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Introducing the Richard Mille RM 70-01 Tourbillon Alain Prost
With that in mind, meet the RM 70-01 Tourbillon Alain Prost. And immediately you’re thinking, “What the hell is up with that case?
Shedding light on the matter, Prost says, “I ultimately turned to cycling through circumstances that took place during my sabbatical from F1 driving in 1992. My physical therapist at the time, Pierre Baleydier, was crazy about cycling. A former racer himself, he convinced me that the sport could be an especially worthwhile alternative to my training method because I was having problems with my knees and back. Since I didn’t quite know how to improve myself physically for my return in 1993, I began with mountain biking and decided to take on the challenge.”
When Mille learned of this little personal aspect of Prost’s life, this is where he decided was the best opportunity to create a timepiece that would be truly personally relevant to Prost. And why wouldn’t Mille want to bear such personal impact on Prost’s life? The two gents are, after all, friends first rather than simply in an ambassador-brand marketing relationship.
So, the Carbon TPT® RM 70-01 Tourbillon Alain Prost has this crazy, dynamic evolution of Mille’s tonneau case, such that it curves away from the wrist when worn on the right hand. Consider it a strictly “destro” Richard Mille watch. Therefore, when worn for long hours while riding the bike, you won’t have the side of the watch dig into the back of your hand while you grabbing onto the handle bars for long rides. Also, so that the watch is readable while in the riding position, the case has a variable width from its left to its right side (thickest side), in the same way the Yohan Blake watch cases are shaped. Coincidentally, the perfect watch for motorbike riders, too.
Using the pusher at 2 o’clock, you select the digit you’d like to change. Then using the pusher at 11 o’clock, you change the number on the roller. And in this manner, you’re able to keep track of the distance you’ve clocked over the progress of your rides.
Technical Specifications: RM 70-01 Tourbillon Alain Prost
Movement
Manual winding calibre RM70-01 made largely out of Grade-5 titanium; hours and minutes; mechanical odometer; tourbillon; power reserve indicator; 70-hour power reserve
Case
54.88 x 49.48 x 17.65mm Carbon TPT® case; water-resistant to 50m
Strap
Performance sports strap
Price: CHF 799,000 (excluding VAT), limited to 30 pieces