The Swiss Richard Mille has presented the RM 43-01 Tourbillon Split-Seconds Chronograph Ferrari, a watch that, apart from its connection with Ferrari, stands out for its design, construction and technical background. With a price tag of €1,430,000, the RM 43-01 is aimed at a world where the concept of luxury is associated with the ultimate in mechanical detail.
Like the first RM-001 Tourbillon of 2001, the new 43-01 has the internal components visible, but this time, the aesthetics are inspired by Ferrari's design.
The involvement of Flavio Manzoni, Ferrari's head of design, in the development of the watch was not just symbolic. Among the 514 individual components, there are screws that evoke the brand's engine covers, «X» shaped metal elements reminiscent of crank reinforcements and buttons inspired by the rear lights of the SF90 Stradale. Even the harness has details that mimic the grille of the 488 Challenge Evo racer.
Apart from its appearance, the RM 43-01 is equipped with a «split-seconds» chronograph mechanism that is ideal for lap timing, as it allows simultaneous recording of two cars or motorcycles. At the same time, the tourbillon movement ensures high precision.
Only 150 RM 43-01s will be built, 75 with a titanium case and 75 with a carbon fiber composite (Carbon TPT) case. With a cost starting at 1,300,000 euros for the titanium version and rising to 1,535,000 euros for the carbon fiber case version, the RM 43-01 is an ode to perfection, at a level where engineering fanaticism borders on art.
Source: newsbomb.gr
