This is the first watch co-designed by RICHARD MILLE and Ferrari. Its most special feature is that it forgoes the popular “case-and-movement-onemonobloc” construction used in contemporary ultra-thin watches, instead retaining a complete, independent case, dial, and movement. This ensures the watch possesses exceptional shock resistance—RICHARD MILLE states it can withstand accelerations of over 5000 g’s, meeting the durability requirements for active wear.
The RM UP-01 Ferrari continues the brand’s persistent tradition of the tonneau shape. The grade 5 titanium case is entirely satin-brushed, measuring 51mm x 39mm. All functional components are ingeniously “spread out” within this flat plane:
A sapphire crystal measuring just 0.45mm thick is fitted over the sub-dial at 12 o’clock, which displays the hours (red hand) and minutes (the minute wheel itself acts as the minute hand).
The ultra-thin balance wheel in its dedicated bridge can be admired at 1 o’clock.
Two flat crowns are located on the left side of the case front:
The upper crown is a function selector.
The lower crown is used to wind the movement and set the time.
The crowns are surrounded by black ceramic, which reduces friction and improves water resistance. The Ferrari “Prancing Horse” logo is laser-engraved on the lower right of the case front.
It is powered by the manual-winding Calibre RM UP-01, beating at 28,800 vibrations per hour and offering a 45-hour power reserve. This movement was developed jointly by RICHARD MILLE and Audemars Piguet Le Locle. The baseplate and bridges are made from grade 5 titanium, with the entire movement being just 1.18mm thick and weighing a mere 2.82 grams.
This is a limited edition of 150 pieces. The price is approximately 1,756,562 Euros.
RICHARD MILLE RM UP-01 Ferrari Ultra-Thin Watch
Titanium alloy situation, size 51 mm x 39 mm, thickness 1 75 mm, stainless steel crown, sapphire crystal, RM UP- 01 ultra-thin hands-on winding motion, 23 rocks, swing regularity 28800 vph, power reserve 45 hours, black rubber band, water resistant 10 meters.
