IWC Schaffhausen watch worn by Toto Wolff set for ...

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An IWC Schaffhausen Massive Pilot’s Watch Shock Absorber XPL worn and shock-tested by Mercedes Formulation 1 staff chief Toto Wolff is ready to be auctioned by Bonhams for Laureus Sport For Good, with an estimate of CHF80,000-200,000 (£74,943-187,358).

The limited-edition watch is only one of 100 and will likely be offered alongside a Mercedes polo shirt signed by the Brackley outfit’s staff chief. Wolff wore the watch throughout the Singapore Grand Prix weekend on the Marina Bay Avenue Circuit, at which Mercedes’ George Russell clinched victory after beginning the race from pole place.

In response to the press release, the inspiration for the watch got here from Wolff’s viral second throughout the 2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix when he slammed his headset down onto the desk. Carrying a prototype on the time, the watch, which encompasses a SPRIN-g PROTECT shock-absorber system, remained unscathed,

Bidding will start on the Bonhams web site on 15 October 2025 and is ready to run till 25 October 2025, coming to a detailed on stage throughout the Laureus Charity Night time in Zurich.

The proceeds of the sale will go to the Laureus Basis Switzerland, a charity which helps over 20,000 youngsters in Switzerland yearly by way of social sports activities initiatives.

“The Laureus Charity Night time, one in all my favorite occasions, brings collectively a passionate group of supporters and companions, all united by a dedication to driving social change by way of sport to create a greater future for youngsters and younger adults,” Franziska Gsell, chief advertising and marketing officer of IWC Schaffhausen stated in an announcement.

Toto Wolff, Mercedes, Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes

Picture by: Mark Sutton / Formulation 1 by way of Getty Pictures

“This time, once more, we’re honoured to current a really particular timepiece for public sale – a extremely complicated watch that has been worn and shock-tested by none aside from Toto Wolff, the CEO and Crew Principal of our accomplice, the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formulation OneTM Crew.

“By collaborating with Bonhams and making the public sale accessible on-line, we’re enabling much more bidders to take part and contribute to a tremendous consequence.”

Penny Andrews, Bonhams’ head of watches London, added: “Constructing on from the success of Bonhams IWC and Toto Wolff Charity Public sale in 2022 that raised £160,000 for charity, we’re delighted to participate on this 12 months’s charity gala, providing the limited-edition IWC Schaffhausen timepiece worn by Toto Wolff.

“The Laureus Charity Night time is a notable occasion, the place important funds are raised for such a worthwhile trigger, serving to youngsters discover positivity by way of sports activities. The watch will likely be accessible on bonhams.com from 15-25 October with all proceeds donated to the charity.”