The most stand-out watches from Michael Schumacher’s auction at Christie’s: from his Rolex ‘Paul Newman’ Daytona to a custom AP Royal Oak Chronograph – but which piece may fetch over US$2 million?
- German driver Michael Schumacher is a living legend of the motorsports world, having won 7 Formula One championships – including a record-breaking 5 with Scuderia Ferrari between 2000-04
- He retired from public life after a ski accident in 2013, but his family is now auctioning some of his rare watches, including 2 custom pieces gifted by ex Ferrari team principal Jean Todt
Schumacher, a savvy watch collector and former collaborator with major brands like Audemars Piguet and Omega, is known for having an eye for highly rare and exotic timepieces that are reportedly worth millions.
In 2013, Schumacher was in a life-threatening accident while skiing off-piste on the slopes at the prestigious Méribel resort in the French Alps. He suffered a traumatic head injury and was placed in a medically induced coma for 250 days. Though he survived, the damage caused by the incident is believed to have caused enduring impairments for the German driver, and he has maintained a private life ever since.
Featuring pieces with inscriptions dedicated to him and commemorating milestones in his racing career, Schumacher’s watch auction will offer fans and collectors alike an opportunity to own a tangible piece of motorsport history from the seven-time Formula One Champion. The highly anticipated bidding sale, held by Christie’s, is expected to raise well over US$4 million, per CNN.
Here’s a closer look at some of the breathtaking timepieces that are up for sale.