Aesthetically Richard Mille’s RM 027 refers to the Spanish tennis champion’s consummate charisma. With thousands of hours of exploration and progress endowed into it, it is intended to be as subtle as possible so as not to impede with the competitor. Deliberate and subtle, clay calls for a belligerent playing panache that nevertheless compliments the ultimate ethics of the discipline.
A quick overview of RM 27-03
This watch sizes 47.77 x 39.7 x 12.25 mm; the case is so flawlessly balanced that Nadal states he barely realizes it’s there. The movement weighs in at just 3.35 grams. RM 27-03 has a power reserve of 70 hours and it’s certified to endure shocks of 10,000 Gs. Richard Mille costs € 777,000 / 734,500 Swiss francs
Exceptionally brilliant horology
Likewise, this innovative timepiece merges revolutions at the level of constituents with evidence to horological construction. The striking red and yellow hues of RM 27-03’s Quartz TPT case pays tribute to Rafa’s innate Spain. The powerful torrent of color is attained by infusing fine silica layers just 45 microns in thickness with dyed resin. The fibers, characterized by extreme forte, are impervious to high temperatures.
The quartz fibers used in this case are water resistant to 50 meters, proposed a very beneficial weight/strength ratio, also being extremely resistant to UV rays. But the core novelty of this astonishing watch lies in the ability of its tourbillon caliber to endure shocks up to 10,000 g’s. This newfangled verge has been accomplished thanks to years of R&D and innumerable hours of trials, mainly ‘pendulum impact testing’ which activates the linear acceleration that befalls owing to abrupt actions or shock to the wearer.
The stunning finish
The magnificent polish of the RM 27-03 calibre depicts hand-buffed tapered anglage and elegant satin surfaces that bring out the twinkle of superbly micro-blasted components. The RM 27-03 presents an inspiring work of volumes. Extremely well rendered, the precise, sleek curves of the skeletonized bridges encompassing the cask, the big wheel and the motorized winding tourbillon knocking at 3 Hz all together evoke the face forward head of a bull. An emblem of Spain, this creature is also Nadal’s chosen symbol. As a lively nod, hand setting and winding are performed by means of a torque-limiting crest of Quartz TPT appearing like a tennis ball.
Remarkably superb and stylish, the timepiece RM 27-03, created in a limited edition of no more than 50 pieces, will be Rafa’s new partner in the upcoming match events on his wrist.
This amazingly lightweight timepiece was just made possible owing to the actual analysis ground of the expert ATP tour: sweat, recurrent shock, intense temperature changes, and the several elevations and moisture correlated with being in a diverse segment of the planet every week.
Does Rafael Nadal own a Richard Mille watch?
Rafael Nadal is also a watch hoarder. And being a brand ambassador for Richard Mille, he has the privilege to wear any model he would like.
How rare is Richard Mille Nadal watch?
Richard Mille RM 27-03 were produced in a limited edition of 50 pieces only. Although that is a relatively lesser number of pieces yet demand for the watches constantly surpasses production. Soaring prices at auction keep on reflecting this trend. One can find this rare watch for a retail price of $725,000.
