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Inside Lewis Hamilton’s watch and jewellery collection

We take a deep dive into Lewis Hamilton's watch and jewellery collection. Including his multiple IWC watches to his pearl necklaces and Cartier bangles and of course those nose studs and infamous body piercings.

By Kim Parker

Following a row with the racing body FIA earlier this summer, after it clamped down on an existing (yet rarely enforced) rule from 2005 that forbid drivers from wearing jewellery during Formula 1 races, the impressive jewellery collection of Lewis Hamilton has been the subject of much debate. 

The seven-time world champion driver is renowned for his love of blinged out accessories. Back in May, he appeared at a press conference loaded with three watches, rings on every finger and layers of necklaces in protest at the FIA’s crackdown on jewellery wearing.  “I just put on as much [jewellery] as I could,” he later revealed in an interview for Vanity Fair. It wasn’t the first time Hamilton’s unapologetically bold approach to precious jewels had hit the headlines. Back in 2016, Hamilton also told the New York Times, “They say, ‘diamonds are a woman’s best friend’. I disagree, because they can be the same for men. I’m probably the only man in my sport who wears diamonds.” 

Lewis Hamilton attends conference in May 2022
Lewis Hamilton and his loaded up jewellery look a press conference prior to practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at the Miami International Autodrome on May 06, 2022 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images). Amongst his enviable stash are three different IWC Watches (Hamilton is an IWC ambassador), plus Just Un Clou bracelets and a favourite Trinity Ring by Cartier.

Being an elite athlete in the world’s spotlight, as well as one of the stars of the hit Netflix docu-series, Formula 1: Drive to Survive, Hamilton has done much to popularise men’s fine jewellery in recent years, especially on the red carpet. Shimmering brooches and strings of pearls embellish his sleek suited-and-booted looks at formal affairs, whilst artful tumbles of chunky diamond chains and wristfuls of bangles regularly accompany his utility jackets, denim and street-style looks at fashion shows or high-profile parties.

Hamilton’s ears, too, are rarely unadorned. Each boasts multiple piercings, allowing him to switch effortlessly between studs, diamonds and a curated assortment of shimmering huggy hoops with delicate charms as the mood takes him. Hamilton’s whole look is one that exudes confidence and a love of experimentation. It’s the adventurous swagger of a man who takes pride in his appearance, of a fashionable sportsman (that rare combination) who derives joy from amassing a truly lust-worthy jewellery collection.

And we’re here for it. Whenever Lewis Hamilton eventually decides to hang up his driving gloves, he’ll be doing it as a bona-fide style icon.

Below, we take a look at some of the sporting legend’s most memorable pieces:

At a Louis Vuitton catwalk show in 2019

Lewis Hamilton at Louis Vuitton catwalk show
Lewis Hamilton at the Louis Vuitton Menswear Spring/Summer 2020 in Paris, France wearing diamond chains and a selection of hoop earrings. His nose stud is reportedly by Maria Tash.

At the 2019 Met Gala

Lewis Hamilton at the 2019 Met Gala
The racing driver attended The 2019 Met Gala at Metropolitan Museum of Art in a selection of diamond rings and line bracelets. His custom Tommy Hilfiger suit was further embellished with two diamond Astra pins by the New York-based jeweller, Alex Soldier

At his 2021 investiture at Windsor Castle

Lewis Hamilton investiture in 2021
Hamilton was appointed a Knight Bachelor (Knighthood) for services to motorsports, by King Charles (then Prince of Wales), during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle in Windsor, 2021. In place of a tie, the driver opted to wear a high jewellery brooch by Cartier, crafted from platinum, rubies and diamonds.

Walking the runway for Balenciaga in 2021

Lewis Hamilton walks the runway at Balenciaga
For Balenciaga’s Ready to Wear Spring/Summer 2022 fashion show, Hamilton walked the runway in an all-black ensemble, paired with a few of his favourite diamond pieces, including a full pavé signet ring.

Attending the 2021 WSJ Magazine Innovator Awards

Lewis Hamilton at the 2021 WSJ Innovator Awards
Hamilton attended the WSJ Magazine 2021 Innovator Awards at New York’s Museum of Modern Art, where he picked up the debut Sports Innovator prize, wearing a vibrant blue suit, accessorised with a bejewelled fan shaped brooch and diamond huggy hoop earrings.

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