RM UP-01 Ferrari Manual Winding Ultra Flat

Description of the Watch

The Richard Mile RM UP‑01 Ferrari redefines luxury watches by claiming the title of the world’s thinnest mechanical watch. A masterpiece of haute horlogerie, this ultra‑flat timepiece measures a mere 1.75 mm thick and epitomizes technical elegance and precision. A true prestige timepiece, it is crafted for collectors who admire bold performance engineered into an exquisitely slim package.

Overview

Released in mid‑2022, the RM UP‑01 is the result of a groundbreaking collaboration between Richard Mille and Ferrari. Limited to just 150 pieces, it shatters records and expectations. Weighing only 2.82 g (movement) and 30 g including the strap, this ultra‑thin mechanical marvel houses a manual‑winding movement that delivers 45 hours of power reserve at 4 Hz .

Design and Craftsmanship

The case of the RM UP‑01 is machined from Grade 5 titanium, satin‑brushed with polished bevels, showing industrial artistry in minimalist form. Its rounded‑rectangle case measures 51 × 39 mm, but with a height of just 1.75 mm, this titanium watch challenges the imagination. Driven by Ferrari and RM's shared values of innovation, rigidity, and performance, the design is as much engineering as it is jewelry.

Movement and Performance

At its heart lies the RMUP‑01 caliber, a manual‑winding mechanical movement just 1.18 mm thick, assembled traditionally within the case rather than using the caseback as a baseplate. Operating at 28,800 vph (4 Hz), it delivers a 45-hour power reserve, includes hours, minutes, and a smart function selector, and weighs only 2.82 g. This movement also absorbs shocks over 5,000 G, thanks to meticulous engineering and R&D involving over 6,000 development hours.

Features and Complications

True to its manual‑winding tourbillon roots, the RM UP‑01 isn't overloaded with complications its focus is purity. It displays hours, minutes, and a seconds regulator, and includes a function selector allowing seamless mode changes. The titanium crown system on the dial side is elegantly integrated to preserve flatness and avoid traditional protrusion. Sapphire crystals protect the time and balance apertures, each just 0.2 mm thin.

Specifications

Case

• Material: Grade 5 titanium, satin‑brushed with polished bevels

• Dimensions: 51 × 39 mm; Thickness: 1.75 mm

• Finish: Bezel and caseback as plates, held by 13 titanium spline screws with 316L washers

Dial

• Color: Silver-gray titanium

• Markers/Hands: Red-tipped hour and minute hands, positioned under sapphire openings

• Distinctive Elements: Ferrari Prancing Horse engraving, dual apertures (time and regulating organ)

Bracelet/Strap

• Material: Black rubber strap

• Clasp: Traditional pin buckle or deployant compatible

• Adjustability: Comfortable fit, integrated to case design

Movement

• Caliber: RMUP‑01 manual-wind

• Thickness: 1.18 mm; Weight: 2.82 g

• Power Reserve: 45 hours; Frequency: 28,800 vph

• Mechanism: Horizontal distribution, ultra‑flat escapement, titanium balance wheel, no reversing guards, 23 jewels

• Shock Resistance: Up to 5,000 G

• Water Resistance: 10 m (1 ATM)