Drake gets the only Rolex Daytona watch in the world
By William Muthama, August 15, 2026Drake has added a highly exclusive Rolex Daytona to his luxury watch collection, calling it the most important thing he has ever had the pleasure of owning.
The Canadian rapper revealed the special timepiece in an Instagram post on Saturday, August 15, 2026, saying it was a one-of-one, unique “Ice Gradient” Daytona created by Rolex to celebrate his record-breaking milestones in 2026.
“Today I received the most important thing I have ever had the pleasure of owning,” Drake said.
He explained that the watch was specially crafted to celebrate his achievements this year and asked fans not to attempt to copy its design.
“Please do not get your local jeweller to recreate it,” he said, stressing that the watch is intended to remain a unique piece.
“This is a stand-alone and a part of history,” Drake added.
He also thanked Rolex for the gift, describing it as a “generational ticker” and praising the company’s team for creating the special timepiece.
What makes the Rolex special?
The watch is a One of One Piece Unique “Ice Gradient” Daytona, meaning the specific piece created for Drake is intended to be unique.
Its icy design gives the watch its “Ice Gradient” name, while the caseback carries the words “FREEZE THE WORLD.”
The custom Daytona was created specifically for Drake rather than being a standard Rolex model available to other customers.
The new Rolex joins a collection that has included watches from some of the world’s most prestigious luxury brands.
Drake has been associated with high-end pieces from Richard Mille, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet and Jacob & Co.
The latest Rolex Daytona, however, stands apart because of its one-of-one status and the fact that it was created specifically for the rapper.
Drake’s ICEMAN Success
The exclusive watch comes as Drake celebrates a major year in music, particularly with his ICEMAN album.
Released in May 2026, ICEMAN delivered a major chart debut and continued Drake’s long-running success as one of the biggest names in music.
The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 463,000 equivalent album units in its opening week, giving Drake his 15th No. 1 album on the chart.
ICEMAN also spent four consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, while the album reached No. 1 in the UK.
The success helps explain why Rolex tied the custom watch to Drake’s record-breaking milestones of 2026.