Marrying automotive legacy with Richard Mille’s drive for technicity, the newly launched RM 65-01 Automatic Split-Seconds Chronograph McLaren W1 is a masterpiece in automotive-inspired horology. Two brands synonymous with innovations and performance, Richard Mille and McLaren, recently unveiled the cutting-edge timepiece which combines intricate watchmaking craftsmanship with automotive technology design. Limited to 500 pieces, this is the fourth creation to emerge from this collaboration with the celebrated British supercar maker, which has been ongoing since 2016.
The new McLaren W1 supercar that inspired the RM 65-01 McLaren W1 is the groundbreaking successor to two of the greatest supercars ever – the McLaren F1 (1992) and McLaren P1 TM (2013) – and elevates the McLaren “1” car lineage to new heights in every aspect of performance. The McLaren W1 is engineered to be the brand’s most focused and advanced supercar to date. For the RM 65-01 McLaren W1, the design of the watch reflects the cutting edge, high-performance features of the car in terms of its shape, materials and functionality as well as the “engine” that powers it.
Masterpiece of automotive-inspired horologyRichard Mille’s partnership with McLaren consistently strives to achieve the pinnacle of innovation and excellence in both brands’ respective fields, where relentless performance seamlessly merges with aesthetic beauty. Almost a decade into the partnership, this synergy continues to push t.