Luxury watches have long since established themselves as tools for the wrist, whether it be exploring the deepest depths of the ocean or tracking blistering fast lap times on race circuits. Geared toward complementing the adventurous lifestyles of the professionals that wear its watches, Richard Mille continues to evolve its lineup with lightweight materials and complex movements to compete at the highest levels. Richard Mille is proud to celebrate its ongoing four-year partnership with Ferrari and its historic F1 team with the release of its all-new RM 43-01 Ferrari Tourbillon Split-Seconds Chronograph.
Making its grand debut on the wrist of Scuderia Ferrari HP F1 driver Lewis Hamilton ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix this past weekend, the Italian prancing horse-inspired watch follows up the famous $1.888 million RM UP-01 Ferrari from 2022. Limited to only 75 pieces worldwide, the RM 43-01 Ferrari comes available in both a polished Grade 5 Titanium and Carbon TPT case design. Ferrari’s Centro Stile design division played a crucial role in engineering the new collection with various elements that pay homage to the supercars and super SUVs that hail from Maranello. From a lightweight rubber strap inspired by the seats of a Ferrari Purosangue to its movement that mimics the look of the 499P’s rear wing, the RM 43-01 Ferrari is as real as it gets.
With a skeletonized dial that highlights the inner workings of Richard Mille’s renowned complication, Ferrari’s iconic prancing horse is proudly displayed on the lower left corner of each watch. Each model also honors the legendary colors of the Italian marque by incorporating hints of Rosso Corsa and Giallo Modena. Under the hood lies an RM43-01 movement that took over 3 years to engineer, with a structure built to withstand the intense g’s of a racecar while providing an efficient 70-hour power reserve. The RM 43-01 Tourbillon Split-Seconds Chronograph Ferrari is a true homage to Ferrari’s legacy and is sure to become an instant collector’s piece for racing fans and horologists.
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