Richard Mille RM 27-05 Tourbillon Worth $2.4 Million Owned by Jeff Bezos

The watch is in its own category in terms of being extremely lightweight, using high-end materials and exclusivity (only 80 pieces in the entire world), something it has made its name off. To the very high-end consumers such as Jeff Bezos, it is a symbol of both design and prestige.

We will get to know the reasons why this timepiece is so special - Carbon TPT B.4 architecture, the details of the CALIBRE RM27-05 movement and why it costs this timepiece about $2.4 million dollars.

Limited to Just 80 Pieces Worldwide & Worth $2.4 Million

The RM 27-05 is highly rare with only 80 in the world.

Official retail prices were late CHF 980,000 (almost US $1.1 million) at launch, but the market has shot up in value, with listings of this model in the range of $230,000 to $800,000 or more.

The estimation of the price, Worth $2.4 Million is reasonable of a collector item considering its exclusivity and the fact that Jeff Bezos owns it as a celebrity.

Crafted from Carbon TPT B.4 & Weighing Just 11.5 Grams of Absolute Toughness

The case material is also one of the eye-catching characteristics of this watch: Carbon TPT B.4, an advanced composite that has been worked out in collaboration with NTPT for five years.

Carbon TPT B.4 is:

• ~4 % denser
• ~15 % stiffer fibre structure
• ~30 % stronger resin bind

 However, the entire case (without strap) is only 11.5 grams - a record absolute toughness benchmark of a manual-wound flying tourbillon.

This unbelievable lightness is coupled with a shock-resistance of 14, 000 g, another record in this type of wrist watch.

CALIBRE RM27-05 Movement: Flying Tourbillon, Fast-Rotating Flying Barrel

The RM 27-05 is centred on the CALIBRE RM27-05, a skeletonised movement with manual winding that has serious engineering characteristics.

The major movement characteristics are:

• Frequency: 3 Hz (21,600 vph)
• Power reserve: approx. 55 hours (±10%)
• Flying tourbillon: no top bridge and is mounted on a ball-bearing support, this saves weight and increases shock resistance.
• Fast-rotating flying barrel: The mainspring barrel is also flying (mounted on one side) and fast-rotating in order to assist robustness - this fast-rotating flying barrel assists the work in the most extreme conditions.
• Movement weight: only 3.79 grams of the calibre itself.

Such information contributes to the fact that the RM 27-05 is not only a luxurious timepiece but also a technological one.

Why Jeff Bezos & Collectors Value It

To a collector such as Jeff Bezos, there are a number of attractive features in the RM 27-05:

• Ultra-exclusive: There are only 80 pieces in the world and this implies scarcity.
• Advanced materials & engineering: Carbon TPT B.4, titanium, skeletonisation, monobloc case design, etc. are all evidence of the high-end watchmaking.
• Strong story & heritage: The RM 27 collection has been created through partnership with tennis star Rafael Nadal who wears the Richard Mille watch even in extreme circumstances. This gives the story a high-performance sporty touch.
• Investment value: Due to its rarity, the ownership of a celebrity and the value that it has in the secondary market get up, as this watch is not considered solely an item of adornment.
• Design & visibility: The skeletonised dial, artistic case and brand prestige attracts a lot of visual impressions.

Key Specifications Snapshot

The highlights of its specs are as follows:

• Case: Carbon TPT B.4, dimensions of approximately 37.25 mm x 47.25 mm x 7.20 mm.
• Weight: 11.5 grams excluding the strap.
• Shock resistance: up to 14,000 g.
• Movement: CALIBRE RM27-05, manual-wind, flying tourbillon, fast-rotating flying barrel.
• Power reserve: ~55 hours.
• Limited edition: 80 pieces worldwide.
• Market valuation: in the collector channels, up to approximately $2.4 million.

Conclusion

The Richard Mille RM 27-05 Flying Tourbillon is a convergence of the finest lightweight material, high performance and exclusivity. Worth between $2.4 million, and incredibly scarce, it is a prize to collectors such as Jeff Bezos who love the combination of horological expertise, value and investment potential.

The Carbon TPT B.4 which weighs only 11.5 grams is not a timepiece, this is a statement, and so is the CALIBRE RM27-05 movement with its flying tourbillon and rotating barrel. Those who appreciate the latest watchmaking and have the disposable income, the RM 27-05 is one of the most stunning watches on the market.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q-1. What makes the Richard Mille RM 27-05 “Worth $2.4 Million”?
Ans- Its scarcity (only 80 pieces), utilization of modern material (Carbon TPT B.4), high-quality movement (CALIBRE RM27-05) and celebrity ownership all add up to its high price. The market values recorded in the secondary market are valued at about $2.3 million and above. 

Q-2. What is the material Carbon TPT B.4 and how is it different?
Ans- Carbon TPT B.4 is a new generation composite material that Richard Mille uses that is developed with NTPT. It is 4 percent heavier, its fibres 15 percent tougher and its resin 30 percent tougher than its predecessors, allowing it to use thinner case elements and work better. 

Q-3. What are the movement characteristics of the RM 27-05?
Ans- It is powered by CALIBRE RM27-05: a skeleton movement, manual-wound, 3 Hz rate, approximately 55 hour power supply, flying tourbillon (no top bridge) and a fast-rotating flying barrel. Weight of movement is just ~3.79 g. 

Q-4. Why is the weight so important for this watch?
Ans- Since the RM 27 series is made to be used in high performance (such as Rafael Nadal on the court) ultra-light weight guarantees comfort, low interference, and high shock absorption (14,000 g). This technical accomplishment belongs to the attraction of a collector.

Q-5. Who benefits most from owning this watch?
Ans- The greatest beneficiaries would be the collectors of horological rarity, technical innovation and brand prestige. In the case of firms such as Richard Mille and in the case of people with high net worth, watches such as RM 27-05 can be considered as investment uses, taste statements as well as a symbol of wealth.