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Watches of the Paddock

Audemars Piguet watch at the Italian GP, 2026. (Kym Illman / Pro Star Pics)

The Monza paddock featured plenty of impressive watches over the Italian Grand Prix weekend, including several with strong connections to Italy and Formula 1. From quirky local designs to luxury timepieces, here are a few of the watches that particularly caught Kym’s eye.

D1Milano watch at the Italian GP, 2026. (Kym Illman / Pro Star Pics)

This first watch is from D1Milano which is just down the road from Monza. It’s quirky to say the least but it’s a showstopper and we love it. If you want to get your hands on one of these, Kym’s got you covered with a 10% off with promo code – enter Kym10 at checkout.

Grimoldi Milano watch at the Italian GP, 2026. (Kym Illman / Pro Star Pics)

The next watch that caught Kym’s eye was this Grimoldi Milano. Like the previous piece, it was also made in Italy and is instantly recognisable thanks to its unusual shape. The design was inspired by the distinctive curves and engineering of the classic Ferrari 250 GTO.

TAG Heuer watch at the Italian GP, 2026. (Kym Illman / Pro Star Pics)

It wouldn’t be an F1 paddock without a TAG Heuer in the mix. This Oracle Red Bull Racing Special Edition features a dark blue dial and matching rubber strap, complemented by red and white accents that tie into the team’s colours.

Hamilton watch at the Italian GP, 2026. (Kym Illman / Pro Star Pics)

This watch comes from Hamilton — no relation to Lewis! Its military-inspired design features a military time scale around the inner ring, giving the dial a distinctive look. This particular model would set you back just over AUD $1,200.

Audemars Piguet watch at the Italian GP, 2026. (Kym Illman / Pro Star Pics)

Finally, this is an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph. It’s a high-end timepiece instantly recognisable by its octagonal bezel and the signature Grande Tapisserie pattern across the dial.

Check out the whole Watches of the Paddock gallery on Kym’s Instagram page here.


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