Makes the watch look like a cheap toy and gimmick rather than a sport, classy piece. I usually really like King Power's, but this is just terrible IMO.
Maybe he had someone find him a fake just for the publicity stunt of throwing it on the table.....or like you said, maybe he didn't care and threw his real one on the table as well.
As soon as I heard Massa would be running with the Martini Livery, my first thought would be how cool it would be to see an RM inspired Martini watch! Even if it was just the strap, that would be soooooooooo AWESOME! Keep our fingers crossed!
another article which states the first 3 were intended to be sold and have a portion of the proceeds go to the foundation, and that the 4th was intended to be given to Bubba....
Found this article.....which claims Bubba was wearing the aforementioned green bezel victory watch, case #4 of 4. Since these were all being sold to benefit his charity, maybe there could be a chance he wanted one for himself since it was going...
I took the same shot and tried to enlarge it as much as I could...... Maybe it's just a reflection, but sure looks to have the green bezel......would be interesting to get confirmation from RM or Bubba himself!
Congrats again to Bubba! This was the best pic I could find, but looks like Bubba was wearing the even rarer green bezel RM38. Before the Master's I was also hoping we might see him wearing the RM38-01 but I am guessing this one isn't quite ready for...