Richard Mille SIHH 2013: RM27-01 Rafael Nadal Tourbillon

A new release from Richard Mille.  The original RM27 was a revelation in terms of technical design and practicality.  It was worn by Rafael Nadal while playing tennis matches.  It was so light it could even float on water.

Limited edition of 50 timepieces

CALIBER RM27-01: manual winding tourbillon movement with hours and minutes.
Dimensions: 45.98 mm x 38.90 mm x 10.05 mm.
Weight of the movement: circa 3.5 g

Movement dimensions: 27.20 mm x 21.72 mm
- Thickness: 5.04 mm
- Tourbillon diameter: 12.30 mm
- Balance diameter: 10.00 mm
- Number of jewels: 19
- Balance: in Glucydur, with 2 arms and 4 setting screws
- Moment of inertia: 11.50 mg.cm2, angle of lift 53°
- Frequency: 3 Hz (21,600 vph)
- Balance spring: in ELINVAR by Nivarox®
- Shock absorbers: Kif Elastor by KE 160 B28
- Barrel shafts: in nickel-free Chronifer (DIN x 46 Cr13 + S), with the following characteristics: stainless, non-magnetic, tempered.