In the world of luxury watches, where craftsmanship meets cutting-edge innovation, Richard Mille has once again raised the bar — this time in collaboration with automotive powerhouse Ferrari. The result? The RM UP-01 Ferrari, officially one of the world’s thinnest mechanical watches, measuring an astonishing 1.75mm thick.
Yes, you read that right — 1.75mm. That’s slimmer than a credit card.
Precision Meets Performance
Richard Mille is no stranger to extreme horology, and the RM UP-01 is a bold statement of what’s possible when form and function collide. The brand’s signature fusion of technical mastery and daring design finds new expression here, in a timepiece that defies conventional engineering.
Despite its wafer-thin build, the RM UP-01 packs a high-performance manually wound movement developed in collaboration with Audemars Piguet Le Locle. The watch delivers 45 hours of power reserve, operates at 4 Hz, and manages to fit all 155 components within its razor-thin case — without compromising on durability or precision.
A Design That Reflects Ferrari’s DNA
More than just a technical marvel, the RM UP-01 also embodies Ferrari’s spirit of innovation and speed. The sleek grade 5 titanium case is ultra-light yet robust, weighing just 2.82 grams. The case’s form is minimal, but its impact is bold — with sharp lines, high-performance finishes, and of course, the Ferrari Prancing Horse logo etched into the case front.
Unlike traditional watches where the movement is mounted within a case, Richard Mille reengineered the design: the movement and case are effectively integrated. This innovation allows the watch to maintain rigidity and resist shock, a critical feat given its extreme thinness.
Engineering Without Compromise
To ensure reliability under real-world conditions, the RM UP-01 underwent the same brutal testing Richard Mille applies to all its timepieces — including shock, torsion, and drop resistance. It may be ultra-thin, but it’s not delicate.
The watch is water-resistant up to 10 metres, with the crown and function selector cleverly recessed into the case to maintain its sleek profile. And though ultra-light, it’s built to perform — true to both Richard Mille’s and Ferrari’s DNA.
Ultra-Exclusive by Design
Of course, with boundary-pushing design comes exclusivity. Richard Mille will produce only 150 pieces of the RM UP-01 Ferrari, making it as rare as it is revolutionary. And with a reported price tag of around US$1.88 million, this watch isn’t just for collectors — it’s for connoisseurs of high-performance engineering.
In a world obsessed with going big, Richard Mille and Ferrari chose to go thin — and they’ve done it with breathtaking precision. The RM UP-01 isn’t just a timepiece; it’s a technical triumph that redefines what a mechanical watch can be.
