The company prides itself on calling this horologe “the world’s lightest and most resilient mechanical tourbillon watch ever made,” weighing a paltry 11.5 grams. It is a limited edition watch with only 80 pieces in stock, one of which will set you back for a reported $1,150,000.
The main features of this watch lie in its manufacturing process and design. The baseplates and bridges are made of grade 5 titanium, which is a highly corrosion-resistant and rigid alloy known for its biocompatibility.
It is a unique trait and composition that is applied in aircraft and spacecraft. The V-shaped gear train bridge is crafted from Carbon TPT, which is renowned for its robustness and strength, enabling resistance to microcracks and splits.
Nadal has been the company’s biggest sports ambassador since 2010 and speaks highly of their professional relationship, which has grown stronger year on year.
When it comes to innovation, Swiss watchmaker Richard Mille continues to raise the bar following the release of the newest creation of Rafael Nadal’s watch, the RM 27-05.
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During his post-match interview, he said, “The amount of energy.. It’s difficult for me to talk. I don’t know if it’s gonna be the last time here in front of all of you. I’m not sure. But if it’s the last time I enjoyed it. The crowd was amazing during the whole week of preparation. Today the feelings I have are difficult to describe in words. For me it is so special to feel the love of the people in the place I love the most.”
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