The Richard Mille RM 27-02 watch is a testament to innovation, designed specifically for tennis star Rafael Nadal. This sports tourbillon watch not only features an ultra-lightweight case but also showcases remarkable stability under the immense acceleration of a tennis swing.
Inspired by the chassis of racing cars, Richard Mille has ingeniously integrated the skeletonized main plate and case to significantly enhance shock resistance. Collaborating with North Thin Ply Technology, they’ve developed a ‘quartz fiber’ material, boasting toughness and a rugged Damascus steel-like texture, achieving a weight as light as paper.
Through the sapphire crystal display, one can admire the intricate movement structure, with a floating tourbillon at six o’clock and a rapid winding barrel unique to Richard Mille at twelve o’clock, offering a power reserve of up to 52 hours with 20% increased energy efficiency at initial winding.
The watch features a white bezel secured by twelve grade-five titanium screws, complemented by an orange strap and red crown. To enhance legibility, the ends of the hour and minute hands are accented in bright orange-yellow.
Richard Mille RM 27-02 offers a superb combination of carbon fiber case, sapphire crystal case back, carbon fiber dial, floating tourbillon movement with 19 jewels, braided strap, titanium buckle, and 50-meter water resistance. This complex tourbillon functionality marks the RM 27-02 as a paragon of advanced horological engineering.