Style Edit: Richard Mille and Ferrari unveil the RM 43-01 Tourbillon Split-Seconds Chronograph Ferrari, a masterpiece of engineering and design housed in microblasted titanium or Carbon TPT
When two icons of engineering –
Richard Mille and Ferrari – join forces, the result is nothing short of extraordinary. Enter the RM 43-01 Tourbillon Split-Seconds Chronograph Ferrari, the latest timepiece born from this powerhouse collaboration, designed not only to perform at the highest level but to look unmistakably Ferrari in every detail.
Crafted with input from Ferrari's supercar factory Centro Stile, the RM 43-01 is infused with automotive DNA, from its sculptural crown to the strap inspired by Ferrari's Purosangue seat architecture. The case, pushers, and even dial components exhibit the same muscular look found in Ferrari's most iconic machines – think the SF90 Stradale or the Daytona SP3. It's not design for design's sake – every form is rooted in performance.
Ferrari Formula One drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton. Photo: Handout
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At its core lies the RM43-01 calibre, engineered over three years and developed with Richard Mille's long-time movement partner, Audemars Piguet Le Locle (APLL). Housed in either microblasted titanium or Carbon TPT (with 75 pieces available in Carbon TPT, and another 75 in Carbon TPT and titanium), the calibre rests on a highly skeletonised Grade 5 titanium baseplate – lightweight, incredibly strong, and visually striking. A torque indicator, function selector and 70-hour power reserve complete the technical 'dashboard', while an active seconds display with five rotating blades adds kinetic beauty.
RM 43-01 Tourbillon Split-Seconds Chronograph Ferrari in Carbon TPT. Photo: Handout
But it's the finishing that truly elevates the RM 43-01. The metallic texture of the baseplate recalls the industrial elegance of sand-cast engine components, while microblasted bridges mimic the matt finish of Ferrari engine covers. Angular ridges, golden hexagonal screws, and X-shaped supports create a bold, three-dimensional aesthetic that feels almost like an exposed engine block as much as haute horlogerie.
The Richard Mille tourbillon split-seconds chronograph has been reimagined with refined components that improve efficiency and power distribution. Photo: Handout
The tourbillon split-seconds chronograph – a signature
Richard Mille complication – is reimagined here with refined components that improve efficiency and power distribution. Through extensive simulation and testing, the mechanism has been optimised to deliver consistent torque across the entire power reserve, echoing Ferrari's relentless pursuit of peak performance.
This is not just a tribute watch – it's a high-speed manifesto. One that
bridges the worlds of motorsport and watchmaking with clarity, precision and style. As Ferrari's Flavio Manzoni puts it, 'Anything that has a technical purpose can also be beautiful.' The RM 43-01 embodies that philosophy in every screw, surface and split-second.
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