RM27-05 Rafael Nadal Tourbillon Manual Winding Limited Edition

Description of the Watch

Discover the pinnacle of luxury watches with the Richard Mille RM 27‑05 Rafael Nadal Flying Tourbillon Manual Winding, a marvel of Swiss haute horlogerie designed for both men and women. This high-end timepiece redefines mechanical watchmaking by combining ultra-lightweight engineering with breathtaking aesthetics a 2024 standout.

Overview

Marking the climactic conclusion of the RM 27 series, this limited edition (only 80 pieces) weighs just 11.5 g excluding strap and withstands **up to 14,000 g **a world record for manual-winding tourbillon watches . Built through over 4,000 hours of development, it harnesses avant-garde materials to deliver elite performance and luxury impact.

Design and Craftsmanship

Encased in Carbon TPT® B.4, a high-strength composite 30% stiffer than previous variants, this watch presents a striking skeleton dial that reveals its intricate mechanics. The tonneau case measures 37.25 × 47.25 mm and holds a slim 7.2 mm profile. Details like PMMA polymer crystal, hand-finished bridges, and meticulous skeletonized architecture exemplify luxury craftsmanship.

Movement and Performance

Powered by the manual-winding RM27‑05 calibre, the watch houses a flying tourbillon at 5 o’clock and a flying barrel at 11 o’clock. It operates at 3 Hz (21,600 vph) and offers a robust ~55-hour power reserve. The movement weighs only 3.79 g, crafted using PVD-treated titanium, Carbon TPT, and grade 5 titanium bridges all ensuring structural integrity and featherweight design.

Features and Complications

Functionally, the watch displays central hours, minutes, seconds (via tourbillon), and a visible flying barrel. It’s water-resistant to 10 m, fitted with a black elastic textile strap featuring a monobloc caseband eliminating screws—extreme shock resistance without compromise.

Specifications

Case

• Material: Carbon TPT® B.4 composite

• Diameter: 37.25 mm × 47.25 mm

• Thickness: 7.2 mm

• Finish: Matte carbon weave with PMMA crystal (anti-scratch) 

Dial

• Type: Skeleton open‑worked

• Color: Carbon black with visible gold-tone tourbillon cage

• Markers/Hands: Luminous hands; minimal dial clutter

• Distinctive Elements: Flying tourbillon (5 o’clock), flying barrel (11 o’clock), visible wheels and bridges 

Bracelet/Strap

• Material: Lightweight black textile elastic strap

• Clasp: Integrated monobloc flange design

• Adjustability: One-size elastic fit tailored via textile flexibility

Movement

• Caliber: RM27‑05 manual-wind

• Type: Flying tourbillon with mainspring barrel

• Frequency: 21,600 vph (3 Hz)

• Power Reserve: ~55 hours

• Mechanism: PVD-treated titanium baseplate, grade 5 titanium & Carbon TPT bridges, ball-bearing tourbillon 

• Jewels: 22

• Movement Weight: ~3.79 g