Richard Mille

Tourbillon Split-Seconds Chronograph McLaren F1

Reference Number :

RM 50-03

Series : RM 50

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Quick TakeImagine a timepiece that embodies the spirit of Formula 1 racing, where lightning speed meets meticulous engineering. The Richard Mille RM 50-03 Tourbillon Split-Seconds Chronograph McLaren F1 is the ultimate expression of this ideal. Crafted from cutting-edge materials like Graph TPT™, it defies the laws of physics with its featherweight construction, while its complex mechanics deliver unparalleled chronographic precision. A testament to the collaborative spirit between Richard Mille and McLaren, this watch is not just a marvel of technology, but a symbolic representation of the relentless pursuit of innovation and peak performance.

DescriptionThe Richard Mille RM 50-03 Tourbillon Split-Seconds Chronograph McLaren F1 stands as a testament to the fusion of cutting-edge technology and innovative design. This exceptional timepiece, a product of collaboration between Richard Mille and the McLaren Formula 1 team, is not only a marvel of mechanical complexity but also the lightest mechanical chronograph ever created at the time of its release, weighing a mere 40 grams including the strap.

The watch's remarkable lightness is achieved through the pioneering use of Graph TPT™, a revolutionary material co-developed by Richard Mille, The University of Manchester, McLaren Applied Technologies, and North Thin Ply Technology (NTPT®). This nano-material incorporates graphene, a substance renowned for being six times lighter and 200 times stronger than steel. The integration of Graph TPT™ into the case construction, alongside grade 5 titanium, contributes significantly to the watch's exceptional weight reduction while preserving its structural integrity.

Beyond its featherweight construction, the RM 50-03 boasts an impressive array of technical features. Its manual winding tourbillon movement, the caliber RM50-03, is a masterpiece of miniature engineering, meticulously crafted to deliver exceptional timekeeping performance. This complex mechanism incorporates a tourbillon escapement, renowned for mitigating the negative effects of gravity on timekeeping accuracy, and a split-seconds chronograph complication, enabling the measurement of elapsed time intervals with remarkable precision. The RM50-03 caliber is further enhanced by a series of functional features, including a 70-hour power reserve indicator, a torque sensor, and split-seconds chronograph pushers designed to resemble the air intake ducts of a McLaren Formula 1 car. The crown shape, drawing inspiration from the racing wheels of the McLaren team, reinforces the collaborative spirit behind this exceptional timepiece.

GenderMen

SignaturesRichard Mille

Country of OriginSwitzerland

Case Size50 mm

MovementHandwound

CaliberRM50-03

FunctionsSplit-Seconds Chronograph, Hours, Minutes, Power Reserve, Torque, Functions, Tourbillon

Power Reserve70 Hours

Case MaterialsTitanium, Carbon, TPT

Bezel MaterialsTitanium, Carbon, TPT

Lug MaterialsTitanium, Carbon, TPT

Case BackSapphire Crystal