Richard Mille

Tourbillon Rafael Nadal

Reference Number :

RM 027

Series : RM 27

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Quick TakeThe RM 027 Tourbillon Rafael Nadal is where featherweight construction meets horological might. It's a watch that whispers on the wrist, yet roars with technical prowess. Think of it as Nadal's groundstrokes distilled into a timepiece: lightweight, explosive, and relentlessly precise. Its skeletonized elements expose the intricate tourbillon cage, a mesmerizing dance that defies gravity. The case, forged from carbon and cutting-edge alloys, feels more like a high-performance sports instrument than a delicate timekeeping device. Limited to just 50 pieces, the RM 027 is a true collector's grail – a symbol of watchmaking ambition and athletic excellence.

DescriptionThe Richard Mille RM 027 Tourbillon Rafael Nadal stands as a testament to the relentless pursuit of lightness and resilience. This collaborative masterpiece emerged from a desire to equip a top-tier tennis player with a tourbillon timepiece that wouldn't just endure the rigors of professional matches, but excel in them. Its remarkably low weight, clocking in at under 20 grams with the strap, speaks volumes about the groundbreaking materials and meticulous construction methods employed in its creation. Key to this achievement is the use of LITAL® alloy in the baseplate-- a material prized in the aerospace industry for its strength and low density due to its lithium content.

The watch's case further exemplifies the focus on minimizing mass and maximizing protection. Its carbon composite construction offers superb rigidity and resistance to the demanding forces of high-level tennis. The utilization of a monobloc design for the caseband and back bezel elegantly streamlines the structure, contributing to the watch's overall weight reduction. Notably, the carbon elements like the bezel, flange, and glass all possess exceptional stiffness and torsional rigidity, safeguarding the delicate tourbillon movement within. The RM 027 remains exceptionally shock resistant, allowing Rafael Nadal to execute his powerful strokes with confidence and without sacrificing precision timekeeping.

GenderMen

SignaturesRichard Mille

Country of OriginSwitzerland

Case Size48 mm

MovementHandwound

CaliberRM027

FunctionsHours, Minutes, Tourbillon

Power Reserve70 Hours

Case MaterialsCarbon

Bezel MaterialsCarbon

Lug MaterialsCarbon

Case BackSolid