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Fans of special watches and Michael Schumacher memorabilia were in for a treat this week as eight exclusive timepieces belonging to the seven-time world champion went under the hammer.
A collection of exclusive watches owned by the legendary seven-time Formula 1 world champion Michael Schumacher recently fetched over €3 million at auction this week in Geneva. Schumacher, known for his unmatched success in F1, retired in 2012 after a career highlighted by five titles with Ferrari and two with Benetton. Since a serious skiing accident in 2013, Schumacher’s family has kept his condition private, with few updates shared with the public. Among the selection auctioned were eight special timepieces, with the most valuable being a custom-made F.P. Journe watch featuring symbols of Schumacher’s seven world titles and a personal message from former Ferrari boss Jean Todt. The auction saw significant interest, with the F.P. Journe watch fetching approximately €1.2 million, while a Rolex and an Audemars Piguet belonging to Schumacher were sold for €278,000 and €367,000, respectively. In total, the auction of Schumacher’s watches by Christie’s raised over €3 million, attracting collectors and fans alike.
