Spanish tennis champion Rafael Nadal will play this season wearing The RM 027 Tourbillon - Interwatches.com Blog

Monday 17 May, 2010 - 11:30 AM EDT

Spanish tennis champion Rafael Nadal will play this season wearing The RM 027 Tourbillon

An ultra-light Richard Mille mechanical watch valued at $525,000

The RM 027 Tourbillon weighs less than 20 grams (with the strap), making it one of the lightest watches ever produced using haute horology techniques. The RM 027 Tourbillon is a limited edition of 50 pieces and will retail for $525,000.
The movement base plate of the RM 027 Tourbillon is made from titanium and LITAL alloy, a high lithium content alloy containing aluminium, copper, magnesium and zirconium, possessing a density of 2.55. The addition of lithium, one of the lightest elements, to the alloy mixture, provides strength without adding unnecessary weight.
Theresult is one of the world's lightest mechanical tourbillon wristwatches with a movement weight of just 3.83 grams.
Richard Mille has been exploring the concept of weight reduction in haute horology from the very conception of the brand. The watch maker has been experimenting with materials that combine lightness, strength and durability with the beauty and engineering intrinsic to luxury watches.
Nadal’s association with Richard Mille is the latest in a long line of fine watch endorsements by tennis stars. Roger Federer and Justine Henin are brand ambassadors for Roles. Steffi Graf was associated with Longines for much of her career and Kim Clijsters wears Citizen watches on behalf of the manufacturer.

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