Carbon fiber tourbillon watch! Top of the line! The RICHARD MILLE RM 27-02, a sporty tourbillon watch designed for tennis player Rafael Nadal, not only features an ultra-lightweight case, but also the stability to withstand the massive acceleration of the ball at the moment of striking – it was worn by South Africa’s Wayde van Niekerk to win the gold medal in the final of the men’s 400-meter dash at the Rio Olympics! The watch was worn by South African Wayde van Niekerk in the final of the men’s 400-meter sprint at the Rio Olympics, where he crossed the finish line to win the gold medal.
Inspired by the chassis of a racing car, RICHARD MILLE has “integrated” the skeletonized mainplate of the movement into the case, thus significantly increasing its resistance to shocks. To make the watch even lighter, Richard Mille also worked with North Thin Ply Technology to develop an ultra-lightweight material called “quartz fiber”, which is hard and wear-resistant, for the case, which weighs as much as a piece of paper and has a rugged Damascus steel texture.
The structure of the movement is clearly visible through the crystal, with a floating tourbillon at 6 o’clock and a Richard Mille-exclusive fast-rotating barrel at 12 o’clock, which provides a power reserve of up to 52 hours and increases kinetic efficiency by 20% when the watch is first wound.
The white bezel, which is secured to the case by 12 grade 5 titanium screws, is complemented by a blue strap and a white crown, and the ends of the hour and minute hands are also highlighted in bright yellow for improved reading legibility.
Full carbon fiber case, sapphire crystal caseback, carbon fiber dial, floating tourbillon movement, woven nylon strap, titanium buckle, water-resistant to 50 meters.
Complications: Tourbillon!
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