The partnership between Richard Mille and Rafael Nadal is no longer a secret. The introduction of the new RM 027 Tourbillon marks the brand's first entry to the world of tennis courts.
As with Felipe Massa who drives every F1 Grand Prix with his watch, Rafael Nadal will play all of his matches wearing his Richard Mille on his wrist, an extraordinary feat. Following the RM 006 (42 g without strap) and the RM 009 (29 g without strap), the RM 027 weighs in total less than 20 g (including the strap) thus becoming one of the lightest watches ever produced.
Fascinated by the combination of technology, performance and practical aspects in a wristwatch, Richard Mille wished to prove once more that an extreme reduction in weight could be achieved with total efficiency and accuracy. It is from this key concept that he developed the RM 027 Tourbillon in close collaboration with Rafael Nadal, who tested the RM 027 in real world conditions and now wears it during tennis matches.
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