DNA Edition Lotus 98T/4
Made from Lotus 98T chassis no. 4, the final black and gold JPS car in F1, raced by Senna in the closing eight races of the ‘86 season.
Pre-order for 15% off.
Delivery from October 2025.
DNA Edition Lotus 98T/4
Made from Lotus 98T chassis no. 4, the final black and gold JPS car in F1, raced by Senna in the closing eight races of the ‘86 season.
Pre-order for 15% off.
Delivery from October 2025.
Project 98T/4
DNA Edition
Created in partnership with Classic Team Lotus, the 98T/4 is a Swiss-made chronograph crafted from the Lotus 98T chassis no. 4 – a Formula 1 icon that raced under Ayrton Senna during the final eight Grand Prix of 1986.
This was the last Lotus F1 car to carry the black and gold John Player Special livery and the final turbocharged car driven by Senna before engine regulations changed the sport forever.
Each tachymeter ring is forged from the car’s original aluminum plenum tubes, authenticated by Classic Team Lotus. Set in a sleek “glass box” case design, this limited edition embodies both performance heritage and mechanical precision, featuring an integrated chronograph movement.
Dimensions
Dimensions
Case diameter: 39,70mm
Opening diameter: 34,90mm
Lug-to-lug: 45,80mm
Height: 13,00mm
Movement
Movement
Calibre name: RC-98T/4
Calibre type: Integrated column wheel chronograph, Automatic, Swiss Made
Power reserve: 62 Hours
Frequency: 28’800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz)
Jewels: 31
Accuracy: ±10 seconds per day
Functions: Hours and minutes display in the center, small second at 6 o’clock. Chronograph counters: 60s and 30 min. Automatic & manual winding
Features
Features
Chapter ring made from reforged 98T chassis #4 aluminum
Cushion case with glass-domes on front and back
Exhibition caseback w. serial no. engraving
Swiss Super-Luminova on hands and indices
Quick-release strap system, 20mm width
Water resistance 10 ATM, 100 meters
Materials
Materials
Case, crown, pushers & clasp: 316L Stainless steel
Top glass: Sapphire crystal w. 3xAR Coating
Strap: Double calf-skin leather
Strap
Strap
Width at lugs: 20,00mm
Width at clasp: 18,00mm
Strap length: 120mm/90mm
Legal disclaimer
Legal disclaimer
Licensed and Approved by Classic Team Lotus Ltd.
Racing History
Lotus 98T chassis no. 4
The 1986 Formula 1 season was raw, brutal, and beautiful – the final crescendo of the V6 Turbo era. Manual gearboxes, no traction control, and over 1,000 bhp in qualifying mode. It was an age of precision on the edge of disaster.
Team Lotus built just four 98T cars. Chassis no. 4 was driven by Ayrton Senna in the final eight races of the season – including his legendary battle in Adelaide.
End of an Era
The Black & Gold Legacy
The Lotus 98T/4 wasn’t just Senna’s last turbocharged Lotus – it was the final car to wear the legendary John Player Special livery. Black and gold. Menacing. Regal. Unforgettable. A visual identity etched into racing history.
This era-defining color scheme, first introduced in 1972, transformed the aesthetics of Formula 1 and launched a new age of sponsor-driven liveries.
From Track to Timepiece
The 98T/4 Timepiece
Each 98T/4 watch is fitted with a tachymeter ring made from reforged aluminum plenum tubes once mounted to chassis no. 4.
Only 989 pieces will ever be made – each a numbered artifact honoring the peak of Formula 1’s turbocharged insanity.
Movement Caliber
RC-98T/4
Introducing our first in-house caliber: the RC-98T/4 – a Swiss-made column-wheel chronograph engineered specifically for the 98T/4 timepiece.
With a 62-hour power reserve and fully integrated architecture, it delivers complexity and precision in a compact 6.90 mm profile.
You might also like
Splitit installment payments at 0% interest: How does it work exactly?
Splitit allows you to split the total payment over a maximum of twelve months using your credit card. This service is free, involves no credit checks or applications, and means you can choose to split your payment into monthly installments.
To use this payment method all you need a credit card with a sufficient amount of available credit. Splitit authorizes the total order value—but don’t worry, this is not taken in full when you complete the purchase. At the time of shipping, only the first installment will be charged to your credit card. A payment authorization for the outstanding amount of your purchase will be held during for up to 30 days after placing your order.
After each monthly payment, the amount held from your available balance will be reduced to the new remaining balance (the held amount might appear as “pending”). To ensure that the authorization of your credit card is valid for the entire payment period, the authorization will be renewed every 21 days.
Are there any extra fees involved?
No, this is an interest-free payment method with no additional fixed fees, service fees, interest, or hidden fees of any kind.
Which credit cards does Splitit support?
You can pay using Splitit with a Mastercard or Visa cards. Debit cards and pre-paid cards are not accepted.
Do I have to maintain the required available credit amount on my credit card?
You must maintain a sufficient amount on your credit card for both the monthly payment and for the full outstanding amount of your purchase for up to 30 days after placing the order. The average authorization typically drops off within 5-10 working days. The authorized amount will be charged only in the event that a monthly payment is declined (the authorization hold might appear as “pending” on your credit card bill).
What happens if I return the product?
If you decide to not keep the ordered item(s), upon return of the items we will reimburse the installments that have already been paid and cancel the outstanding payments.
When and where can I choose the number of installments for my payment plan?
Installment payments with Splitit can be chosen as a payment option during the checkout process. Here, you can choose the number of installments in your payment plan and view the monthly payment amounts.