Rafael Nadal Sports RM 027 for French Open

The considerable fortune spent on luxury watches implies an immaculate care so this piece of horology never endures even the slightest bump or scratch. But then we see tennis champion Rafael Nadal swinging a racket with a Richard Mille 027 secured on his right arm. How does he dare do it?

You thought right; the Spanish athlete was sponsored to wear the watch while battling it out on the French Open. The RM 027 weighs only 20 grams, relatively light so as not to disturb Nadal in his craft. The timepiece, with a limited edition of 50 pieces, is composed of a carbon-composite case and lithium alloys. The price: a whopping $525,000.

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Source and photo: Men’s Fitness

Seth Semilof

Co-Founder & COO · Haute Time

Seth Semilof co-founded Haute Living and, with business partner Kamal Hotchandani, launched Haute Time, the brands' luxury timepiece site, to educate buyers about the best watches in the world and to showcase the passion of collectors and the CEOs who lead the great maisons. His love of watches began early: a TAG Heuer at 13, an Omega at 16, and his first Rolex at 20. Through Haute Time he has been honored to visit the greatest watch manufactures in the world and meet the master watchmakers behind them. He has also personally featured private collections exclusive to Haute Time, taking readers inside the watch boxes of Kevin Hart, Carmelo Anthony, Tony Robbins and Swizz Beatz.