Richard Mille RM 43-01 Tourbillon Split-Seconds Chronograph Ferrari: A Supercar You Can Wear
Richard Mille and Ferrari Push Boundaries with RM 43-01 Chronograph
When Richard Mille and Ferrari collaborate on a timepiece, expectations are sky-high. The new Richard Mille RM 43-01 Manual Winding Tourbillon Split-Seconds Chronograph Ferrari delivers on those expectations with a movement that combines two of watchmaking's most prestigious complications — a tourbillon and a split-second chronograph — inside a case crafted from advanced materials.
APRP-Developed High Complication Movement
The RM43-01 calibre was created in collaboration with APRP (Audemars Piguet Renaud & Papi), the high-end movement specialist that has been Richard Mille's partner since the brand's inception. The manually wound movement operates at 3Hz with 70 hours of power reserve, featuring bridges made primarily from titanium and machined Carbon TPT.
The movement includes a tourbillon, a 30-minute split-seconds chronograph, a power reserve indicator, a movement torque indicator, and a crown selector indicator showing whether the watch is in winding, neutral, or hand-adjustment mode. One of the most distinctive features is the tourbillon cage, which has numeral indicators integrated into the cage itself — rather than the cage serving as a hand pointing to numbers, the cage becomes the numeric scale.
Carbon TPT and Titanium: Racing Materials
Richard Mille has produced two limited-edition variants of the RM 43-01: 75 pieces in full Carbon TPT (with black and orange accents) and 75 pieces with a sandblasted titanium bezel and caseback (with gold and red accents). Both versions feature a 42.9mm wide case that is 17.1mm thick with a 51.2mm lug-to-lug distance, water-resistant to 50 meters.
Ferrari's contribution to the design is subtle but purposeful. The Italian company's "Centro Stile" design center contributed to the cosmetic indents on the straps, the shape of the chronograph pushers and crown, and a small bezel detail. The X-style cross structures for the movement bridges were inspired by Ferrari automobile engine architecture.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Movement | RM43-01 manual winding |
| Beat Rate | 3Hz (21,600 vph) |
| Power Reserve | 70 hours |
| Complications | Tourbillon, split-seconds chronograph |
| Case Material | Carbon TPT / Titanium |
| Case Size | 42.9mm x 17.1mm |
| Limited Edition | 150 pieces total (75 each) |
| MSRP | $1,518,000 - $1,782,000 USD |
The Ferrari Connection: Subtle Prestige
Unlike Ferrari's previous watch partnerships with Panerai and Hublot, where the Italian brand dominated the dial design, the Richard Mille collaboration keeps Ferrari branding restrained. The prancing horse logo appears on a small wing-shaped section of the open-worked dial on the lower left part of the face. This subtlety aligns with Richard Mille's philosophy of letting the mechanical innovation speak for itself.
FAQ
What makes the RM 43-01 movement special?
The RM43-01 combines a tourbillon and split-seconds chronograph in a single movement, developed with APRP (Audemars Piguet Renaud & Papi). It features a unique tourbillon cage that serves as both the rotating element and the numeric scale for seconds indication.
How limited is the Richard Mille RM 43-01?
Only 150 pieces total are being produced — 75 in the Carbon TPT version ($1,782,000) and 75 in the titanium/Carbon TPT version ($1,518,000).
Does Ferrari contribute to the watch design?
Yes, Ferrari's Centro Stile design center contributed to the strap indents, pusher and crown shapes, bezel details, and movement bridge architecture inspired by Ferrari engine designs.
Sources: aBlogtoWatch (June 2026), Richard Mille Official