Lewis Hamilton joins Ferrari, flaunts $600,000 watch

Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time Formula 1 champion, has made a big switch by joining Ferrari. Along with his new team, he has upgraded his accessories, wearing a luxury watch worth $600,000 from Richard Mille. This high-end timepiece, known as the RM 74-02 Automatic Tourbillon, is especially notable for its unique combination of carbon fiber and gold. Hamilton's new watch features a stunning Gold Carbon TPT case and is built for precision. It uses advanced technology to adapt its winding mechanism based on the wearer’s movements, which is ideal for an active F1 driver. The racer moved to Ferrari after leaving Mercedes, where he often wore IWC watches. His first watch at Ferrari was the RM 67-02 'Italy', which is lighter and cheaper at around $380,000. Richard Mille has been a sponsor of Ferrari since 2021 and has created several exclusive models for the team. However, the high value of these watches raises safety concerns. In the past, other drivers, like Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris, have had their expensive watches stolen. In F1, wearing luxury watches is common among drivers, as many brands are involved in sponsorships. Tag Heuer recently returned as the official timekeeper after replacing Rolex, thanks to a significant sponsorship deal. Currently, only a few teams lack a watch sponsor, indicating potential opportunities for new partnerships in the future.