Richard Mille is known for making bold and complicated watches. The RM 41-01 Manual Winding Tourbillon Flyback Chronograph Soccer is not just a watch with football colors. It is actually made to track a full 90-minute football match.
Instead of just looking sporty, this watch is built to follow the real structure of a game, including both halves, extra time, and even the score.
At the center, there is a Tourbillon flyback chronograph. This allows the watch to track both halves of the match, stoppage time, and even extra-time periods if needed.
At 9 o’clock, there is a match-phase indicator. Each time you reset the chronograph, it moves to the next stage: first half, second half, first extra time, and second extra time. Around the edge of the dial, the minute scale clearly marks the first 45 minutes and also shows 15 minutes for extra time.
The watch also has home and away goal counters. You can press the pushers to increase the score for each team. Each side can count up to nine goals.
The movement inside is called the RM41-01 calibre. It took about five years to develop. The movement has around 650 internal parts.
It runs at 3 Hz and has a power reserve of around 70 hours. It is also tested to handle strong shocks. which makes it very durable for a mechanical watch.
The watch uses a special double-column wheel system. One part controls start and stop, and another controls reset and flyback. This keeps the chronograph smooth and precise. There is also a function indicator that shows if the crown is in winding, neutral, or time-setting mode.
The RM 41-01 does not just use football as a theme. It actually turns the flow of a match, including time and goals, into mechanical functions. It is a watch that combines the excitement of football with complex watchmaking in a clear and practical way.
Instead of just looking sporty, this watch is built to follow the real structure of a game, including both halves, extra time, and even the score.
A Stadium On The Wrist
The RM 41-01 keeps the curved case shape that Richard Mille is famous for. It is quite big, so it stands out on the wrist. Even though it is large, it is made with light materials like titanium, so it does not feel too heavy. There are two versions. One comes in Red Carmin Basalt TPT, and the other in Dark Blue Quartz TPT with Carbon TPT. The layered material gives the watch a modern and sporty look. Through the glass, you can see the movement inside. The parts are made from grade 5 titanium and are carefully finished. It looks technical, but it is also made with high-end watchmaking skills.A Mechanical Story Of The Match
At the center, there is a Tourbillon flyback chronograph. This allows the watch to track both halves of the match, stoppage time, and even extra-time periods if needed.
At 9 o’clock, there is a match-phase indicator. Each time you reset the chronograph, it moves to the next stage: first half, second half, first extra time, and second extra time. Around the edge of the dial, the minute scale clearly marks the first 45 minutes and also shows 15 minutes for extra time.
The watch also has home and away goal counters. You can press the pushers to increase the score for each team. Each side can count up to nine goals.
Five Years, 650 Components, One Soccer Watch
The movement inside is called the RM41-01 calibre. It took about five years to develop. The movement has around 650 internal parts.
It runs at 3 Hz and has a power reserve of around 70 hours. It is also tested to handle strong shocks. which makes it very durable for a mechanical watch.
The watch uses a special double-column wheel system. One part controls start and stop, and another controls reset and flyback. This keeps the chronograph smooth and precise. There is also a function indicator that shows if the crown is in winding, neutral, or time-setting mode.
Limited and Exclusive
Only 30 pieces are made in each version. This means it is mainly for serious collectors and football insiders.
The RM 41-01 does not just use football as a theme. It actually turns the flow of a match, including time and goals, into mechanical functions. It is a watch that combines the excitement of football with complex watchmaking in a clear and practical way.
A true masterpiece for every football/soccer fan.
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Case Specifications
- Brand: Richard Mille
- Model: RM 41-01 Tourbillon Soccer
- Case Size: 43.23mm x 49.65mm
- Height: 16.08mm
- Case Materials: Available in Red Carmin Basalt TPT® or Dark Blue Quartz TPT®, paired with microblasted and satin-finished titanium flanges featuring a black coating
- Dial: Grade 5 titanium with satin and microblasted finishing, complemented by hand-polished bevels
- Hour Markers: Combination of printed and applied indexes
- Luminosity: Luminous hands and selected markers
- Water Resistance: 50 meters
- Strap: Rubber strap with deployant clasp
Movement Details
- Caliber: RM41-01 (manual-winding)Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds
- Flyback chronograph with centrally displayed minutes and seconds
- Power reserve display
- Function selector indicator
- Mechanical goal counter
- Match-time display
- Movement Dimensions: 32mm x 30.4mm
- Thickness: 10.23mm
- Power Reserve: Approximately 70 hours
- Frequency: 21,600 vibrations per hour
- Jewels: 51
- Certification: Not chronometer certified
- Technical Highlights: Features a 12.4mm tourbillon and 9mm balance wheel. Equipped with a Glucydur® balance wheel with four adjustment screws, Elinvar balance spring, nickel-free Chronifer barrel shaft, and KIF Elastor shock protection system.
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