This June saw the conclusion of the French Open, one of tennis's four Grand Slam tournaments. Spanish player Rafael Nadal emerged victorious, reclaiming the world number one ranking on June 7th for the first time in approximately a year, displacing Switzerland's Roger Federer. The watch Nadal wore during the tournament has become a topic of discussion. He was seen wearing the "RM027" from Richard Mille, a brand with which he has a promotional contract. Nadal played all seven matches wearing this model, equipped with a tourbillon mechanism, and achieved a remarkable victory.

The "RM027," announced this January, is a popular Richard Mille model that immediately received five orders. It is known for its ultimate lightness, weighing under 20 grams, achieved through the use of carbon nanotubes – a material with a strength capable of lifting 1,200 tons with just a 1-centimeter diameter. Touted as potentially the world's most expensive per gram (2.5 million yen per gram), it garnered attention as a watch that defied the conventions of luxury timepieces with its lightness and durability, born from the latest technology and materials. Richard Mille proved its mettle on this ultimate stage, demonstrating that the watch can withstand the impacts of professional tennis, where shots can exceed 200 km/h.

Manual-winding tourbillon. Weight without strap: approximately 13 grams. Price: 49.35 million yen (preliminary). Limited to 50 pieces worldwide.