifetime Achievement Award and Best R&B/Hip-Hop Artist but also dazzled with his choice of a vintage accessory: a Piaget Polo watch. This watch, a reflection of his enduring elegance, shone as brightly as he did that night. BET Awards screenshot, YouTube Originally released in 1979, the Piaget Polo watch is a high-end accessory that marries watchmaking and jewelry. Usher’s particular model, revealed at a Palm Beach World Cup polo tournament, is a striking piece featuring an 18k yellow gold case and bracelet. Its diamond-covered dial sparkles, while the unique basket weave design of the bracelet adds a touch of timeless sophistication. Despite its compact 24mm size, the watch’s quartz movement and luxurious details stand out as a testament to classic style and craftsmanship. The Watch Robb Report highlights the watch’s history, noting that Usher’s choice is not just a fashion statement but a nod to the exclusivity and rarity of the Piaget Polo. Produced between 1979 and 1990, only about 4,000 to 6,000 of these watches were made. This rarity enhances their appeal among collectors and connoisseurs alike. Usher’s vintage Piaget Polo, reportedly purchased for $18,990 according...