Cover Charles Leclerc at the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 26, 2024 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco (Photo by Arnold Jerocki/FilmMagic)
Charles Leclerc at the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 26, 2024 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco (Photo by Arnold Jerocki/FilmMagic)
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Monaco GP 2024 champion Charles Leclerc wore the white ceramic RM 72-01 flyback chronograph on the winner's podium
Ferrari's Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc finally won the Monaco Grand Prix in his seventh attempt. An elated Leclerc took the podium to euphoric applause—the victory was particularly significant for the locals as it was the first time that a Monégasquesa had won the GP on home ground since 1931. Albert II, Prince of Monaco, was reported to have tears in his eyes and happily joined in the champagne-spraying tradition after the trophy presentation.
The hawk-eyed would notice a white watch on Leclerc throughout the celebration. The watch was a Richard Mille, which was no surprise given the brand's close relationship with Ferrari—it became the sponsor of the Italian marque's Formula 1 team in 2021. The partnership has also produced one of the most talked-about watches in recent years, the RM UP-01, one of the thinnest watches in the world.
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Above Richard Mille RM UP-01 Ferrari
Richard Mille RM UP-01 Ferrari
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But Leclerc wore a different watch during his triumphant moment: the RM 72-01 Lifestyle In-House Chronograph in white ceramic. The watch boasts the first flyback chronograph movement, the automatic CRMC-1, developed entirely by Richard Mille. Introduced in 2020, it features a patented double oscillating pinion mechanism, which has little effect on the 50-hour power reserve. This innovative mechanism allows the chronograph to operate with minimal impact on the power reserve.
Above Richard Mille RM 72-01 Lifestyle In-House Chronograph in white ceramic
Richard Mille RM 72-01 Lifestyle In-House Chronograph in white ceramic
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Eschewing the geometrical placement of the indicators, the minute counter can be found at 2 o’clock, the hour at 5 o’clock, and the seconds at 9 o’clock. The big date counter can be found at ‘7’. The only numerals for the hour markers on the dial are ‘3’, ‘8’ and ‘11’.
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Brian Cheong leads the watch (Tatler GMT) and jewellery content at Tatler Malaysia, combining sharp editorial insight with years of luxury lifestyle experience. A seasoned journalist in luxury watches based in Kuala Lumpur, Brian had previously helmed World of Watches, Men's Folio and Prestige Malaysia.
