The RM 27-05 Flying Tourbillon Rafael Nadal is engineered for greatness

The RM 27-05 is renowned for its exceptional shock resistance of 14,000 g-forces and lightweight construction of 11.5 grams. — Photos: Richard Mille

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal still remembers the day Richard Mille contacted him to discuss a potential collaboration, back in 2008.

It involved wearing a Richard Mille watch during his tennis matches, and as someone who had never worn anything on his wrists, Nadal had his doubts.