Richard Mille debuts McLaren Automatic Flyback Chronograph
The RM 11-03 McLaren Automatic Flyback Chronograph, limited to just 500 pieces globally, will be made available initially mainly to McLaren Ultimate Series clients
Richard Mille and McLaren Automotive revealed their first jointly-commissioned timepiece, the RM 11-03 McLaren Automatic Flyback Chronograph, at the Geneva International Motor Show during a reception hosted by Mike Flewitt – McLaren Automotive CEO – and Richard Mille – CEO of Richard Mille.
The RM 11-03 McLaren, created in close collaboration between McLaren Design Director Rob Melville and Richard Mille Engineer Fabrice Namura, has been in development since McLaren Automotive and Richard Mille started their partnership last year.
Influences and design cues borrowed from McLaren’s range of luxury sports and super cars are reflected in this special timepiece. The watch case is made of Carbon TPT interlaced with Orange Quartz TPT, resulting in an extremely resistant and light-weight case while paying tribute to a colour that is synonymous with McLaren. The Carbon TPT enhances the mechanical performance of the RM 11-03 and offers resistance to harsh environments.
The titanium pushers fitted to the Carbon TPT case echo the design of the distinctive headlights of the McLaren 720S. Titanium inserts, similar in shape to the iconic McLaren F1’s air-intake snorkel and bearing the McLaren logo, adorn the bezel. The complex grade 5 titanium crown is shaped like a McLaren lightweight wheel, while the McLaren Speedmark logo is incorporated on the rubber strap specifically developed for this edition.
Under the bonnet of the RM 11-03 beats the automatic RMAC3 calibre, which was first launched in 2016, and has a flyback chronograph. The instant return of the counter to zero makes it possible to quickly restart the stopwatch function. Powered by two barrels mounted in parallel and a balance wheel with variable inertia, the movement has a 55-hour power reserve.
The baseplate and bridges for this calibre are of PVD-treated grade 5 titanium to ensure the requisite stiffness and perfect functioning of the going train. The satin-finish grade 5 titanium upper bridge creates a visual trajectory around the annual calendar and oversized date as well as the 12-hour chronograph and countdown counters.
The RM 11-03 will be offered to McLaren Ultimate Series customers exclusively through Richard Mille Boutiques. McLaren customers will have the opportunity to match their edition number of 1 to 500 of their McLaren Ultimate Series to the caseback number of their RM 11-03 McLaren, which is priced at 180,000CHF plus tax.
