The collaboration between Richard Mille and Rafael Nadal is sealed by the exclusive Tourbillon RM 027, which the tennis champion will wear during his matches. It weighs less than 20 grams, including the strap, making it one of the lightest watches ever made. Despite the force required to hit the ball, the shocks and the differences in rhythm inherent in tennis, the RM 027 Tourbillon revealed great strength and stability while still allowing Rafael Nadal great freedom of movement and comfort.
The movement of the RM 027 Tourbillon is made of titanium and LITAL®, a lithium alloy containing aluminium, copper, magnesium and zirconium and has a density of 2.55. This combination of lithium gives the movement great lightness, but also greater resistance to shocks. It is an alloy used in numerous aircraft, helicopter, rocket and satellite parts and even in Formula 1. The movement weighs just 3.83 grams.
The case of the RM 027 Tourbillon is made of an extremely robust carbon-based composite, combined with an ultra-light polyurethane strap. Limited edition of 50 pieces.
