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Geplaatst op 16-06-2025 door Marc Hut
Lewis Hamilton’s watch is almost as spectacular as his move to Ferrari. The Richard Mille RM 43-01 Ferrari Tourbillon Split Seconds Chronograph is extremely technical, highly exclusive and more expensive than most Ferrari models.
As purebred Dutchmen, we are naturally very interested in Max Verstappen’s watch. Still, the watch Lewis Hamilton was spotted wearing recently is definitely worth a closer look. His Richard Mille RM 43-01 Ferrari Tourbillon Split Seconds Chronograph is a technical masterpiece that fits perfectly into the world of Formula 1, Ferrari and ultra exclusive luxury watches.
If Hamilton’s move to Ferrari was already a statement, this watch adds even more impact. With a price that starts well above one million euros, this Richard Mille watch is more expensive than many Ferrari models.
The Richard Mille RM 43-01 Ferrari Tourbillon Split Seconds Chronograph is a watch for the very top of the collector market.
A tourbillon is a mechanical construction originally designed to reduce the influence of gravity on the accuracy of a watch. In modern wristwatches, a tourbillon is mainly a sign of exceptional craftsmanship and technical ambition.
A split seconds chronograph, also known as a rattrapante, is a chronograph with two seconds hands. This allows the wearer to measure intermediate times and total times. That makes it far more complex than a standard chronograph. Combined with a tourbillon, it creates one of the most technically impressive watches you can wear on the wrist.
The design of this watch is closely connected to Ferrari’s technical world. The X shaped bridges reinforce the visual chassis of the watch, while the pushers resemble air intakes. The result is a watch that does not simply carry the Ferrari name, but also uses the design language of the brand.
That makes the RM 43-01 especially interesting for fans of motorsport watches. Speed, engineering and exclusivity can be seen in the case, the dial and the openworked movement.
The case of this remarkable Limited Edition watch measures 42.9 mm × 17.1 mm × 51.2 mm. The watch is water resistant to 50 metres. If you would like to own this unique model, there are two versions:
Inside the watch beats the hand wound calibre RM 43-01. This movement consists of 514 parts and offers a 70 hour power reserve. Power reserve means how long a mechanical watch keeps running after it has been fully wound.
The watch also includes torque and function indicators, while the skeletonised movement shows the tourbillon at 4 o’clock. Because of its extremely limited production, this Richard Mille is mainly aimed at serious collectors. Future value growth is never guaranteed, but exclusivity plays an important role in the appeal of this model.
Lewis Hamilton is known for his distinctive style. Since his move to Ferrari, a watch like the Richard Mille RM 43-01 fits his image perfectly. It is not a subtle watch, but a statement piece that shows how engineering, speed and luxury can come together in one exceptional object.
For a Formula 1 driver, a chronograph also makes perfect sense. A chronograph is designed to measure elapsed time, which makes it a natural match for a sport where every fraction of a second matters.
The price of a Ferrari varies greatly depending on the model, specification and market. In the Netherlands, these are rough guide prices:
A watch of around €1.3 million, such as the Richard Mille RM 43-01 Ferrari, is therefore more expensive than almost every standard Ferrari. Only extremely limited Ferrari models, special configurations or classic auction cars can exceed this amount.
The Richard Mille RM 43-01 Ferrari Tourbillon Split Seconds Chronograph is not an everyday watch, but a technical work of art for the very top of the market. It combines Ferrari design, advanced watchmaking and extreme exclusivity. That makes Lewis Hamilton’s watch one of the most striking Formula 1 watches of the moment.
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Source text and photos: RichardMille.com and Ferrari.com.
