Grand gesture: Lewis Hamilton receives £375,000 luxury watch from Ferrari
Yasmine Green
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
Ferrari newcomer Lewis Hamilton took the stage at the O2 Arena during a Formula 1 livery presentation, sporting an extravagant £375,000 watch on his wrist, reports The Sun.
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Experts describe the timepiece as an automatic RM 74-02 tourbillon, crafted by renowned watchmaker Richard Mille. According to The Sun, the watch was a gift from Ferrari to Hamilton.
During the presentation, Hamilton shared his excitement about the upcoming season with his new team.
“It’s nothing like the car that I had before, or the last 10, 12, 17 years. It’s unique in its own. And to feel the vibration of the Ferrari engine for the first time, wow! That’s what I think ultimately put the biggest smile on my face,” Hamilton admitted.
The British driver joined Ferrari after the end of last season, following an 11-year stint with Mercedes. Before that, he spent five seasons with McLaren. Hamilton made his Formula 1 debut in 2007.
