Secret behind Hamilton and Leclerc’s watches: what they wear and their value. Details about the watches worn by Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton during the photoshoot.

The watches worn by Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton during the photoshoot for the presentation of next season’s racing suits have caught the attention of watch enthusiasts and beyond. The two Ferrari drivers showcased luxury Richard Mille timepieces with a combined value of nearly $1 million. Specifically, seven-time world champion Hamilton wore the Richard Mille RM 74-02 Automatic Tourbillon, valued at $600,000, while Leclerc opted for the Richard Mille RM 72-01 Flyback Chronograph, priced at $335,000. Let’s take a closer look at these stunning watches.

Lewis Hamilton and his Richard Mille RM 74-02 Automatic Tourbillon
After being seen for the first time at the wheel of a Ferrari wearing his Richard Mille RM 67-02 Italy, Lewis Hamilton now sports a new Richard Mille, the RM 74-02 Automatic Tourbillon, a true masterpiece from the Swiss brand.

Its case is made of Gold Carbon TPT, a combination of standard Carbon TPT with gold leaf. The case’s sideband features red gold, while yellow gold surrounds the crown. The baseplate and bridges alternate between yellow and red gold. Inside, it houses the CRMT5 caliber, equipped with a tourbillon regulator and a free-sprung balance wheel, ensuring a constant energy flow to the barrels. These rapid-winding barrels provide up to 50 hours of power reserve, drawing energy from a variable-geometry rotor that adjusts the winding mechanism based on the wearer’s activity level. Value: $600,000.

Charles Leclerc and his Richard Mille RM 72-01 Flyback Chronograph
Now onto Charles Leclerc. His watch is the RM 72-01 Automatic Winding Lifestyle Flyback Chronograph in titanium, with a white rubber strap. It is a timepiece the Monegasque driver is particularly fond of and has worn on several occasions, including on the podium after his victory at the 2024 Italian Grand Prix in Monza.

This self-winding mechanical watch features rose gold around and on the crown. The dial includes a 24-hour counter at 5 o’clock, a 60-minute counter at 2 o’clock, and a seconds counter at 9 o’clock. Three numerals stand out: 3, 8, and 11—“three digits and three new counters that immediately draw attention.” The pushers on the sides of the crown activate the chronograph function and the flyback feature, which allows the stopwatch to be reset and restarted with a single button press. This function is practical for a driver, though it should be noted that Leclerc does not wear his watch during races. Value: $335,000.