F1 Driver Carlos Sainz Jr Watch Collection

Carlos Sainz Jr. is a renowned car racer in Formula One, racing for the Ferrari team. He hails from Spain and is the son of the famous rally champion, Carlos Sainz Sr. Starting with the Toro Rosso team, he switched to McLaren in 2019 and then to Ferrari in 2020. Together with his teammate, Charles Leclerc, they make a formidable pair in Formula One. With a net worth exceeding $50 million, Carlos also boasts an impressive collection of watches just like the other F1 drivers like Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton, Lando Norris, and Daniel Ricciardo.

Before we look further at Carlos Sainz Jr watch collection, I just want to mention about bad thing that just happened to him recently. 

In September 2023, Carlos Sainz Jr. made headlines. Just after securing third place at the Italian GP in Milan, he faced an unexpected hurdle: his £500,000 Richard Mille watch was stolen. Thanks to the prompt actions of his bodyguard and the vigilant intervention of nearby bystanders, Carlos bravely pursued and caught the culprits. This not only ensured the retrieval of his watch but also led to the thieves' arrest by the police.

Let's begin our discussion on Carlos Sainz Jr.'s watch collection with this piece. The photograph was captured at the F1 Grand Prix in Italy in September 2022. 

At the event, he sported the Richard Mille RM67-02 'Alexander Zverev' edition. This specific RM 67-02 showcases a design that pays tribute to the German tennis player, Alexander Zverev. 

Weighing in at a mere 32 grams, the RM 67-02 is a lightweight marvel, constructed from Quartz TPT and Carbon TPT. Its skeletal dial, adorned with a satin-finish, black DLC coating, is hand-painted in the colors of the German flag in honor of Alexander Zverev.

Market price (Sept 2023): ~$325,000

Carlos Sainz Jr. is seen wearing the limited-edition Richard Mille RM-011 Flyback Chronograph Felipe Massa “Black Night” on his wrist, of which only 100 pieces were made. 

The watch features a 40 mm NTPT Carbon case that encases a transparent chronograph dial adorned with a red flange and contrasting black details. Powering the piece is an automatic Flyback chronograph movement, which offers functionalities like hours, minutes, and seconds, a 60-minute countdown timer, a 12-hour totalizer, and prominent displays for both the date and month.

Market price: ~$350,000.

In the picture, Carlos Sainz Jr. is seen sporting the Richard Mille RM 11-03 Automatic Flyback Chronograph, crafted in a blend of rose gold and titanium. Its red Ferrari velcro strap accentuates the collaboration between the two iconic brands.

The RM 11-03 is distinguished by its intricate skeletonized automatic winding movement, complete with adjustable rotor geometry. It's not just a showpiece; the watch offers a suite of features including hours, minutes, seconds, a flyback chronograph, 60-minute countdown timer, 12-hour totalizer, and an oversized date and month indicator. Such functionalities enable racers to monitor time with precision and ease as they maneuver through the challenging bends of a racetrack.

Retail price: $138,000

Market price: over $500,000

The Richard Mille RM 50-03 Tourbillon Split-Seconds Chronograph Ultralight McLaren F1 is an extraordinary timepiece that embodies the pinnacle of innovation and craftsmanship. This striking watch is the result of a collaborative endeavor between Richard Mille and McLaren F1, two entities renowned for their cutting-edge technology and commitment to performance and precision.

The RM 50-03, weighing just under 40 grams including the strap, is renowned as one of the world's lightest mechanical chronographs. This is largely due to its use of innovative materials such as Graph TPT (or graphene), known for its exceptional strength and lightness. The watch reflects both brands' relentless pursuit of excellence, bringing together the best of horology and automotive design in a sophisticated, ultra-high-performance package.

Limited edition of 75 pieces.

Retail price: €1,102,000.

F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo also owns this timepiece.

Just like his fellow Ferrari racer, Charles LeClerc, Carlos also owns the Richard Mille RM67-02 that was initially made for LeClerc.

Though the watch doesn't boast intricate complications, it perfectly embodies the essence of a sports watch: lightweight, durable, and designed for peak performance in every regard.

Weighing in at a mere 32 grams, the RM 67-02 owes its lightness to a combination of TPT composite materials, grade 5 titanium, and an elastic wristband, positioning it as the lightest automatic watch in the brand's lineup.

The skeletonized dial is meticulously crafted. It begins with a wafer-thin titanium plate, just four-tenths of a millimeter thick. This plate is then expertly shaped to mirror the geometries of the underlying mechanism. Afterward, the dial is hand-painted and finished with precision.

The watch's color scheme is thoughtfully chosen to reflect the hues of Leclerc's national flag: red and white.

Approximate value: over $350,000

Another RM67-02 in Carlos Sainz Jr watch collection is the Richard Mille RM67-02 'Italy' edition. This unique timepiece features dial bridges hand-painted in black, with external elements showcasing the vibrant colors of the Italian flag: green, white, and red.

Retail price: $205,000.

In the first week of July 2022, Richard Mille collaboration with Ferrari has broke the internet and impressed the watchmaking industry with their new release Richard Mille UP-01 Ferrari. The 1.75mm thin watch is named to be the world’s thinnest watch on the entire planet. 

The watch features a unique design that is inspired by the sleek lines of Ferrari's sports cars, as well as a complex movement that incorporates a tourbillon and a power reserve indicator

Charles LeClerc was the first one seen wearing this thinnest watch, while his partner in Ferrari, Carlos Sainz, was seen also wearing the timepiece couple of days later.

 This watch is a limited-edition of 150 pieces only, with its retail price at $1,750,000.