{"id":57862,"date":"2024-10-08T11:21:13","date_gmt":"2024-10-08T09:21:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autoestrada.ch\/?p=57862"},"modified":"2024-10-08T11:21:14","modified_gmt":"2024-10-08T09:21:14","slug":"the-rm-65-01-automatic-split-seconds-chronograph-mclaren-w1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/autoestrada.ch\/en\/the-rm-65-01-automatic-split-seconds-chronograph-mclaren-w1\/","title":{"rendered":"The RM 65-01 Automatic Split-Seconds Chronograph McLaren W1"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Richard Mille has today revealed the RM 65-01 McLaren Automatic Split-Seconds Chronograph W1, the fourth creation to emerge from its partnership with British luxury supercar and elite motorsports company, McLaren.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new McLaren W1 supercar that inspired the RM 65-01 is the ground-breaking successor to two of the greatest supercars ever \u2013 the McLaren F1 (1992) and McLaren P1<sup>TM&nbsp;<\/sup>(2013) \u2013 and elevates the McLaren \u20181\u2019 car lineage to new heights in every aspect of performance.<\/p><div class=\"autoestrada-nel-contenuto autoestrada-entity-placement\" id=\"autoestrada-2872087695\" style=\"position: relative;padding: 30px;border: 2px solid red;margin: 25px auto 35px;text-align: center;width: fit-content;\"><div class=\"autoestrada-adlabel\">Advertising<\/div><div id=\"autoestrada-231583699\"><!-- START ADVERTISER: from tradedoubler.com -->\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\nvar uri = 'https:\/\/impfr.tradedoubler.com\/imp?type(img)g(25401758)a(2263928)' + new String (Math.random()).substring (2, 11);\r\ndocument.write('<a href=\"https:\/\/clk.tradedoubler.com\/click?p=320153&a=2263928&g=25401758\" target=\"_BLANK\"><img src=\"'+uri+'\" border=0><\\\/a>');\r\n<\/script>\r\n<!-- END ADVERTISER: from tradedoubler.com -->\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The brief for the RM 65-01 McLaren W1 required the watch to reflect the cutting edge, high-performance features of the car in terms of its shape, materials and functionality as well as the \u2018engine\u2019 that powers it. This development highlights the shared values that have given life to the partnership: push the boundaries of performance, driven by passion and human connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>THE ULTIMATE POWERPLANT FOR THE ULTIMATE DRIVING WATCH<\/strong><br>Richard Mille chose to power the RM 65-01 McLaren W1 with its most high-performance automatic chronograph movement, the RMAC4 that beats at an appropriately high speed of 5Hz or 36,000 vibrations per hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This high rate of oscillation enables the split-seconds chronograph calibre to record elapsed times down to just one tenth of a second, while the movement\u2019s vertical clutch and the two six-column wheels ensure precise and ultra-smooth activation of the chronograph.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also on the theme of speed, the RM 65-01 McLaren W1\u2019s movement (which sits on chassis mounting rubbers instead of being secured by a conventional casing ring) features a \u2018rapid winding\u2019 system which enables the 60-hour power reserve to be fully recharged in little time using the special push piece made from orange Quartz TPT\u00ae.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And, in-keeping with McLaren\u2019s &#8220;performance everywhere\u201d principle ensuring that the W1 is the ultimate supercar, the RM 65-01 McLaren W1 is also perfect for daily use thanks to both the built-in robustness of the 480-part movement and its variable geometry winding rotor that can be adjusted to the wearer\u2019s lifestyle. The view through the crystal enables the grey electroplasma treatment of the grade 5 titanium baseplate to be fully appreciated, along with the black PVD and grey electroplasma treated grade 5 titanium bridges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regarding the development of the RM 65-01 calibre, Salvador Arbona, Technical Director for Movements at Richard Mille, said:&nbsp;<em>\u2018This project perfectly illustrates Richard Mille\u2019s philosophy of constantly pushing technical boundaries to create innovative watches that include the latest watchmaking developments with a functional, practical and high-performance approach.\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>BESPOKE BODYWORK \u2013 THE RM 65-01 McLAREN W1: A WATCH LIKE NO OTHER<\/strong><br>Just as the McLaren W1 is engineered to be the marque\u2019s most focused and advanced supercar to date, the watch that complements it is among the most technically complex of all Richard Mille\u2019s \u2018Racing Machines on the Wrist\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wrapping around the automatic split-seconds chronograph movement of the watch just as the W1\u2019s swooping bodywork cocoons its engine and occupants, the 43.84 x 49.94 x 16.19 mm Carbon TPT\u00ae case of the RM 65-01 McLaren W1 was inspired by the car\u2019s lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Early in the W1\u2019s development phase, the Richard Mille creative team directed by C\u00e9cile Guenat, Creative and Development Director, was given exclusive access to the first clay mock-ups of the W1 in order to take inspiration from its shape \u2013 and determined that a view of the car from above would be the starting point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The W1\u2019s striking design which is built around the \u2018unique McLaren \u201caero-cell\u201d architecture gave rise to the RM 65-01 McLaren\u2019s indented \u2018double\u2019 bezel which posed one of the greatest technical challenges in the creation of the watch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Drawing from the W1\u2019s compact and muscular shape, high waist line and anhedral door, the Carbon TPT\u00ae bezel sits on satin-finished and polished grade 5 titanium second bezel, showcasing advanced engineering. Its crenellations reveal the Carbon TPT\u00ae caseband, adding depth and emphasizing the watch&#8217;s contours. It required nine months of work (during which eight prototype designs were experimented with).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bezel upper part is a mere five tenths of a millimetre thick at its thinnest point, making it the thinnest bezel Richard Mille has ever produced.<br>The Brand also developed a new skeletonised titanium dial design based on the McLaren\u2019s wheel rim patterns and subtly highlighting details with colours that are synonymous with the marque, evoking the feel of a supercar dashboard and, importantly, enhance the practicality of the watch in use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>DRIVING DYNAMICS<\/strong><br>Being a true driver\u2019s watch, the RM 65-01 McLaren W1 features the celebrated \u2018function selector\u2019 crown which operates along the lines of a transmission selector by giving the option to choose between three different positions W for \u201cwinding\u201d, D for \u201cDate\u201d or H for \u201cHand-setting\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The crown, especially designed for the RM 65-01 McLaren W1 and based on the splines seen on the W1\u2019s drive shafts, is made from grade 5 titanium with a partial, easy-to-grip rubber coating in McLaren papaya orange and a tip adorned with a papaya-coloured McLaren \u2018Speedmark\u2019. Wheel rim details also inspired the shape of the chronograph push pieces and rapid winding button, all of which are mounted on exquisitely crafted titanium frames based on the cut-outs seen in the lightweight seats typically used in McLaren supercars.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The aerodynamic angles of the foils and ducts found on the W1\u2019s engine cover and ground-effect spoilers are reflected in patterns seen on the papaya orange rubber strap, while turning the watch over and looking through the sapphire crystal case back reveals the superbly-finished movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cThe W1 was designed to give the driver everything they need and nothing they don\u2019t. It\u2019s about a combination of epic power delivery, incredible performance and a high level of theatre both on the racetrack and the road. It is a daunting task to reflect these attributes in a watch, but Richard Mille has exceeded expectations with the RM 65-01 McLaren W1.\u201d<\/em><em><br><\/em>Andrea Bermudez, Global Marketing Director, McLaren Automotive<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cMaking this fourth watch in the series left us with the feeling that Richard Mille and McLaren are perfectly in-tune. We both work to the highest technical specifications with the most high-tech materials, ergonomics are as important to us as they are to them, and our design language really seems to have gelled. The interaction between our two teams and the partnership that it has created has, simply, become really strong.\u201d<\/em><em><br><\/em>Julien Boillat, Casing Technical Director, Richard Mille<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"aes-custom-banner\">\n<!-- START ADVERTISER: from tradedoubler.com -->\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\nvar uri = 'https:\/\/imp.tradedoubler.com\/imp?type(img)g(25663986)a(2367411)' + new String (Math.random()).substring (2, 11);\ndocument.write('<a href=\"https:\/\/clk.tradedoubler.com\/click?p=357348&#038;a=2367411&#038;g=25663986\" target=\"_blank\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"'+uri+'\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" border=\"0\"><\/a>');\n<\/script>\n<!-- END ADVERTISER: from tradedoubler.com -->\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Richard Mille has today revealed the RM 65-01 McLaren Automatic Split-Seconds Chronograph W1, the fourth creation to emerge from its partnership with British luxury supercar and elite motorsports company, McLaren. 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