Although we all knew it was happening, the sight of Lewis Hamilton dressed in Ferrari red unleashed all kinds of crises in the world of F1. When you’re one of the most productive F1 drivers in the world, it’s only natural that you evolve quickly, on and off the track. Indeed, Hamilton’s days at Mercedes are him, as are his IWC wrist controls. Because on his second day at the famous Maranello venue, the strap of a Richard Mille watch fell off before hitting the track with his new car.
Ferrari’s watch sponsor is Richard Mille, and if you’ve paid any attention to Charles Leclerc’s wrists in the last four years, you’ll likely have seen his RM67-02, the lightest watch in the brand’s lineup at 33 grams. It’s only natural that Hamilton gets in on the action, giving his latest watch some air time while wearing a double breasted Ferrari-style suit.
The British F1 driver was spotted with the RM67-02 ‘Italy’ edition on his wrist, a very fitting ticker for his new gig where he’ll whipping around the track in a very sexy Italian car. The watch was released in 2024, and packs in the durable technical features the Swiss brand is known for in an Italian-themed red, white, and green colourway. The case is crafted from Carbon TPT (layered sheets of carbon fibre), which shaves off more than a few grams in weight, and its openworked skeleton design reveals the self-winding CRMA7 movement, which is both ultra-thin and rigid, crafted to withstand shock absorption. Basically it’s a very hi-tech machine, which goes hand in hand with his state-of-the-art F1 vehicle.
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Richard Mille and Ferrari go hand in hand. Both brands will be first, which is handy if you’re in the racing business. In 2022, they came together to create the Ferrari UP-01, which set the record at 1,175mm for the world’s thinnest watch (the record has since been damaged by Bulgari’s attempt). Octo Finissimo Ultra COSC). Valued at $1. 5 million, it is also Pharrell Williams’ star piece.
Hamilton’s very Italian Richard Mille flex makes sense for his first week on the job, but with the time-only features of the RM67-02 it’s a departure from the fuss-heavy IWCs he used last season. Take for example the IWC “150 Years” Constant Force Tourbillon he wore on his last outing with Mercedes, a driver’s watch designed to keep very accurate time. But with models like the RM65-01 chronograph in Richard Mille’s locker, it’s possibly only a matter of time before we see some of the brand’s most extravagant pieces on Hamilton’s wrist.
With a move to Ferrari, Hamilton wearing a Richard Mille was always in the cards, but getting an Italian RM flex in on day two is pretty promising for the season ahead. Since touching down in Maranello, he’s upped both his fits and his watches, and we’re sure there’s more to come.
This story originally appeared on British GQ.
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