An IWC Schaffhausen Big Pilot’s Shock Absorber XPL watch worn and shock-tested mercedes Toto Wolff set to head Formula 1 team auctioned by bonhams Laureus Sport for Good, with an estimate of CHF80,000-200,000 (£74,943-187,358).
The limited-edition watch is one of 100 and will be sold along with a Mercedes polo shirt signed by the team principal of the Brackley outfit. Wolff wore this watch during the Singapore Grand Prix weekend at the Marina Bay Street Circuit, where Mercedes’ george russell Won after starting the race from pole position.
according to Press releaseThe inspiration for the watch came from Wolff’s viral moment during the 2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix when he slammed his headset on the table. Wearing a prototype at the time, the watch, which featured the SPRIN-g PROTECT shock-absorbing system, remained safe,
Bidding will begin on 15 October 2025 on the Bonhams website and run until 25 October 2025, culminating on stage during the Laureus Charity Night in Zurich.
Proceeds from the sales will be donated to the Laureus Foundation Switzerland, a charity that supports more than 20,000 children in Switzerland every year through social sports projects.
“The Laureus Charity Night, one of my favorite events, brings together a passionate group of supporters and partners, united by a commitment to driving social change through sport to build a better future for children and young adults,” Franziska Geisel, chief marketing officer of IWC Schaffhausen, said in a statement.
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“This time, again, we are honored to present a very special timepiece for auction – a highly complicated timepiece that has been worn and shock-tested by none other than our partner Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula OneTM Team CEO and Team Principal Toto Wolff.
“By collaborating with Bonhams and making the auction accessible online, we are enabling even more interested bidders to participate and contribute to an amazing result.”
Penny Andrews, head of watches at Bonhams in London, said: “Building on the success of the Bonhams IWC and Toto Wolff charity auction in 2022, which raised £160,000 for charity, we are delighted to take part in this year’s charity event with the launch of the limited-edition IWC Schaffhausen watch worn by Toto Wolff. Has been offered.
“The Laureus Charity Night is a remarkable event, raising vital funds for such a worthy cause, helping children find positivity through sport. The watch will be available on bonhams.com from 15-25 October, with all proceeds donated to charity.”
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