Richard Mille RM 27-05 Rafael Nadal Manual Winding Flying Tourbillon (2025)

Description

The Richard Mille RM 27-05 Rafael Nadal is the most advanced and extreme execution of Richard Mille’s philosophy of “racing machines on the wrist.” Introduced in 2023, the RM 27-05 is the lightest mechanical watch ever made, weighing just 11.5 grams including the strap—a feat previously thought impossible in high-end watchmaking. Developed in partnership with tennis legend Rafael Nadal, this is not merely a timepiece—it’s a technical statement that redefines the limits of weight, strength, and precision.

The case of the RM 27-05 is crafted from an entirely new material called Carbon TPT B.4, a specially engineered composite that is 4% denser than standard Carbon TPT, yet significantly stronger. The monobloc case design—where the baseplate and caseband are a single piece—ensures extreme rigidity and shock resistance. The watch is tested to withstand over 14,000 Gs, far beyond the physical stress of professional sport.

Inside, the manual-winding tourbillon movement is suspended within the case by four braided steel cables measuring just 0.35mm in diameter, using a tensioning system adapted from the RM 27-01 and 27-03. This cable suspension system allows the movement to “float” inside the case, absorbing shocks with unparalleled efficiency. At 6 o’clock, a one-minute flying tourbillon spins with no upper bridge, showcasing Richard Mille’s mastery of minimal-weight complication design.

Every component of the movement has been skeletonized and reduced to the bare essentials without compromising performance or durability. The power reserve clocks in at approximately 55 hours, driven by a titanium barrel and gear train designed for ultimate lightness and longevity.

Limited to just 80 pieces worldwide, the RM 27-05 is not only the most advanced Nadal model ever made—it is arguably the most technically ambitious watch Richard Mille has ever produced. Finished with a black velcro strap that adds no unnecessary weight, it is built for real-world use under extreme physical conditions, not just admiration.

For elite collectors, athletes, and connoisseurs of cutting-edge horology, the Richard Mille RM 27-05 Rafael Nadal Tourbillon stands as the ultimate expression of what’s possible when innovation and performance are pushed to their limits.