An IWC Schaffhausen Big Pilot's Watch Shock Absorber XPL worn and shock-tested by Mercedes Formula 1 team chief Toto Wolff is set 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 just one of 100 and will be sold alongside a Mercedes polo shirt signed by the Brackley outfit's team chief. Wolff wore the watch during the Singapore Grand Prix weekend at the Marina Bay Street Circuit, at which Mercedes' George Russell clinched victory after starting the race from pole position.
According to the press release , the inspiration for the watch came from Wolff's viral moment during the 2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix when he slammed his headset down onto the table. Wearing a prototype at the time, the