- Year
- 2018
- Condition
- Excellent
- Set
- Box and papers
- Case
- Tonneau
- Edition
- 75 pieces
Set and condition
Complete set
This RM 50-03 McLaren F1 is accompanied by its original presentation box, warranty card and supporting documentation. The watch and included items are inspected by an expert watchmaker before sale. Additional photographs and video of this piece are available on request.
Original presentation box
Original presentation box and packaging.
Original papers
Warranty card and supporting documentation.
Inspected prior to sale
Reviewed for condition, completeness and functionality. Additional details and photographs are available on request.
Condition photography
Additional close-up images of specific areas are available before purchase.
Overview
Under 40 grams including the strap, and the first watch in graphene
Made with McLaren, the RM 50-03 weighed less than 40 grams complete with its strap and was the lightest mechanical chronograph ever built at its release. It is limited to 75 pieces.
The case introduced Graph TPT™ — graphene — to watchmaking, from research at the National Graphene Institute founded at the University of Manchester in 2015. Graphene is six times lighter and two hundred times stronger than steel, and was used to lower the density of the carbon composite while raising its resistance.
Key details
Design and engineering
- Graph TPT™Carbon TPT® is built from 600 parallel filaments a maximum of 30 microns thick. For the RM 50-03 those filaments are impregnated with a matrix charged with graphene, laid by a CNC machine that shifts the fibre orientation 45° between layers, then solidified at 120 °C under 6 bar. The work was done with the University of Manchester, McLaren Applied Technologies and North Thin Ply Technology.
- Tourbillon split-seconds chronographThe most complex format Richard Mille builds, with a 30-minute totaliser and power-reserve, torque and function indicators.
- Torque indicatorDisplays the tension of the mainspring, so that the wearer can see when the barrel is delivering power within its optimal band.
- Function indicatorShows the crown’s selected mode.
- Weight reductionUnder 40 grams including the strap; the movement itself weighs 7 grams.
- ValidationControl and validation testing was carried out by McLaren Applied Technologies.
The reference
Technical specifications
| Reference | RM 50-03 |
|---|---|
| Calibre | RM50-03, manual winding tourbillon |
| Functions | Hours, minutes, split-seconds chronograph, 30-minute totaliser, power-reserve, torque and function indicators; tourbillon |
| Power reserve | 70 hours |
| Movement weight | 7 g |
| Shock resistance | Case tested to shock loadings of 5,000 g |
| Baseplate and bridges | Grade 5 titanium and Carbon TPT® |
| Case | Tonneau |
| Case materials | Graph TPT™, Carbon TPT® and titanium |
| Total weight | Under 40 g including strap |
| Strap | Black rubber |
| Edition | 75 pieces |
Buying with HYPA
Purchase with confidence
- Original warranty card included, dated 2018
- Free insured delivery within Australia and Hong Kong · elsewhere quoted
- Payment by bank transfer
- Registered Australian dealerHYPA International Pty Ltd · Registered Victorian second-hand dealer, Registration No. SHD-0018017.
- Direct specialist supportSpeak with the HYPA team before, during and after the purchase.
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