Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XXV

9 9 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I the barrel and tourbillon bridges. Despite the incredible levity of the movement, it can still resist shocks of 5,000 g. The RM 50-03 calibre also introduces a cutting edge split- seconds mechanism developed by expert engineers at Richard Mille. The new column wheel operates the different levers of the split-seconds function and optimises the chronograph's operation. While previous Richard Mille chronographs have traditionally featured a wheel with eight columns, the one equipping the RM 50-03 now only has six columns to ensure optimised simultaneous movement, maximal function locking, and greater adjustment durability. The functionality is straightforward – the pusher at 8 o'clock starts or stops the seconds hand of the chronograph. The pusher at 4 o'clock stops the split seconds hand and allows an intermediary time to be read off while the chronograph is engaged. When this pusher is pressed again, the split-seconds hand catches up with the chronograph hand and simultaneously continues its course. The pusher at 10 o'clock resets the hands. One of the most impressive feats embodied in the RM 50-03 McLaren F1is the use of an entirely new material: graphene. This revolutionary nanomaterial is six times lighter than steel but 200 times more resistant, and it is injected into the Carbon TPT™which forms the case and bezel. RichardMille partnered with the University of Manchester, McLaren Applied Technologies and North Thin Ply Technology to accomplish yet another example of using technology from another field to enhance extreme watchmaking. This astounding watch will be available in a limited edition of 75 pieces.