Christie’s to Auction Two of Michael Schumacher’s Unique Timepieces
Bespokely made and gifted to the world-renown F1 driver.
Two exceptional timepieces from renowned F1 driver Michael Schumacher’s personal collection will be going under the hammer at Christie’s upcoming Rare Watches Live Auction.
The first is a white gold Audemars Piguet Royal Oak chronograph that was commissioned by Schumacher’s early mentor at Ferrari, Jean Todt. It was gifted the F1 champion to commemorate his 6 victories then. Spotlighted on the dial are bespoke details on its subcounters, which include Ferrari’s horse emblem, a depiction of Schumacher’s iconic red helmet as well as six star motifs to represent his wins.
Also in the vein of F1 memorabilia, the unique F.P. Journe Vagabondage 1 Model timepiece was a gift to Schumacher to celebrate his seventh F1 World Championship victory in 2004. Its dial boasts a fierce Ferrari red dial with motifs that nod to the champion, all encircling the partially open 18k gold movement.
These two time-tellers will be available for preview in a traveling tour from now till May 12, spanning LA, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Dubai and New York, before returning to Geneva where it will be auctioned at the Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues by Christie’s. The Rare Watches Live Auction will take place on May 13 2024 at 2. p.m. Geneva time.
