Billionaire Jeff Bezos wears a super rare watch, worth 2.4 million USD

(Dan Tri) - Amazon founder Jeff Bezos attracted attention when he appeared with the Richard Mille RM 27-05 Flying Tourbillon Rafael Nadal, worth 2.4 million USD. This is the most expensive watch in his collection.

According to Forbes, Bezos currently owns a fortune of 241 billion USD, ranking 4th on the list of the richest people in the world . Like many global billionaires, he has a special passion for luxury watches and owns a rare collection.

Jeff Bezos wears the Richard Mille RM 27-05 model worth 2.4 million USD (Photo: FE).

The Richard Mille RM 27-05 that Bezos wore was limited to 80 pieces worldwide, crafted from ultra-light but durable carbon, and is considered by collectors to be a “masterpiece of wearable technology.”

Observers say this is a sign that the billionaire is "upgrading" his taste in watches after many years of preferring more accessible models.

Previously, Jeff Bezos often wore a Ulysse Nardin Dual Time, a Swiss automatic watch with two time zones, a 42mm silver dial and subtle luminescent details. He also owned a custom-made Omega Speedmaster engraved with his name, Blue Origin badge and spaceflight number, which cost $7,000-$9,000.

Bezos's change in watch taste is said to have been inspired by his wife, Lauren Sánchez, who is known for her love of diamond-encrusted Richard Mille designs, including the RM 07 “Intergalactic Dark Night” model worth around $290,000.

Jeff Bezos switched to loving Richard Mille watches after being inspired by his wife (Photo: People).

Unlike many billionaires who favor Rolex or Patek Philippe, Jeff Bezos prefers a minimalist yet sophisticated style. However, his choice of a $2.4 million Richard Mille this time is considered a new class statement in the style of the technology billionaire.

What's so special about Jeff Bezos' $2.4 million watch?

The Richard Mille RM 27-05 Flying Tourbillon Rafael Nadal is one of the rarest watches on the planet, considered the pinnacle of ultra-lightweight and durable craftsmanship. This is also the watch that tennis player Rafael Nadal has worn in Grand Slam matches, including Roland Garros - a testament to its incredible performance and durability.

The RM 27-05 watch model weighs only 11.5 grams (excluding the strap) but is shock-resistant, setting a world record for a hand-wound tourbillon watch.

Tourbillon is a special part in high-end watches, acting as a continuously rotating "cage", helping to counteract the effects of gravity, ensuring the accuracy of the watch.

Close-up of the Richard Mille RM 27-05 Flying Tourbillon Rafael Nadal (Photo: News).

The watch case is crafted from grade 5 Titanium - an alloy that is both lightweight and super durable, resistant to corrosion and comfortable to wear.

The watch face uses Carbon TPT, a material exclusive to Richard Mille, with a unique natural carbon pattern, while also protecting the movement from strong impacts. The transparent structure allows the viewer to admire the details of each movement.

Inside is the ultra-thin RMUP-01 movement, with a 55-hour power reserve, ensuring stable performance under all harsh conditions.

Each RM 27-05 is created with over 4,000 hours of design and handcrafting, converging both mechanical strength and aesthetic value. And only 80 RM 27-05s are produced worldwide.

With a price tag of $2.4 million, this watch is not only a symbol of power for the super-rich but also a testament to the pinnacle of creativity in the luxury sports watchmaking industry.

Tennis star Rafael Nadal wears the Richard Mille RM 27-05 during a match (Photo: Hodinkee).

The Philosophy Behind Million Dollar Watch Designs for Athletes

Launched in 2024, the RM 27-05 is more than just a luxury watch or a sports accessory. It is the crystallization of a special friendship between a watchmaker and a tennis legend, where the desire for perfection and extraordinary endurance meet.

The story begins in 2008, when Richard Mille approached Rafael Nadal with an offer to collaborate on a watch that could follow the tennis player through every match.

Billionaire and famous rapper Jay-Z also uses the Richard Mille RM 27-05 Flying Tourbillon Rafael Nadal watch (Photo: W).

Nadal was skeptical at the time. He believed that sophisticated mechanical watches would not be able to withstand the pressure, speed and intensity of professional tennis.

“Richard came to see me in Mallorca (Spain) and gave me a very heavy platinum watch. I thought he was joking. But when I tried on the real version, it was much lighter and I was immediately convinced,” Nadal recalled.

Mille’s persistence paid off. In 2010, they launched the RM 027 Tourbillon – the lightest tourbillon in the world at the time – kicking off an iconic collaboration between the Swiss brand and the “king of clay”.

Since then, Nadal has won numerous championships with Richard Mille watches on his wrist, making them an integral part of his playing image.

Richard Millie's watches are considered the pinnacle of luxury sports watchmaking (Photo: GQ).

The relationship between the two gradually went beyond the scope of work. Nadal once shared: “Richard is a person who always strives for perfection. That is something I really appreciate. In sports, I always try to improve every day to reach my highest limit.”

This shared philosophy became the basis for the Nadal series of watches. Each RM Nadal is designed to be a “second skin”, perfectly in tune with the athlete in every movement. These watches must not only be light, durable and precise, but also sophisticated enough to reflect the style and character of a champion.

The pinnacle of that journey is the RM 27-05 Flying Tourbillon Rafael Nadal - a watch that billionaire Jeff Bezos and rapper and billionaire Jay-Z also own.

It is a watch that represents the pinnacle of technology and art, a symbol of trust, friendship and limitless spirit - values ​​that Richard Mille and Rafael Nadal share.

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