The relationship between watchmaker Richard Mille and tennis superstar Rafael Nadal started back in 2008 and over the years, this unique partnership has not only spawned the lightest tourbillon but also several horological masterpieces. The ever-popular Richard Mille x Rafael Nadal Collection has been updated with a new wristwatch that continues with the tradition of pushing the boundaries of horological innovation. The all-new RM 35-03 Rafael Nadal is a derivative of the original RM 35, which came with an ultra-light movement weighing just 4.3 grams. The new timepiece has been launched in two versions ? blue Quartz TPT with a white Quartz TPT caseband and white Quartz TPT and Carbon TPT with a Carbon TPT caseband.

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The new tonneau case measures 43.15 x 49.95 x 13.15 mm and is made from something called Quartz TPT. The exotic material is not only ultra-lightweight but also extremely robust that can easily withstand abuse. It is made using quartz fibers, which are obtained by softening high-purity quartz rods over high heat and spinning off filaments. According to the watchmaker, a single fiber can have a tensile strength of 800 kilo-pounds per square inch, which is crazy. However, in addition to its functional benefits, th...