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Richard Mille RM27-01 Rafael Nadal
Reference RM27-01 · Carbon Nanotube
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About this reference
The Richard Mille RM27-01 Rafael Nadal was released in 2013 as a limited edition of 50 pieces and is no longer in production. Collectors prioritize this reference for its technical construction, specifically the manual-wind tourbillon caliber suspended by four braided steel cables measuring 0.35mm in diameter. This architecture allows the movement to withstand accelerations exceeding 5,000 Gs. The tonneau-shaped case is composed of an injection-molded carbon nanotube polymer, contributing to a total weight of 18.83 grams including the strap. At its launch, it was recognized as the lightest mechanical watch ever produced. On the secondary market, the RM27-01 typically commands prices in the range of $1.5 million to $2.2 million depending on provenance and condition. A notable auction result occurred in 2023 when a well-preserved example sold for approximately $2.1 million, reflecting its scarcity and significance within the brand’s high-performance athlete partnerships.
Auction track record
2 documented sales since 2021. Top hammer $1,890,467 at Phillips Geneva in 2021. Median hammer: $1,050,512. Most recent: $1,050,512 in 2023.
Ranks #7 of 43 Richard Mille auction lots we track — see all Richard Mille records.
All documented hammer prices
For this reference (and close variants).
| Lot | Year | Hammer | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| RM27-04 · RM27-04 Tourbillon Rafael Nadal | 2021 | $1,890,467 | Phillips Geneva |
| RM27-01 · RM27-01 Rafael Nadal | 2023 | $1,050,512 | Phillips Geneva |