Description

The present reference is the Richard Mille RM 43-01 Tourbillon Split-Seconds Chronograph Ferrari Titanium Edition, a high-performance grand complication limited to just 75 pieces. Unveiled in 2025 as the second collaborative timepiece between Richard Mille and Ferrari, this model represents a maximalist, tech-forward approach to automotive-inspired watchmaking, contrasting with the ultra-thin philosophy of their first collaboration.

The Titanium Edition is characterized by a multi-material case construction, featuring a microblasted grade 5 titanium bezel and caseback paired with a Carbon TPT middle case. This specific material choice offers a more traditional, “brushed” aesthetic compared to its full-carbon counterpart, while maintaining the exceptional lightness and rigidity required for a high-performance machine. The case measures 42.9 mm in width, 17.1 mm in thickness, and 51.2 mm from lug to lug, providing a bold presence that remains ergonomically curved for the wrist.

Inside is the calibre RM43-01, a manually wound movement developed over three years in partnership with Ferrari and Audemars Piguet Le Locle. The movement is a mechanical tour de force, featuring a one-minute tourbillon and a split-seconds (rattrapante) chronograph with dual column wheels. This architecture allows the wearer to time intermediate intervals with precision, a hallmark of high-end sports chronographs.

The RM 43-01 Titanium Edition effectively merges the disciplines of elite motorsport and haute horlogerie, focusing on a “maximalist” engine-driven design. It integrates cutting-edge materials and a dual-column-wheel split-seconds system into a platform that reflects the technical rigor of the Ferrari racing program.

Richard Mille – Bio

Richard Mille (born 13 February 1951, in France) started work at Finhor, a local watchmaking company in 1974. The company was bought by Matra in 1981 and Richard Mille rose to manage Matra’s watchmaking business, which then included the brands Yema and Cupillard Rième. Matra’s watchmaking activities were sold to Seiko, who Mille left in 1992 to start a watchmaking business for jewellery firm Mauboussin. In 1999 he founded the company Richard Mille SA in collaboration with Audemars Piguet. Its first product, the RM001 went on sale in 2001