Richard Mille presents the RM053-01 Tourbillon Pablo Mac Donough, a limited edition of 30 pieces and designed to withstand extreme shock resistance conditions, even the sapphire crystal too!

Polo is an extremely dangerous sport, and falling down or getting hit with the ball or even a mallet is part of the game.  Pablo has gotten his nose broken several times, had surgery and bone replacement near his right eye, fallen off his horse, and hit many times in the nose and mouth.

This new RM53-01 compared to the original RM53 from SIHH 2012 now has the entire movement exposed.  It's not concealed anymore which makes for a much better viewing experience (see below picture for original RM053).

You'll love the suspension braided cables which are only 0.27mm in diameter.  There are 10 pulleys in the movement which ensures equal distribution of tension and balance.  RM says this system provides shock absorption to more than 5,000 g's!

Another new feature with the RM53-01 is the "laminated sapphire glass" which is used in the automotive industry.  RM wanted to have a sapphire glass which could withstand the swing of a polo mallet.  To make this laminated sapphire glass, you get 2 sapphire glass cylindrical discs polished to a mirror finish on both sides and treated with anti-reflection coating.  Then between the 2 discs is a thin sheet of vinyl.  After extensive milling, the glass is ready.  The end result is a laminated sapphire glass 2.4mm thick which can withstand a pendulum impact of a full thrust of a 4.5 kg weight behind a steel point.  This impact is much greater than a swinging malet, so it'll survive any impact Pablo exposes himself to on the polo field.  And now, any owner can admire this fully exposed beautiful suspension movement.

Retail pricing is 863,000 CHF including taxes.