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Lot Essay
The present Royal Oak chronograph must surely be one of the most fascinating and exciting examples ever to be offered on the open market. It was especially commissioned as a personalized gift for the present owner, the former seven-times Formula 1 World Champion racing driver Michael Schumacher from his early mentor at Ferrari, Jean Todt.
This remarkable watch illustrates the close friendship between the former Ferrari CEO and Schumacher. Presented by Todt to Schumacher at Christmas 2003, it celebrates the 6 Formula 1 World Championship victories that Schumacher had achieved at that point. The dial has been specially commissioned and features Ferrari’s famous prancing horse emblem on the subsidiary seconds dial, the numeral '1' in the 30-minute register dial surrounded by 6 stars representing Michael Schumacher’s 6 World Championship victories between 1994 and 2003, in the 12-hour register, Schumacher’s red racing helmet is depicted.
This historic and incredibly personal piece of Formula 1 memorabilia not only features the special commission dial but also bears an engraved personal gift dedication on the back of the case 'J. Todt pour M. Schumacher, Noel 2003'. In addition, Michael Schumacher’s six (by 2003) Formula 1 World Championship years are engraved and recorded on the back of the case:
1994 – Schumacher’s first World Championship title driving for Benetton
1995 – Second consecutive Driver’s Championship driving for Benetton
2000 – Third World Championship title and the first driving for Ferrari
2001 – Second consecutive Driver’s Championship driving for Ferrari
2002 – Third consecutive title driving for Ferrari
2003 - Fourth consecutive title driving for Ferrari
Without question, the present white gold Royal Oak chronograph is an ultimate trophy for AP collectors and for Formula 1 fans alike. This historic wristwatch affords the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to possess one of the most distinctive individual Royal Oak chronographs known publicly and with remarkable direct provenance to one of the world’s greatest ever Formula 1 Champions.
This remarkable watch illustrates the close friendship between the former Ferrari CEO and Schumacher. Presented by Todt to Schumacher at Christmas 2003, it celebrates the 6 Formula 1 World Championship victories that Schumacher had achieved at that point. The dial has been specially commissioned and features Ferrari’s famous prancing horse emblem on the subsidiary seconds dial, the numeral '1' in the 30-minute register dial surrounded by 6 stars representing Michael Schumacher’s 6 World Championship victories between 1994 and 2003, in the 12-hour register, Schumacher’s red racing helmet is depicted.
This historic and incredibly personal piece of Formula 1 memorabilia not only features the special commission dial but also bears an engraved personal gift dedication on the back of the case 'J. Todt pour M. Schumacher, Noel 2003'. In addition, Michael Schumacher’s six (by 2003) Formula 1 World Championship years are engraved and recorded on the back of the case:
1994 – Schumacher’s first World Championship title driving for Benetton
1995 – Second consecutive Driver’s Championship driving for Benetton
2000 – Third World Championship title and the first driving for Ferrari
2001 – Second consecutive Driver’s Championship driving for Ferrari
2002 – Third consecutive title driving for Ferrari
2003 - Fourth consecutive title driving for Ferrari
Without question, the present white gold Royal Oak chronograph is an ultimate trophy for AP collectors and for Formula 1 fans alike. This historic wristwatch affords the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to possess one of the most distinctive individual Royal Oak chronographs known publicly and with remarkable direct provenance to one of the world’s greatest ever Formula 1 Champions.