Richard Mille and McLaren synergy to develop world's lightest timepiece
The model includes graphene, which is 200 instances stronger than steel yet one-sixth the weight.
The new RM 50-03 McLaren F1 was unveiled with the Salon International de la Meilleur Horlogerie (SIHH) in Geneva, Switzerland today (16th). This specific model is produced by Europe watch brand Richard Mille in collaboration with the English Formula One team. 1 ) Weighing less than 40 gr including bracelet, this design is the lightest chronograph available. This progress has been made achievable thanks to the use of cutting-edge supplies such as titanium and carbon dioxide TPT, already traditional inside watchmaking, as well as the new Data TPT, also known as graphene, any material that is six moments lighter and weighs 2 hundred form of carbon crystals. Repeatedly stronger than steel.
The novelty will be the result of a collaborative motivation between the National Graphene Initiate, created in 2015 within the University of Manchester; McLaren's Applied Technologies area; in addition to Northern Thin Plate Systems (NTPT). After months regarding research into practical software for graphene (including from McLaren, which is currently working away at integrating the product into its F1 cars), the Richard Infiniti team discovered that incorporating materials into its product ingredients causes it to be Extremely durable and lightweight although retaining its ergonomics as well as enhancing its appearance.
The new model furthermore features a 50% reduction in vitality consumption for the chronograph and also design elements reminiscent of mid-air intakes on the McLaren-Honda cars and the metal rims around the wheels. The new model is bound to 75 numbered parts and is priced at US$980, 000 (equivalent to more than a few million reais) outside Brazilian. It is only available in the brand's stores and comes with a surprise designed by two-time F1 planet champion Fernando Alonso. THE 1: 5 replica of the crew car driven by Stoffel Vandoorne.