Description
Please Note: This auction features $50 bid increments instead of our usual $100. The minimum buyer’s fee has been reduced from $250 to $100 as well. The seller will be providing tracked, insured shipping for $50.
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Nicky Hayden was a Tissot ambassador, and the Swiss luxury watchmaker celebrated that fact with annual releases of Limited Edition watches inspired by Nicky and his MotoGP career – they had similar arrangements at the time with Danica Patrick and Michael Owen.
2007 was the first year that Tissot offered a limited edition tribute, but there were several versions to follow.
Here’s what Tissot had to say in their Certificate of Authenticity: “Marking Nicky Hayden’s fourth year as a Tissot ambassador, his 2009 special watch reflects the unique mix of precision and adrenaline that makes up the world of MotoGP. Red and white markings stand out against a sporty carbon dial, attracting the eye to key indicators of this chronograph’s sophisticated timekeeping competence. Two of the counters are in red, as are the tachymetre and rubber strap. On the case back, the familiar red star and number ’69’ bring Nicky and the wearer an extra touch of luck. This attention to detail underlines Nicky Hayden’s own meticulous approach to training and performance, which has already earned him the title of ‘the hardest working rider in MotoGP’”
Bound on a matching rubber strap, the watch features a quartz chronograph movement, a carbon fibre dial, sapphire glass, and 100 meters of water-resistance.
This example is: #1,444/4,999. The seller (FJ Watches) has worked with Iconic before on a number of other watch sales.
The case measures 43mm in diameter. The rubber strap is sized to fit wrists measuring a maximum of 7.5 inches.
The sale includes the original helmet box, the outer box, the drawstring bag, as well as the original booklets. The certificate of authenticity will not be included in the sale.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Per the seller, “the condition is very good, with minor wear signs.”
Currently located in Purmerend, Netherlands, this Tissot is offered on a Bill of Sale only. Have any Nicky Hayden stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
