He was the world number 2 in the World of Tennis. Known to be such a warrior in court and is really awesome in terms of playing performance. But today, Rafael Nadal will not just be known for his tennis playing ability but also with an expensive gadget that would grace his arm. The tennis superstar had signed a deal with the Swiss high-end watchmaker Richard Mille to develop a special watch that included an aerospace technology. The Tourbillon Watch RM 027 is a watch specially designed for Rafa Nadal.
RM 027 is said to be the lightest mechanical watch to be ever made. Its movement base plate is made from Titanium and Lital alloy, a high lithium content alloy containing aluminum, copper, magnesium and zirconium with a density of 2.55. The alloy mixture also includes Lithium which is considered as one of the lightest elements is expected to provide strength without added weight. The said watch is now considered the world’s lightest mechanical tourbillon wristwatches with a movement weight of just a mere 3.83 grams. On the other hand, its watch case includes composite of carbon for tough and resilient enclosure for the movement at its center. The back bezel is monoboc for a total lightness feeling. Stiffness and rigidity is also being offered by the glass, the bezel and the flange in carbon.
Richard Mille’s idea of a lightweight mechanical watch had not always receive good feedback from others, there were even some who would not embrace his idea, but he was just so eager to make one that he had started experimenting with the concept of weight reduction in haule technology. And now, we can see all the fruits of his hard work and the outcome of believing.
The watch also had started receiving good impression from others considering its beautiful appearance and features and also the fact that it is being used by Rafaekl Nadal. Nadal is known to be having no compromise where it comes to his sports and performance, so wearing this watch at the French Open just says it all.
The 23 year old tennis superstar said that he felt much honored for being chosen by Miller to be one of his ambassadors. He even said that even before he had a special feeling about the watch and that he is hoping that they will be able to build such a special and successful partnership.
Miller on the other hand, felt almost the same. He said that he just love Nadal’s good personality, humility, love and respect to others, that he was such a gentleman, a feature that will not be expected of him considering that he is such a warrior in battle inside the court.
Tourbillon Watch RM 027 is really a very attractive and amazing watch but it will only be produced in 50 pieces and will be distributed worldwide. It will also be tagged at $525,000, a price that I think only superstars can avail.
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