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Impressive at first sight thanks to its extremely dynamic bridges that span the movement and evoke the claws of "the beast", Yohan Blake’s nickname, the RM 59-01 is machined from anticorodal aluminium Pb109, an alloy of aluminium, magnesium, silicon and lead, which supports the tourbillon carriage and centre-wheel pinion while consolidating the grade 5 titanium base plate assembly with the case. They are also eloxed through anodic oxidation and hand-painted in green and yellow – two colours that also appear on the aluminium flange in tribute to the Jamaican flag – and in honour of Yohan Blake! The RM 59-01 is equipped with a skeletonized, manually-wound tourbillon movement, with an oscillating rate of 21,600 vibrations per hour and a power reserve of circa 48 hours. The highly innovative case of the RM 59-01 Yohan Blake is a new interpretation of the tonneau-shaped design favoured by Richard Mille. It features a surprising thickness and tapering extension between two and five o’clock, which prevents any rubbing of the torque-limiting crown against Yohan Blake’s wrist, making it comfortable to wear. It is made from a translucent composite injected with carbon nanotubes. Thanks to its translucent character, the full complexity of the calibre can be admired through the case. The RM 59-01 possesses a powerful identity, making it one of the most remarkable pieces in the collection. Its design and architecture reflect the personality of the sprinter Yohan Blake, while its performance and unexpected innovations highlight the ambition of Richard Mille to propose ever-more technical and spectacular products. The RM 59-01 Yohan Blake tourbillon watch is available in a limited edition of 50 timepieces. 9 7 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I