The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix spotted some of the most luxurious watches worn by celebrities, proving once again that the world's most prestigious racing event is as much about horological haute couture as it is about speed. Here's a list of some of the best watches spotted at the Grand Prix.
F1 Champion Lando Norris was spotted wearing the Richard Mille RM 72-01, a technically ambitious piece featuring the brand’s first in-house flyback chronograph built from 514 components with a patented double oscillating pinion clutch. The watch is priced at USD 420000 (Rs 3.78 crore).
Sir Jackie Stewart chose the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Le Mans in yellow gold. Its 40 mm case, black Cerachrom bezel and distinctive red 100 detail set this rare off-catalogue edition apart. Powered by the modified Calibre 4132, it is priced at USD 225000 (Rs 2.02 crore).
Pierre Gasly was seen wearing the H. Moser & Cie. Streamliner Tourbillon. The 40 mm rose gold case houses the HMC 805 calibre with a one-minute flying tourbillon and double hairspring on a chocolate fumé dial. The watch offers a 72-hour power reserve and is priced at USD 148500 (Rs 1.34 crore).
Thierry Henry opted for a Patek Philippe Nautilus customised by Mad Paris. The watch features full DLC coating across the 45 mm case and bracelet, a deconstructed caseback and a patterned dial. The two-month custom process places the piece in the USD 100000 to 150000 range (Rs 90 lakh to 1.35 crore).
Lewis Hamilton wore the Richard Mille RM 43-01 Tourbillon, which pairs a manual-winding tourbillon with a split-seconds chronograph in a construction of 514 components. Ferrari-inspired pushers and a five-segment running seconds display complete the design. It offers a 70-hour power reserve and is priced at USD 1.5 million (Rs 13.5 crore).
DJ Snake showcased the Rolex Day-Date 40 President in platinum with a green Arabic dial. The 40 mm case is set with white gold numerals and paired with the iconic President bracelet. Powered by Calibre 3255 with a 70-hour reserve, the piece is priced at USD 110000 (Rs 99 lakh).
Peggy Gou wore a Patek Philippe Nautilus in rose gold with a brown horizontally embossed dial and integrated bracelet. Powered by the self-winding Calibre 324 S C, the discontinued reference remains one of Patek Philippe’s most coveted and is priced at USD 110000 (Rs 99 lakh).