When Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc was out on Monday evening, his watch was robbed from him while posing for a ‘group picture’
Being surrounded by admirers must be nice for the ego, but it’s not good for the bank account. During an unexpected fan meeting in Italy, Formula One driver Charles Leclerc was robbed of an expensive Richard Mille watch.
Charles Leclerc $320,000 Richard Mille Watch Robbed In Italy During Group Photo Ahead Of 2022 F1 Imola Grand Prix
French driver Charles Leclerc and his trainer Andrea Ferrari were out and about in the Tuscan city of Viareggio when they were accosted by fans, according to accounts in the Italian media reported by ESPN. One robber slid Leclerc’s watch off his wrist and made off with it in the chaos and confusion that occurred. Later that night, Leclerc found the watch was stolen and reported the event to the police.
F1 driver Charles Lecler’s $320,000 Richard Mille Watch Has Been Stolen. Investigation Under Process
The watch was a Richard Mille, either a one-off or a substantially customized replica, valued at over $320,000, and an inquiry is ongoing to find it. Although the media outlet did not specify which RM model was involved, Leclerc and the watchmaker have worked together for years. One of Leclerc’s sponsors is Richard Mille. In 2021, Richard Mille and Ferrari teamed together, resulting in the creation of a customized Leclerc prototype painted in his flag colors and equipped with Ferrari’s CRMA7 caliber.
Even though its manufacturing cost was just $320,000, the RM 67-02 Leclerc prototype, which Leclerc himself wore and tested extensively. It was sold at auction last year for a stunning $2.3 million, making it the world’s most expensive quartz watch. A normal RM 67-02, the luxury watchmaker’s lightest sports watch costs upwards of $120,000. But numerous athletic variants have been launched thus far, with prices ranging from $350,000 to $375,000.
Whether or whether Leclerc wore a RM 67-02, his coach feels the incident might have been avoided. “For months, Via Salvatori has been entirely in the dark. Ferrari stated on social media, “We’ve been reporting this for months.” “Well, they robbed us on Via Salvatori yesterday evening.” Have you considered arranging the lighting sooner or later? “I’m looking for a companion.”
Leclerc is the most recent high-profile athlete to have a costly watch stolen in recent weeks. Amir Khan, the boxing champion, was robbed in London last week. Robbers made off with his bespoke Franck Muller Vanguard Chronograph, which was encrusted with diamonds.