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This development highlights the shared values that has simulated the partnership: pushing the boundaries of performance, driven by passion and human interaction.<\/p>\n<p><strong>THE ULTIMATE POWERPLANT FOR THE ULTIMATE DRIVING WATCH <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Richard Mille chose to power the RM 65-01 McLaren W1 with its most high-performance automatic chronograph movement, the RMAC4 that beats at an appropriately high speed of 5Hz or 36,000 vibrations per hour.<\/p>\n<p><br \/>This high rate of oscillation enables the split-seconds chronograph calibre to record elapsed times down to just one tenth of a second, while the movement\u2019s vertical clutch and the two six-column wheels ensure precise and ultra-smooth activation of the chronograph.<\/p>\n<p><br \/>Also on the theme of speed, the RM 65-01 McLaren W1 \u2019s movement (which sits on chassis mounting rubbers instead of being secured by a conventional casing ring) features a \u2018rapid winding\u2019 system which enables the 60-hour power reserve to be fully charged in little time using the special pusher made from orange Quartz TPT\u00ae.<\/p>\n<p><br \/>And, in-keeping with McLaren\u2019s \u2018performance everywhere\u2019 principle ensuring that the W1 is the ultimate supercar, the RM 65-01 McLaren W1 is also perfect for daily use thanks to both the built-in robustness of the 480-part movement and its variable geometry winding rotor that can be adjusted to the wearer\u2019s lifestyle. The view through the crystal enables the grey electroplasma treatment of the grade 5 titanium baseplate to be fully appreciated, along with the black PVD and grey electroplasma treated grade 5 titanium bridges.<\/p>\n<p>Regarding the development of the RM65-01 calibre, Salvador Arbona, Technical Director for Movements at Richard Mille, said: \u2018This project perfectly illustrates Richard Mille\u2019s philosophy of constantly pushing technical boundaries to create innovative watches that include the latest watchmaking developments with a functional, practical and highperformance approach.\u2019<\/p>\n<p><strong>BESPOKE BODYWORK - THE RM 65-01 McLAREN W1<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Just as the McLaren W1 is engineered to be the brand\u2019s most focused and advanced supercar to date, so the watch that complements it is among the most technically complex of all Richard Mille\u2019s \u2018Racing Machines on the Wrist\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>Wrapping around the automatic split-seconds chronograph movement of the watch just as the W1\u2019s swooping bodywork cocoons its engine and occupants, the 43.84 x 49.94 x 16.19 mm Carbon TPT\u00ae case of the RM 65-01 McLaren W1 was inspired by the car\u2019s design features.<\/p>\n<p>In 2022 the Richard Mille creative team, directed by C\u00e9cile Guenat, Creative and Development Director, was given exclusive access to the first clay mock-ups of the W1 in order to take inspiration from its shape \u2013 and determined that a view of the car from above would be the starting point.<\/p>\n<p>The W1\u2019s striking design which is built around the unique McLaren \u2018aero-cell\u2019 architecture gave rise to the RM 65-01 McLaren W1\u2019s indented \u2018double\u2019 bezel which posed one of the greatest technical challenges in the development of the watch.<\/p>\n<p>Drawing from the W1\u2019s compact and muscular shape, high waist line and anhedral door, the Carbon TPT\u00ae bezel sits upon a satin-finished and polished grade 5 titanium second bezel, showcasing advanced engineering. Its curves reveal the Carbon TPT\u00ae caseband, adding depth and emphasizing the watch's contours. It required nine months of work during which eight prototype designs were experimented with. The upper bezel part is a mere five tenths of a millimetre thick at its thinnest point\u2013 the equivalent of five Post-It notes.<\/p>\n<p>The brand also developed a new skeletonised titanium dial design based on the McLaren\u2019s wheel rim patterns and subtly highlighting details with colours that are synonymous with the brand, evoking the feel of a supercar dashboard and more importantly, enhance the practicality of the watch in use.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DRIVING DYNAMICS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Being a true driver\u2019s watch, the RM 65-01 McLaren W1 features the celebrated \u2018function selector\u2019 crown which operates along the lines of a transmission selector by giving the option to choose between three different positions W for \u2018Winding\u2019, D for \u2018Date\u2019 or H for \u2018Hand-Setting\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>The crown, specifically designed for the RM 65-01 McLaren W1 and based on the splines seen on the W1\u2019s drive shafts, is made from grade 5 titanium with a partial, easy-to-grip rubber coating in McLaren papaya orange and a tip adorned with the McLaren \u2018Speedmark\u2019. Wheel rim details also inspired the shape of the chronograph pushers and rapid winding pusher, all of which are mounted on exquisitely crafted titanium frames based on the cutouts seen in the lightweight seats typically used in McLaren supercars.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The aerodynamic angles of the foils and ducts found on the W1\u2019s engine cover and groundeffect spoilers are reflected in patterns seen on the papaya orange rubber strap, while turning the watch over and looking through the sapphire crystal case back reveals the superbly-finished movement. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The RM 65-01 Automatic Split-Seconds Chronograph McLaren W1: A horological manifestation of the desire shared by Richard Mille and McLaren not merely to break records - but to break new ground.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Making this fourth watch in the series left us with the feeling that Richard Mille and McLaren are perfectly in-tune. We both work to the highest technical specifications with the most high-tech materials, ergonomics are as important to us as they are to them, and our design language really seems to have gelled. The interaction between our two teams and the partnership that it has created has, simply, become really strong.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Julien Boillat Casing Technical Director, Richard Mille<\/p>\n<p>\u2018The W1 was designed to give the driver everything they need and nothing they don\u2019t. It\u2019s about a combination of epic power delivery, incredible performance and a high level of theatre both on the racetrack and the road. 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RM 65-01 Automatic Split-Seconds Chronograph McLaren W1
| Brand : | Richard Mille |
| Collection : | RM 65-01 |
| Model : | RM 65-01 Automatic Split-Seconds Chronograph McLaren W1 |
| Complement : | Carbon TPT® - Black Dial - Strap Rubber |
| On sale : | 2024 |
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Brand : Richard Mille Collection : RM 65-01 Model : RM 65-01 Automatic Split-Seconds Chronograph McLaren W1 Complement : Carbon TPT® - Black Dial - Strap Rubber On sale : 2024 List Price : On request Diameter : 43.84 x 49.94 x 16.19 mm Styles : Sporty High Horology Types : Self-winding Calibre : RMAC4 Complication : Hours Minutes Seconds at 6 o’clock Date Split-seconds chronograph with 30- minute counter at 3 o’clock 12-hour counter at 9 o’clock Function selector Rapid winding and variable-geometry rotor Case material : Carbon Case peculiarity : Crown In microblasted polished and satin finished grade 5 titanium with double seal O-ring and rubber collar Dial : Titanium Dial color : Black Strap material : Rubber Strap color : Black + More characteristics :
Movement
Calibre RMAC4
Dimensions
31.78 x 29.98 x 8.69 mm
Jewels
51
Balance
Glucydur®, 4 arms, 4 setting weights, moment of inertia 7.5 mg•cm2, angle of lift 53º
Frequency
36,000 vph (5 Hz)
Balance spring
AK3
index assembly
Triovis n° 2
Power reserve
Around 60 hours (± 10%) without chronograph running
BASEPLATE AND BRIDGES IN GRADE 5 TITANIUM
SPLIT-SECONDS CHRONOGRAPH
FUNCTION SELECTOR
date display
RAPID WINDING MECHANISM
HIGH FREQUENCY BALANCE WITH VARIABLE INERTIA
BVARIABLE-GEOMETRY ROTOR
FAST-ROTATING BARREL (5.5 hours per revolution instead of 7.5 hours)
SPLINE SCREWS IN GRADE 5 TITANIUM FOR THE BRIDGES AND CASE
Case
Carbon TPT®
Dial
In grade 5 titanium with black galvanic treatment, satin finished and microblasted
Strap / Buckles
Black Rubber
DESCRIPTION
EXTREME MACHINES RM 65-01 AUTOMATIC SPLIT-SECONDS CHRONOGRAPH McLAREN W1
- Limited to 500 pieces.
- Most complex automatic chronograph at Richard Mille
- A watch inspired by the W1 and McLaren’s legacy.
Richard Mille reveals its fourth creation to emerge from its collaboration - on-going since 2016 - with the celebrated British supercar maker McLaren: the RM 65-01 Automatic SplitSeconds Chronograph McLaren W1.
The new McLaren W1 supercar that inspired the RM 65-01 McLaren W1 is the groundbreaking successor to two of the greatest supercars ever – the McLaren F1 (1992) and McLaren P1TM (2013) – and elevates the McLaren ‘1’ car lineage to new heights in every aspect of performance.
The brief for the RM 65-01 McLaren W1 required the watch to reflect the cutting edge, high-performance features of the car in terms of its shape, materials and functionality as well as the ‘engine’ that powers it. This development highlights the shared values that has simulated the partnership: pushing the boundaries of performance, driven by passion and human interaction.
THE ULTIMATE POWERPLANT FOR THE ULTIMATE DRIVING WATCH
Richard Mille chose to power the RM 65-01 McLaren W1 with its most high-performance automatic chronograph movement, the RMAC4 that beats at an appropriately high speed of 5Hz or 36,000 vibrations per hour.
This high rate of oscillation enables the split-seconds chronograph calibre to record elapsed times down to just one tenth of a second, while the movement’s vertical clutch and the two six-column wheels ensure precise and ultra-smooth activation of the chronograph.
Also on the theme of speed, the RM 65-01 McLaren W1 ’s movement (which sits on chassis mounting rubbers instead of being secured by a conventional casing ring) features a ‘rapid winding’ system which enables the 60-hour power reserve to be fully charged in little time using the special pusher made from orange Quartz TPT®.
And, in-keeping with McLaren’s ‘performance everywhere’ principle ensuring that the W1 is the ultimate supercar, the RM 65-01 McLaren W1 is also perfect for daily use thanks to both the built-in robustness of the 480-part movement and its variable geometry winding rotor that can be adjusted to the wearer’s lifestyle. The view through the crystal enables the grey electroplasma treatment of the grade 5 titanium baseplate to be fully appreciated, along with the black PVD and grey electroplasma treated grade 5 titanium bridges.Regarding the development of the RM65-01 calibre, Salvador Arbona, Technical Director for Movements at Richard Mille, said: ‘This project perfectly illustrates Richard Mille’s philosophy of constantly pushing technical boundaries to create innovative watches that include the latest watchmaking developments with a functional, practical and highperformance approach.’
BESPOKE BODYWORK - THE RM 65-01 McLAREN W1
Just as the McLaren W1 is engineered to be the brand’s most focused and advanced supercar to date, so the watch that complements it is among the most technically complex of all Richard Mille’s ‘Racing Machines on the Wrist’.
Wrapping around the automatic split-seconds chronograph movement of the watch just as the W1’s swooping bodywork cocoons its engine and occupants, the 43.84 x 49.94 x 16.19 mm Carbon TPT® case of the RM 65-01 McLaren W1 was inspired by the car’s design features.
In 2022 the Richard Mille creative team, directed by Cécile Guenat, Creative and Development Director, was given exclusive access to the first clay mock-ups of the W1 in order to take inspiration from its shape – and determined that a view of the car from above would be the starting point.
The W1’s striking design which is built around the unique McLaren ‘aero-cell’ architecture gave rise to the RM 65-01 McLaren W1’s indented ‘double’ bezel which posed one of the greatest technical challenges in the development of the watch.
Drawing from the W1’s compact and muscular shape, high waist line and anhedral door, the Carbon TPT® bezel sits upon a satin-finished and polished grade 5 titanium second bezel, showcasing advanced engineering. Its curves reveal the Carbon TPT® caseband, adding depth and emphasizing the watch's contours. It required nine months of work during which eight prototype designs were experimented with. The upper bezel part is a mere five tenths of a millimetre thick at its thinnest point– the equivalent of five Post-It notes.
The brand also developed a new skeletonised titanium dial design based on the McLaren’s wheel rim patterns and subtly highlighting details with colours that are synonymous with the brand, evoking the feel of a supercar dashboard and more importantly, enhance the practicality of the watch in use.
DRIVING DYNAMICS
Being a true driver’s watch, the RM 65-01 McLaren W1 features the celebrated ‘function selector’ crown which operates along the lines of a transmission selector by giving the option to choose between three different positions W for ‘Winding’, D for ‘Date’ or H for ‘Hand-Setting’.
The crown, specifically designed for the RM 65-01 McLaren W1 and based on the splines seen on the W1’s drive shafts, is made from grade 5 titanium with a partial, easy-to-grip rubber coating in McLaren papaya orange and a tip adorned with the McLaren ‘Speedmark’. Wheel rim details also inspired the shape of the chronograph pushers and rapid winding pusher, all of which are mounted on exquisitely crafted titanium frames based on the cutouts seen in the lightweight seats typically used in McLaren supercars.
The aerodynamic angles of the foils and ducts found on the W1’s engine cover and groundeffect spoilers are reflected in patterns seen on the papaya orange rubber strap, while turning the watch over and looking through the sapphire crystal case back reveals the superbly-finished movement.
The RM 65-01 Automatic Split-Seconds Chronograph McLaren W1: A horological manifestation of the desire shared by Richard Mille and McLaren not merely to break records - but to break new ground.
‘Making this fourth watch in the series left us with the feeling that Richard Mille and McLaren are perfectly in-tune. We both work to the highest technical specifications with the most high-tech materials, ergonomics are as important to us as they are to them, and our design language really seems to have gelled. The interaction between our two teams and the partnership that it has created has, simply, become really strong.’
Julien Boillat Casing Technical Director, Richard Mille
‘The W1 was designed to give the driver everything they need and nothing they don’t. It’s about a combination of epic power delivery, incredible performance and a high level of theatre both on the racetrack and the road. It is a daunting task to reflect these attributes in a watch, but Richard Mille has exceeded expectations with the RM 65-01 McLaren W1.’
Andrea Bermudez Global Marketing Director, McLaren Automotive.
RETROSPECTIVE
watchES made in collaboration with McLaren
Since forming their long-term partnership in January 2016, Richard Mille and McLaren have created three previous watch models¨
RM 50-03 Tourbillon Split-Seconds Chronograph F1 (2017, 75 produced)
RM 11-03 Automatic Flyback Chronograph McLaren (2018, 500 produced)
RM 40-01 Automatic Tourbillon McLaren Speedtail (2021, 106 produced)
EXTREME MACHINES RM 65-01 AUTOMATIC SPLIT-SECONDS CHRONOGRAPH McLAREN W1
- Limited to 500 pieces.
- Most complex automatic chronograph at Richard Mille
- A watch inspired by the W1 and McLaren’s legacy.
Richard Mille reveals its fourth creation to emerge from its collaboration - on-going since 2016 - with the celebrated British supercar maker McLaren: the RM 65-01 Automatic SplitSeconds Chronograph McLaren W1.
The new McLaren W1 supercar that inspired the RM 65-01 McLaren W1 is the groundbreaking successor to two of the greatest supercars ever – the McLaren F1 (1992) and McLaren P1TM (2013) – and elevates the McLaren ‘1’ car lineage to new heights in every aspect of performance.
The brief for the RM 65-01 McLaren W1 required the watch to reflect the cutting edge, high-performance features of the car in terms of its shape, materials and functionality as well as the ‘engine’ that powers it. This development highlights the shared values that has simulated the partnership: pushing the boundaries of performance, driven by passion and human interaction.
THE ULTIMATE POWERPLANT FOR THE ULTIMATE DRIVING WATCH
Richard Mille chose to power the RM 65-01 McLaren W1 with its most high-performance automatic chronograph movement, the RMAC4 that beats at an appropriately high speed of 5Hz or 36,000 vibrations per hour.
This high rate of oscillation enables the split-seconds chronograph calibre to record elapsed times down to just one tenth of a second, while the movement’s vertical clutch and the two six-column wheels ensure precise and ultra-smooth activation of the chronograph.
Also on the theme of speed, the RM 65-01 McLaren W1 ’s movement (which sits on chassis mounting rubbers instead of being secured by a conventional casing ring) features a ‘rapid winding’ system which enables the 60-hour power reserve to be fully charged in little time using the special pusher made from orange Quartz TPT®.
And, in-keeping with McLaren’s ‘performance everywhere’ principle ensuring that the W1 is the ultimate supercar, the RM 65-01 McLaren W1 is also perfect for daily use thanks to both the built-in robustness of the 480-part movement and its variable geometry winding rotor that can be adjusted to the wearer’s lifestyle. The view through the crystal enables the grey electroplasma treatment of the grade 5 titanium baseplate to be fully appreciated, along with the black PVD and grey electroplasma treated grade 5 titanium bridges.Regarding the development of the RM65-01 calibre, Salvador Arbona, Technical Director for Movements at Richard Mille, said: ‘This project perfectly illustrates Richard Mille’s philosophy of constantly pushing technical boundaries to create innovative watches that include the latest watchmaking developments with a functional, practical and highperformance approach.’
BESPOKE BODYWORK - THE RM 65-01 McLAREN W1
Just as the McLaren W1 is engineered to be the brand’s most focused and advanced supercar to date, so the watch that complements it is among the most technically complex of all Richard Mille’s ‘Racing Machines on the Wrist’.
Wrapping around the automatic split-seconds chronograph movement of the watch just as the W1’s swooping bodywork cocoons its engine and occupants, the 43.84 x 49.94 x 16.19 mm Carbon TPT® case of the RM 65-01 McLaren W1 was inspired by the car’s design features.
In 2022 the Richard Mille creative team, directed by Cécile Guenat, Creative and Development Director, was given exclusive access to the first clay mock-ups of the W1 in order to take inspiration from its shape – and determined that a view of the car from above would be the starting point.
The W1’s striking design which is built around the unique McLaren ‘aero-cell’ architecture gave rise to the RM 65-01 McLaren W1’s indented ‘double’ bezel which posed one of the greatest technical challenges in the development of the watch.
Drawing from the W1’s compact and muscular shape, high waist line and anhedral door, the Carbon TPT® bezel sits upon a satin-finished and polished grade 5 titanium second bezel, showcasing advanced engineering. Its curves reveal the Carbon TPT® caseband, adding depth and emphasizing the watch's contours. It required nine months of work during which eight prototype designs were experimented with. The upper bezel part is a mere five tenths of a millimetre thick at its thinnest point– the equivalent of five Post-It notes.
The brand also developed a new skeletonised titanium dial design based on the McLaren’s wheel rim patterns and subtly highlighting details with colours that are synonymous with the brand, evoking the feel of a supercar dashboard and more importantly, enhance the practicality of the watch in use.
DRIVING DYNAMICS
Being a true driver’s watch, the RM 65-01 McLaren W1 features the celebrated ‘function selector’ crown which operates along the lines of a transmission selector by giving the option to choose between three different positions W for ‘Winding’, D for ‘Date’ or H for ‘Hand-Setting’.
The crown, specifically designed for the RM 65-01 McLaren W1 and based on the splines seen on the W1’s drive shafts, is made from grade 5 titanium with a partial, easy-to-grip rubber coating in McLaren papaya orange and a tip adorned with the McLaren ‘Speedmark’. Wheel rim details also inspired the shape of the chronograph pushers and rapid winding pusher, all of which are mounted on exquisitely crafted titanium frames based on the cutouts seen in the lightweight seats typically used in McLaren supercars.
The aerodynamic angles of the foils and ducts found on the W1’s engine cover and groundeffect spoilers are reflected in patterns seen on the papaya orange rubber strap, while turning the watch over and looking through the sapphire crystal case back reveals the superbly-finished movement.
The RM 65-01 Automatic Split-Seconds Chronograph McLaren W1: A horological manifestation of the desire shared by Richard Mille and McLaren not merely to break records - but to break new ground.
‘Making this fourth watch in the series left us with the feeling that Richard Mille and McLaren are perfectly in-tune. We both work to the highest technical specifications with the most high-tech materials, ergonomics are as important to us as they are to them, and our design language really seems to have gelled. The interaction between our two teams and the partnership that it has created has, simply, become really strong.’
Julien Boillat Casing Technical Director, Richard Mille
‘The W1 was designed to give the driver everything they need and nothing they don’t. It’s about a combination of epic power delivery, incredible performance and a high level of theatre both on the racetrack and the road. It is a daunting task to reflect these attributes in a watch, but Richard Mille has exceeded expectations with the RM 65-01 McLaren W1.’
Andrea Bermudez Global Marketing Director, McLaren Automotive.
RETROSPECTIVE
watchES made in collaboration with McLaren
Since forming their long-term partnership in January 2016, Richard Mille and McLaren have created three previous watch models¨
RM 50-03 Tourbillon Split-Seconds Chronograph F1 (2017, 75 produced)
RM 11-03 Automatic Flyback Chronograph McLaren (2018, 500 produced)
RM 40-01 Automatic Tourbillon McLaren Speedtail (2021, 106 produced)
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Brand : Richard Mille Collection : RM 65-01 Model : RM 65-01 Automatic Split-Seconds Chronograph McLaren W1 Complement : Carbon TPT® - Black Dial - Strap Rubber On sale : 2024 List Price : On request Diameter : 43.84 x 49.94 x 16.19 mm Styles : Sporty High Horology Types : Self-winding Calibre : RMAC4 Complication : Hours Minutes Seconds at 6 o’clock Date Split-seconds chronograph with 30- minute counter at 3 o’clock 12-hour counter at 9 o’clock Function selector Rapid winding and variable-geometry rotor Case material : Carbon Case peculiarity : Crown In microblasted polished and satin finished grade 5 titanium with double seal O-ring and rubber collar Dial : Titanium Dial color : Black Strap material : Rubber Strap color : Black More characteristics :
Movement
Calibre RMAC4
Dimensions
31.78 x 29.98 x 8.69 mm
Jewels
51
Balance
Glucydur®, 4 arms, 4 setting weights, moment of inertia 7.5 mg•cm2, angle of lift 53º
Frequency
36,000 vph (5 Hz)
Balance spring
AK3
index assembly
Triovis n° 2
Power reserve
Around 60 hours (± 10%) without chronograph running
BASEPLATE AND BRIDGES IN GRADE 5 TITANIUM
SPLIT-SECONDS CHRONOGRAPH
FUNCTION SELECTOR
date display
RAPID WINDING MECHANISM
HIGH FREQUENCY BALANCE WITH VARIABLE INERTIA
BVARIABLE-GEOMETRY ROTOR
FAST-ROTATING BARREL (5.5 hours per revolution instead of 7.5 hours)
SPLINE SCREWS IN GRADE 5 TITANIUM FOR THE BRIDGES AND CASE
Case
Carbon TPT®
Dial
In grade 5 titanium with black galvanic treatment, satin finished and microblasted
Strap / Buckles
Black Rubber