Introducing Richard Mille RM 43-01 Tourbillon Split-Seconds Chronograph Ferrari

Richard Mille and Ferrari have unveiled their latest collaborative creation, the RM 43-01 Ferrari Split-Seconds Chronograph, during an exclusive media event at the Palais de Tokyo in Paris. The brand once again reinforced its distinctive identity, inspired by Formula 1, and its deep-rooted ties to the automotive world.

Richard Mille's partnership with Ferrari began in 2020, and this technical collaboration resulted in their first joint project in 2022 with the RM UP-01 Ferrari watch, an ultra-thin mechanical masterpiece measuring only 1.75 mm thick. It earned the title of the world's thinnest mechanical watch at the time, surpassing the global record previously held by Bulgari.

The new RM 43-01 Ferrari takes a different approach from its predecessor, focusing on mechanical complexity rather than ultra-thinness. It is available in two versions: one with a titanium and TPT carbon case featuring a carbon middle case, and another with a case made entirely of TPT carbon. 

The watch measures 42.9 mm in diameter, 17.1 mm in thickness, and 51.2 mm lug-to-lug, with water resistance up to 50 meters.

The skeletonized dial reveals intricate details that highlight the watch’s complex mechanical engineering. At its center, the hours and minutes hands are accompanied by two chronograph hands that allow timing of two intervals simultaneously but of different durations. The running seconds are displayed above the one-minute tourbillon located at the bottom right of the dial. A five-pronged hand, divided into five segments , each representing 12 seconds, offers further precision. At nine o'clock, a 30-minute chronograph counter provides an additional timing function.

Additional features include a torque indicator positioned between one and two o'clock, showing the tension of the mainspring, and a function selector at four o'clock, which operates like a car's gearbox. It indicates three positions: winding (W), neutral (N), and hand-setting (H) when the crown is pulled.

The design draws significant inspiration from Ferrari’s automotive DNA. The dial features details resembling air intakes, while a small Ferrari logo plate at the bottom left corner of the dial mimics the shape of the rear wing on the Ferrari 499P.

Powering the RM 43-01 Ferrari is Richard Mille and APLL’s (Audemars Piguet Le Locle) latest split-seconds chronograph movement, an evolution of the manual tourbillon chronograph mechanism first seen in the RM 008. Ferrari’s influence is evident in the movement’s aesthetics, inspired by Formula 1 engines. The titanium baseplate finish reflects the precision of automotive components, while the matte-finished bridges mimic Ferrari engine covers.

This hand-wound movement operates at a frequency of 3 Hz (21,600 vibrations per hour) and features two column wheels to manage its complex chronograph mechanism. It offers a 70-hour power reserve when the chronograph is not in use, as it draws power from the same barrel that drives the timekeeping functions.

The Richard Mille RM 43-01 Tourbillon Split-Seconds Chronograph Ferrari is limited to 75 pieces in both versions. Pricing starts at USD 1.3  at approximately 4.77 million AED for the Carbon TPT version, with the full Carbon TPT version priced at USD 1,535,000 approximately 5.63 million AED.

For more information visit Richard Mille official website.