Richard Mille lifts the veil on its latest racing-inspired creation—the RM 65-01 Automatic Split-Seconds Chronograph McLaren W1.

The precision timepiece marks a new chapter in the enduring alliance between the Swiss watchmaker and British automaker McLaren. Its origins trace back to the W1, McLaren’s groundbreaking new hypercar that succeeds legends like the F1 and P1.

Echoing the W1’s emphasis on performance, the RM 65-01 engine boasts a 5Hz caliber with split-seconds chronograph to measure elapsed times down to a tenth of a second. The high-speed movement sits ensconced within a case whose contours mimic the W1’s sweeping silhouette and muscular physique.

Swooping lines and sharp edges evoke sensations of speed and motion, while touches of McLaren’s signature papaya orange add a flash of color. Peering inside reveals a technical showcase of bridges, baseplates and finishes—a wrist-bound work of mechanical art.

Both watchmaker and carmaker push boundaries through technical innovation and meticulous craftsmanship. This shared ethos manifests in the RM 65-01, a dynamo of a timepiece with the soul of a supercar. Its nuanced design reflects the W1’s essence—the ultimate expression of power, precision and driver-focused thrills.

With each glance of its dial, the RM 65-01 chronicles tales of track triumphs and motoring milestones. Time takes on new meaning when measured in fractions of a second.