Rafael Nadal will wear on court this season an ultra-light Richard Mille mechanical watch valued at $525,000!! The "RM 027 Tourbillon", in whose design and testing was Rafa involved, weighs less than 20 grams, including the strap, making it one of the lightest watches ever produced using haute horology techniques.

The Proffesional Jeweller described it:

"The movement base plate of the RM 027 Tourbillon is made from titanium and LITAL alloy, a high lithium content alloy containing aluminium, copper, magnesium and zirconium, possessing a density of 2.55. The addition of lithium, one of the lightest elements, to the alloy mixture, provides strength without adding unnecessary weight. Theresult is one of the world's lightest mechanical tourbillon wristwatches with a movement weight of just 3.83 grams."

The RM 027 Tourbillon price is $525,000 and is made in a limited edition of 50 pieces.


(via Proffesional Jeweller)

Rafa on court with $525,000 worth watch!!