www.worldwatchweb.com- On Thursday 20th May a press conference was held to officially celebrate the new partnership between Richard Mille and Rafael Nadal and the launch of the Tourbillon Watch RM 027 Rafael Nadal (RM 027 RN).

The RM 027 RN has officially entered the tennis courts on Rafael Nadal’s wrist, the debut was at the Roland Garros Tournament 2010. Rafael Nadal will play all of his matches from now on wearing his Richard Mille watch on his wrist.

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“It is an honour for me than someone like Richard has chosen me as one of his ambassadors. Since the moment we met there was a special feeling. I know that he has worked very hard to be able to create this very special watch. I am honoured and I am sure it will be a special and successful partnership.”, Rafael Nadal said.

Following the RM 006 (42 g without strap) and the RM 009 (29 g without strap), the RM 027 weighs less than 20 g (strap included) thus becoming one of the lightest watches ever produced.

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Fascinated by the combination of technology, performance and practical aspects in a wristwatch, Richard Mille wished to prove once more that an extreme reduction in weight could be achieved with total efficiency and accuracy. It is from this key concept that he developed the RM 027 Tourbillon in close collaboration with Rafael Nadal, who gave a try to the watch during his training sessions and will now wear it during his tennis matches. The results of this horological experiment speaks for itself: despite the abrupt, extreme movements and shocks typical of high level tennis matches, the RM 027 Tourbillon has proven its durability while enabling Rafael Nadal total freedom of movement.

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“I love Rafael’s personality, his humility, his love and respect for people, his gentleman mentality contrasting his warrior behaviour when on a tennis court. I think that the French audience has not fully comprehended yet the endearing character Rafael Nadal is. In terms of developing the watch, he demanded the best, and it encouraged us to go beyond the technical limits. This watch can be described as a typical product of Rafael Nadal, far away from all the marketing products currently in vogue. ”, Richard Mille said.

The RM 027 Tourbillon is a limited edition of 50 pieces with an ultra light strap in polyurethane, flexible and extremely comfortable.

Source: RICHARD MILLE

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