EPIC PROPORTIONS

Richard Mille and Ferrari take the victory lap with their first collaboration timepiece.

- Brandon Chia

Richard Mille is a horological tour de force known for precision, architecture and technical innovations in watchmaking. So, it was no surprise when the manufacture broke the world record in 2023 for the thinnest watch in existence with the RM UP-01 Ferrari.

Motorsports and watches have a shared history since the ’50s as timekeeping is crucial for drivers to track their progress during training or, more importantly, at a race; but this collaboration that began in 2021 with the Italian car manufacturer goes beyond that. Both Richard Mille and Ferrari share a relentless quest for perfection and are steadfast when it comes to high-octane performance.

Thus, the RM UP-01 Ferrari at just 1.75mm thick—case and movement included—was born from the combined know-how of these two iconic brands to create dozens of prototypes and more than 6,000 hours of laboratory testing to complete.