Former Ferrari F1 Team Principal Jean Todt Watch Collection

Just yesterday, I shared insights into Michelle Yeoh's incredible watch collection, filled with Richard Mille timepieces. Today, I'm thrilled to explore her husband, Jean Todt watch collection, which also showcases an exceptional level of watch enthusiasm, including some stunning Richard Mille pieces.

Before we dive into his watches, let's get to know Jean Todt a bit better. He's not only a legendary figure in motorsports but also a significant presence in global automotive governance.

After a successful career as a rally co-driver and leadership roles in Peugeot Talbot Sport and Scuderia Ferrari, Jean Todt had served as the President of the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) from 2009 to 2021. His commitment to safety and governance extends beyond motorsports, as he's been the United Nations Special Envoy for Road Safety since 2015, appointed by the U.N. Secretary-General.

Now, let's explore Jean Todt watch collection. He has an incredible selection of timepieces, with some real stunners like the Patek Philippe Nautilus 'Tiffany', Richard Mille RM27-02 'Rafael Nadal', and many other impressive watches.

A magical moment unfolded when the Patek Philippe Aquanaut 'Luce Rainbow' 7968/300R met the renowned Patek Philippe Nautilus 'Tiffany' 5711/1A-018 at the wedding of Michelle Yeoh and Jean Todt on Malaysia's beautiful Pangkor Island, Michelle's homeland.

Michelle's Aquanaut is a breathtaking piece, set with 40 'Rainbow' style sapphires on the outer bezel and 40 diamonds on the inner bezel, plus 12 sapphires as hour markers, paired with a red rubber strap. This watch is valued at $450,000 in the grey market.

Jean chose the sought-after Stainless Steel Patek Philippe Nautilus with a Tiffany & Co blue dial and stamp, a prized find for collectors. Its rarity boosts its grey market price to $1,900,000.

In the photo, Jean Todt is seen sporting the Richard Mille RM27-03 Tourbillon Rafael Nadal. The watch's eye-catching red and yellow TPT Quartz case pays homage to Nadal's Spanish heritage, mirroring the bold colors of Spain's flag.

The RM27-03 is renowned for its robust tourbillon movement, designed to withstand extreme conditions. This resilience sets a new benchmark in watch durability, capable of enduring forces up to 10,000 gs, reflecting Nadal's powerful playing style.

Notably, Ed Sheeran and Sheikh Joaan, the Crown Prince of Qatar, are also fans of this vibrant timepiece.

Limited to 50 pieces.

Retail price: $750,000.

In 2010, Richard Mille entered the tennis world by introducing the RM 027 Tourbillon, echoing Felipe Massa's practice of wearing his watch during every F1 Grand Prix. Rafael Nadal committed to wearing his Richard Mille watch during all his tennis matches, an impressive feat.

To make the watch suitable for tennis, Nadal collaborated with Richard Mille to test it in real match conditions. At that time, the RM 027 set a record as the lightest watch ever created, weighing less than 20 grams, strap included.

This exclusive timepiece was limited to just 50 pieces, with a retail price of $525,000.

This incredible watch features a sapphire case, which is incredibly resilient yet captivating as it offers a transparent look into the watch's intricate and complex inner workings. Powered by an automatic tourbillon movement, this timepiece offers a plethora of features, including hours, minutes, power reserve indicator, torque sensor, and more.

The sapphire case also drives up the price of the RM56-01 Tourbillon - with a listed price of $2 Million, it's an exclusive and exceptional timepiece that only a handful of collectors can boast of having.

Anant Ambani, the son of the billionaire Mukesh Ambani, also was seen wearing this Richard Mille during his wedding festivities in March 2024. 

This amazing watch has a special feature called a split-seconds chronograph tourbillon, which helps track time super accurately, especially during fast races. It's made with strong and cool-looking blue and white quartz TPT material.

The Richard Mille RM050 Jean Todt 50th Anniversary model is a super fancy watch that's really rare—only five exist! It costs a whopping $1,002,500, making it a treasure for the ultra-wealthy.

In 2008, the famous Paris jewelry brand Boucheron celebrated its 150th birthday. To mark this special occasion, Richard Mille created a breathtaking watch. They made just 30 of these special watches, and each one has a mix of special stones like tiger's eye, jasper, black onyx, and diamonds. This watch has a see-through face so you can see all the amazing parts inside, including a special part that moves around completely in one minute.

At a 2016 auction by Christie's, one of these special Richard Mille RM 018 'Hommage à Boucheron' Tourbillon watches was sold for an incredible $470,000. It had pretty blue lapis stone wheels and was made of white gold, making it really eye-catching. Jean Todt, who loves unique and top-quality watches, is just the kind of person to appreciate this amazing timepiece.

Jean Todt's Richard Mille RM002 Tourbillon, seen in 2005, is a standout piece among watch aficionados. This watch is distinctive for its flame-red accents on the rehaut, crown, and hands, likely a homage to Ferrari's iconic red, connecting to Todt's past role as Ferrari's CEO.

While the exact price of this specific model, Ref.RM002 V1, isn't publicly known, it's clear that it belongs in the ultra-luxury watch category. Richard Mille's reputation for technical excellence and the use of advanced materials like carbon fiber shines through in the RM002 Tourbillon, making it a coveted piece for collectors.

Jean Todt wears a unique FP Journe Grande and Petite Sonnerie Minute Repeater in stainless steel with petrol blue dial, one of the most important watches ever made by the brand. 

The petrol blue dial colour is achieved by applying multiple layers of blue lacquer, in fact it changes according to the light from an almost black tone to a vivid petrol blue. 

The dial features the FIA 7th Constructors’ Formula One World Champions logo and secondly, the caseback is engraved with the Latin inscriptions: “ARS LONGA, VITA BREVIS” that means (skillfulness takes time and life is short) a quote of the Greek physician Hippocrates. 

This watch, crafted from platinum, epitomizes luxury, with a limited production of just 150 units. Its complex movement comprises around 400 components, including 72 parts dedicated to the Tourbillon mechanism. The watch boasts functionality and elegance with its small sub-dials for seconds, power reserve, date, and the Tourbillon, elegantly integrated into its silver-colored dial.

The A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Tourbillon stands as a testament to timeless elegance and sophisticated style, earning the admiration of fine watch connoisseurs. With a retail price of $117,200.

Jean Todt, the FIA President and former Ferrari CEO, is famous for his great taste in watches. He was seen wearing a special yellow gold Girard-Perregaux Ferrari Rattrapante Split Seconds Chronograph, a hit among watch lovers.

This watch is extra special because it has a "00" marking, making it different from the other 499 watches in its series. These "00" watches were only for top people at the Ferrari Formula 1 Team, making Todt's watch very rare.

Priced at €35,000, Todt's Girard-Perregaux watch is a symbol of luxury and style. It's a yellow gold chronograph with a black tachymeter bezel, a black leather strap, and a Ferrari logo on the dial. It's not just good-looking; it's also precise and well-made, showcasing Girard-Perregaux's excellent craftsmanship.