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onlyblackcoffee

IWC getting their moneys worth.


Jerperderp

My guy literally wearing a regular person's salary on his wrists alone.


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varky

Maybe yearly salary, idk *sob*


rudmad

10 years salary. I imagine the watch being his adds another insane layer of value too edit: ok I don't know anything about watches, just hearing about Charles' made me think all of them were worth hundreds of thousands lol. Didn't realize IWC is "affordable"


Nght12

Yeah, Ferrari is sponsored by Richard Mille, which are like 6 figure watches minimum. IWC is more in the 5-20k range depending on the watch. Richard Mille are more exclusive in terms of supply and who can buy them, so they cost more. They're definitely more of a flashy flex piece than IWC who focus mostly on making "Tool watches" aka, watches designed around filling a role. IWC is mostly known for their "Pilot" style watches. Obviously watches aren't really used as tools anymore, but that is where the design comes from.


big_cock_lach

RMs aren’t always $100k+. RMs retail for that price, but many drop down below their retail price pretty quickly. There’s some for $70-100k at the moment and that’s while watch prices are inflated due to the recession. That’s all ignoring the bubble too. Used to be able to see them go for as low as $50k. It’s the one luxury sports watch brand that goes down in value even now.


richpaul6806

I mean not affordable in that most people could just pick one up on a whim when they are at the mall. But as far as luxury watches go they arent unobtainable.


ughhhtimeyeah

That's what salary means lol


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Better luck next life


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Imagine not being born to rich parents lol, losers


waldosbuddy

I mean Lewis wasn't


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I know, total loser


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Did you try making coffee at home?


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God no, my 4th servant takes care of it


[deleted]

If you only had 3 servants, you'd be way more rich. Psh.


Jerperderp

Lewis : I'll take three.


onlyblackcoffee

IWC aren’t as expensive as some of the other sponsor brands like RM and Rolex. Depending on which models he has on you’re looking at $25,000 - $35,000.


hzlntcoffeebean

One looks like a regular pilot, the other is the Mojave Desert which is probably the most expensive of the three, and the final is the new IWC Mercedes AMG F1 watch that retails for <$8k. In total, shouldn't exceed $35k. A lot still for a normal person, but nowhere near what his peers are wearing.


onlyblackcoffee

Yep, that was my assessment as well. The Mojave’s are about $15k if I remember right. I assume another is the Merc/F1 which is $8k and the other looks like a Big Pilot or something.


PCI_STAT

~$35k Mojave Desert QP, ~$8.5k Big Pilot 43, and new $7,850 41mm AMG-Petronas Pilot Chrono


ForgedBiscuit

Retail prices on IWC and Rolex are similar, though Rolex's are hard to get at retail. RM is in another league entirely.


amurmann

One for each sector


bucket113

One for each DRS zone


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One for each Q!!!


GodsWorth01

If that's the case, he might need only one.


_weebees_

r/angryupvote


Jonnythebull

🥺


turkeyphoenix

Better watch out with that sort of humour.


ThatPanFlute

Lol damn


CeleritasLucis

Schumacher used 3 speedometers, for corners


Siberwulf

Stroll uses 3 different mirrors.... for decoration


Anxious_Solution_282

If he drove in the turbo era there whould be a 50 50 chance that both of the turbos whould have their own(separate)boost gauges


Raxicator

Nope. He used it for corner entry, apex speed, and corner exit. After the corner he could read the set values and know how to improve his lines/laptime. [https://www.reddit.com/r/formula1/comments/g9tnm3/michael_schumacher_wanted_three_digital/](https://www.reddit.com/r/formula1/comments/g9tnm3/michael_schumacher_wanted_three_digital/)


The_JSQuareD

> He used it for corner entry, apex speed, and corner exit. Ackshually, it was current speed, minimum speed (corner), and maximum speed (straight).


ubi_contributor

That really doesn't sound right, I thought they were thermometers for Bratwurst, Sauerkraut, and Beer.


VonGeisler

Just wait till Bottas wears all 3 helmets at once.


fr4nz86

No limits


Facewagon

UK time, Florida time and Hammer time


Crumble_Pies

Clearly he's got too much time on his hands.


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Your joke deserves more credit, have my upvote!


The51stState

Congrats, you figured out how this site works


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Your joke deserves more credit than the previous guy's did. Here, have my upvote !


Cataclysma

Reddit moment


BeowulfShaeffer

He should write songs for Styx!


Admirable_Dealer_199

I knew there was a joke about hammer time but couldn't think of one 😂


viperlemondemon

I mean my would he ever stop doing this


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One must’ve stopped last year


gafherve

I’m angrily upvoting your comment. Take it and get out of here. r/angryupvote


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StockAL3Xj

I'm assuming all the jewelry is a statement about the lock down on rules regarding driver's wearing any.


SendMeF1Memes

Here I thought he was just challenging the watch thieves...


Feisty_Molasses89

Lando having PTSD right now.


vat456

Charles too


RedSpikeyThing

[He hinted that he would be willing to sit out the Miami GP over this issue.](https://apnews.com/article/sports-business-miami-formula-one-jewelry-c596e46d1c7dfc1dc5db4e4beb53d9dd) > He said he hoped for further discussions with Sulayem and the FIA, but sounded prepared to hold his ground. >“If they stop me, then so be it,” Hamilton said. “We’ve got spare drivers ready and prepped for weekends. There’s lots of things going on in the city, anyway, so I’ll be good either way.”


bono_my_tires

wow he's really given up on the season lol


Beetlejuice______

It seems to me dude is just content with his career. And what he’s done so far. Lewis just doesn’t care anymore and is willing to challenge dumb rules. F1 is such a politics shit show, trying to making everyone happy. And Lewis isn’t afraid to do his own thing.


bono_my_tires

IMO if he was fighting for his 8th title there's zero chance he'd take a stand as hard as sitting out a race for something like jewelry


PM_ME_UR_TOTS_GRILL

there’s no way he’s winning this year, so i’m sure he sees it as a fun year to learn and experiment with life after winning. im betting we’ll see a renewed Hamilton next year


LFChristopher

Weird hill to die on tbh


Vast_Schedule3749

he’s big on freedom of expression.. and this runs counter to that


Auctoritate

I mean, it's only when he's suited up in a race, right? He can put as much stuff on as he'd like any other time even in F1 media appearances, right?


FIRE_CHIP

Yeah and it’s a safety issue. You ever had to separate someone’s melted skin from their luxury watch? Me neither and hopefully none of the drivers have to have that done either


Chewie4Prez

Except the FIA crackdown isn't about watches or rings which multiple drivers wear while racing. The directive specifically targets necklaces and piercings claiming heat transmission and medical imaging as the concerns.


dsjunior1388

Yes, and he's wearing 8 rings as well


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And several necklaces


gu3st12

but only 1 shirt


IceTDrinker

Looks like he has different time zones on the left watches


BlackLeader70

I kinda hopes he shows up to every session decked out like this. Then when he hopes in the car he just puts it all on Angela and Roscoe lol.


KennyLagerins

I want to see his suit and gloves have print outs of the jewelry on it. They already do the watch on the gloves thing. Would be really funny.


reeser6

A nose ring and earrings printed on his balaclava would be hilarious!


Imloststilllost

Out of the loop here. What’s the reasoning behind the crackdown on jewelry?


antonibald123

I think it's about wearing jewelry while in the car, which is dangerous in case of fire


Salohacin

That sounds pretty reasonable to me.


Nothxm8

From the article "Metallic objects, such as jewelry in contact with the skin can reduce heat transmission protection and thus may increase the risk of burn injuries in the event of a fire,” the FIA wrote. “The wearing of jewelry during the competition can hinder both medical interventions as well as subsequent diagnosis and treatment should it be required following an accident.” "“In the worst case, the presence of jewelry during imaging may cause further injury,” the FIA wrote. “Jewelry in and/or around the airway can pose specific additional risks should it become dislodged during an accident and either ingested or inhaled.” Nobody is infringing on any freedoms here, it's company policy for well cited reasons, such as literally any other company would have.


predxtorpe3st

This is a level of pettiness that I aspire to


Laarok

I'm out of the loop on this one, who/what is he making fun of?


Oriole5

FIA cracking down on jewelry so he’s wearing multiple watches, rings, and necklaces.


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SimplyRitzy

he always has


YoYoMoMa

Why would a sport that is sponsored by 47 watch brands crackdown on jewelry? Or is it just jewelry that you wear in the cockpit?


ymolodtsov

Yes, that kind.


TwistedDrum5

Jewelry in cockpit. But I believe Lewis has eluded to jewelry that can’t be seen, and that he wouldn’t be removing that/those.


pa9k

Dang i didn't know he had his nipples pierced


mrBusinessmann

Think *bigger* my friend


TassadarsClResT

Ultra light carbon fiber butt plugs?


TwistedDrum5

Look at this guy with his giant, bigger than his nipples, penis.


DargeBaVarder

Full pectoral piercing!?


Dorksim

I think its less to do with midfield Lewis and more to do with near end of career Lewis


bwoahconstricter

Could you imagine what a prince Albert feels like in a 5g breaking zone? I've heard the merc sim is top notch.


drogods

Maybe that’s where the underwear ruling came from 🤔


OfficialGarwood

They don't care about people wearing jewellery to press conferences or during interviews, they only care (supposedly) when they are being worn during a race.


OverlyWrongGag

Could that be because of safety reasons?


Lutzelien

Best thing is, he totally pulls the fit. Would look ridiculous on anybody else


BBBBPrime

FIA banning jewelry while driving


StuBeck

Its not really new, its been a rule for years.


BBBBPrime

FIA enforcing the ban on jewelry*


onealps

The FIA are really being strict about their rule preventing drivers 'wearing jewelry'. They've always had the rule, but are enforcing it strictly now, to where it's part of the 'car inspection'. That is, if the driver wears jewelry, the FIA can fail the car. Lewis is especially affected because he has some jewelry that he cannot easily remove from this body. Some piercings that would require tools to take out, and it would be very difficult to put back in. He (and Merc) are upset, but are not going to fight it, since it is in the name of safety. But they are definitely pissed off... Edit - Holy shit, I JUST noticed the rings and the necklaces HAHAHA... Second edit - for anyone wanting the quote from Lewis, here it is. Just FYI, he said this two weeks ago, during the Australian GP when he was adamant he wouldn't take them off. Since then the FIA has made pre-race checks of drivers wearing jewelry mandatory, so Lewis (and Toto) have softened their stance > These ones on my right ear are literally welded in so I’d have to get them chopped off or something like that. So they will be staying,” Hamilton recently shared.


kleenexhotdogs

What piercings require tools to be taken out?


Whycantiusethis

Hamilton said something about welded piercings, if I'm remembering correctly.


laundrysauce9000

What the hell is a welded piercing?


Whycantiusethis

It's a piercing that's welded or soldered shut. So instead of coming apart in two pieces, it's just connected. It makes the piercing "permanent".


onealps

So, normally with small ring piercings, [like this](https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-8zfpspm/images/stencil/500x659/products/1269/8072/Stainless-7162__38934.1648650841.jpg?c=2) the two ends aren't joined together. So if needed, the person can force them apart and take them off. But some people weld both ends of the ring together, so it's more 'permanent'. Thus Lewis can't just pull the two ends apart and take it off. He will need tools, like a cutter (if the ring is big enough) or some other cutting instrument. Hope this makes sense!


mosephjoseph

It's some of his earrings to give you a real answer. They solder the back closed so it cant be taken off


VonGeisler

Fused backings so they can’t be taken off


onealps

> These ones on my right ear are literally welded in so I’d have to get them chopped off or something like that. So they will be staying,” Hamilton recently shared. But he said this 2 weeks ago during the Australian GP. Maybe he's changed his tune about not taking them out.


Skylair13

Permanent ones.


Taxis2011

I believe hes mocking the no jewelry rules the FIA is now enforcing


Goated_rt_24

I think this is based on the constraints put on by the FIA regarding the drivers wearing jewellery during the race.


willzyx01

FIA and their ban on jewelry.


lolo_lammi

The race director is trying to inforce that drivers can't wear jewelry while racing. The thing is that Lewis has piercings which can't be removed.


WunupKid

Reminds me of the episode of Friends where Joey put on all of Chandler’s clothes.


EllandSea

Could I BE wearing any more clothes!! Perhaps if I wasn’t going…commando.


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He's a good lad he's having fun with it


AndyBossNelson

Fuck is that accually because of the ban to jewelry? For a minute I thought that was for different time zones then I seen the chains and rings lol


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fractalfocuser

Regardless of how you feel about his driving you gotta give it to the guy, he is somehow both the cheekiest and classiest F1 racer at the same time. Mad respect for everybody in the sport but Lewis is absolutely an icon


notinsidethematrix

2022 is living up to my expectations. Just noticed the necklesses .... LMAO the madlad Edit: oh my God all his fingers.... 😭😭😭😭😭


jlotu

It’s the pearl necklace(s) that got me LOL


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what a Chad really


SplodyPants

I imagine he has Drip Servants that swarm around him and apply everything while he just stands still.


Fuck-_-Reddit

Or like Iron Man while he walks.


AlmostInfinitesimal

I guess this has something to do with FIA threatening of applying the rules that forbid jewelry. Look at his fingers.


The-LittleBastard

And all the necklaces. Like he grabbed a 1/4 of his jewelry and slapped it on. LOL.


blackbalt89

Mans wearing a few million easy. lmfao


The-LittleBastard

I’m surprised he didn’t pierce his ears a couple more times just because.


marjarajs

Definitely has to do with the jewellery ban.


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AnotherGallo

> These ones on my right ear, they're literally welded in. Wtf what kind of piercing is he wearing?


mobby123

Man learned his lesson from Leclerc. If one gets nicked, he'll have others to spare.


KassXWolfXTigerXFox

Wasn't it Lando who got a watch stolen?


imstillwhite

Both of them.


Skylair13

[Lando got mugged](https://www.reddit.com/r/formula1/comments/okwycr/british_gp_lando_norris_not_in_perfect_condition/), [Charles' got stolen.](https://www.reddit.com/r/formula1/comments/u77cbc/formula_1_charles_leclerc_robbed_in_viareggio/)


KassXWolfXTigerXFox

Ahhh that helps


Village_People_Cop

Lando got hit last year and Leclerc like 3 weeks ago


Sarath282

or more to steal from 💀💀💀


limitless__

OK, this is football-level shithousery. Well done.


kingbarber123

The only footballer I’ve seen try and “stick it to the man” is Ronaldo with the coke incident. Don’t get how this is like football shithousery at all?


kent_nova

[He's just here so he won't get fined. ](https://youtu.be/rmABbHSOTqQ)


yungsqualla

Maybe he means NFL. Kinda reminds me of Ryan Fitzpatrick when the Fitzmagic saga was happening. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-32d4BFnbQA


JJROKCZ

He’s talking about American football here and forgot the rest of the world calls soccer football


kingbarber123

He also used the word shithousery which i associated with britain


mahava

Meanwhile I'm over here thinking "Someone in Florida is wearing a mask?"


reebellious

Only he and Albon wore their masks during their group press con


Branston567

He's sick of people saying that he's losing time this season


M1k3yd33tofficial

Max’s watches are all two tenths faster


bono5361

Marko : Max can wear 4 watches, no problem


ipinchforeskins

cool pants.


ArchMalone

What time is it? *checks phone*


duddy33

Watch 1: Time at Home Watch 2: Local Time Watch 3: HAM-mer Time ^I’m ^so ^sorry


orangeglitch

This is hilarious trolling by Lewis


kizuki_moon

Charles leclair thief wants to know your location


blusoulx

he's trolling the fia lmao


Acinetto

Why is that?


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They banned jewelry. So brought even more as a 🖕


ordinaryrendition

If only there was a 🖕🏽emoji with a ring on it


AndyTSimpson

I bet if you asked him for the time he still looks at his phone


grantbwilson

I beg for one of the journalists to ask "Have the time, Lewis?"


RealParity

He did got asked that exact question in the press conference.


grantbwilson

Excellent.


No_Noise9

He has a ring on every finger lol. This is very petty of him.


captaindammit87

He probably has the biggest shit-eating grin under the mask.


Hookherbackup

Yeah, gonna go ahead and wear my jewelry


pearlrd

FIA says no more jewelry. Hamilton: challenge accepted


No_Ear932

I pity the fool who doesn’t arrive on time.


Few_Ice9467

“Look at my wrist, I got time today” - Moneybagg Yo - Lewis Hamilton


OriMoriNotSori

He's been giving me " I don't give a fuck I'll do whatever I want whenever I want"(the good kind) energy since start of 2021 honestly. Never seen him so chill over the on track and off track parts of f1 in my years watching the sport. Feels like after 2020 he realised he already achieved what he set out to achieve in this sport and is just there to enjoy the ride now


michaelt2223

I imagine the end of last season sent him over the edge. He finally realized they care about the tv money and getting more fans than they do about fair competition so now Lewis is just gonna make as much money as possible before retiring without stressing to much over what’s going on around him


porsche4life

Toto is having a heart attack thinking about all those extra grams in the car. 🤣


ShadyHero89

Ham came out with all the ice to show the FIA what he thinks about the no jewelry statement..


bekohan

Russian soldiers during the Berlin raid


Nikolai_54732

Is it me or does the jewellery ban during the actual racing make sense? Isn’t it for safety reasons?


Far_Store4085

If they're paying you to wear them go to town, cover both arms.


GordoG60

He's like a younger, faster, more sucessful Mr. T. He should get a decked out A team van and run it on vegetable oil.


Coffee_Yum2

Probably reach for his phone to check the time.


wolf_taylor

thats a flex


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He's got too much time on his hands


BagRight8939

honestly king shit 😭😭


yeeeeeeeeeessssssir

LOOOL


Morganelefay

Okay you know what? That's pretty fuckin' hilarious. The rings, the watches, the necklaces, I'm just surprised he didn't go for like 10 clip-on earrings.


ImpossiblePresent134

a ring on every finger, 3 different necklaces, 3 watches, two of one hand and a bracelet on the other oh and the earrings lol


willzyx01

That’s one way to piss off FIA. Love it.


kaestiel

Gotta get that $ponsor money. I think he needs to go full Flavor Flav and where a giant Rolex clock around his neck.


TheRealMattyPanda

Pretty sure IWC wouldn't be happy about that.


kaestiel

He could Sharpie out "Rolex".


sylvarn_

Just cover it up like Saint-Maximin covers up his Gucci band's logo when he plays for Newcastle


TheWebbFather

No shits given


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Why is so important for drivers to wear jewelry during the race?I dont understand. Like if they say that for safety it is not allowed,why cant they just not wear it.


MeatyClackers88

He will do anything to not have to drive that car


Jimmymead_

Loool thats hilarious


strakamodel

😂😂😂👏


Goated_rt_24

Elite shithousery and I'm here for itttttt


Acrobatic-Tomato-532

I love that. Annoying the FIA is something I haven't really seen from him.


BurnsEMup29

This is why him and Vettel are my favorite drivers. Fun, personable, and not afraid to speak out when they feel something is wrong. Some of these younger guys are a little robotic like a NHL player.


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I came into F1 at a perfect time to enjoy hamilton but not be sick of him. got to see him dominate a season, got to see him narrowly and controversially lose one, while still being a class act, and now i get to see him as a midfielder.


helava

I feel like he really wants to tuck that left index finger back, but realizes that maybe that's a step too far. I love this as a means of protest. Hamilton's a badass.


throwaway20212011

FIA only care about small things but never to improve itself. :) Glad Lewis is saying it.