Since timepieces are beloved by the finest gentlemen in the world, some have collaborated with well-known brands to come up with a piece of their own. Whether their designers or engineers themselves or athletes and adventurous men who want to create a model that will suit their endeavors, prominent men have been taking the helm of coming up with precious watches for more than a century. The latest is Argentinian polo player Pablo Mac Donough with the new Richard Mille RM53-01 Tourbillon.
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Release Date: January 2018
Price when reviewed: US$900,000.00
Richard Mille debuted this new collaboration in SIHH 2018, to the amazement of all the clients, collectors, and enthusiasts present at the watch fair. With an extremely limited edition of only 30 pieces, the new watch is priced at a whopping $900,000 per item. It was one of the most expensive yet show-stopping timepieces presented at the famous watch fair.
Specifications
- Diameter: 44.5mm
- Movement: Manual
- Water Resistant: 50 meters
- Power Reserve: 70 hours
- Frequency: 3Hz
- Strap: Blue silicone
- Buckle: Folding clasp
Pros
Since polo is quite a strenuous sport, watches worn by its players have to be as durable and resistant as the men. Such is the reason why Pablo Mac Donough created this new masterpiece: a strong and heavy-duty timepiece that will still be as good as new even after a rough game of polo. While this is the second collaborative watch with the Argentinian polo player, this particular piece has a more functional design than the first and it has comparatively stronger durability. Beyond the posh sport, hikers, travelers, and other athletic and adventurous men can wear this watch wherever and whenever making it a truly versatile piece.
Cons
As useful as the watch is on the field or on the court, it’s not as helpful when simply telling the time. Compact with transparencies and a multitude of screws and bulbs, the dial presents a complicated and complex face that relatively obscured the time features. Wearers can find it confusing to tell the time with almost all the features of the watch evident on the face. Additionally, the numerals and hands are not as visible, making it more difficult for the owner to simply tell the time.
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