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SIHH 2014: Richard Mille Presents the Yohan Blake RM 61-01. Live Pictures and Pricing.

The RM 61-01 Yohan Blake takes all of its cues from the RM 59-01 tourbillon launched last year for the Olympic medalist and 2nd fastest man over 100m and 200m. It combines the caliber RMUL2 with its highly skeletonised grade 5 titanium movement treated with PVD and Titalyt® to provide maximum performance. The bezel and the back of the RM 61-01 are created from TZP-N. This ultra-tough black ceramic material has a low density (6g.cm3) combining extreme resistance to scratches with a very low coefficient of thermal conductivity. Composed of 95% Zirconium compound stabilized with Yttrium, TZP-N provides a perfect finish with blasted and hand polished anglage in combination with a caseband created from light and highly resilient NTPT® carbon. Its drawn-out shape between 2 and 5 o’clock stops the crown from rubbing against the sprinter handle.

The skeletonised RMUL2 movement with 55 hours power reserve is built in grade 5 titanium treated with PVD and Titalyt® using a free sprung balance beating at 4Hz. Developed with sporting applications in mind, Richard Mille has consciously aimed for exceptional impact resistance, with validation testing for the RM 61-01 carried out in excess of 5000 G’s.

Accentuating the tough character of this novel timepiece are the large crown protectors, offering full security to the crown during sports and other activities. The green flying bridges, woven into the front of the movement, are anodized and painted by hand, bringing to mind the colors of his Jamaican homeland, together with Yohan Blake’s nickname ‘The Beast’, a name imparted to him during his amazing record breaking perfomances on athletics tracks around the world.

Sticker Price $120,000 USD. For more info on Richard Mille click here.

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Editor & Publisher and filed under Richard Mille, SIHH and tagged Richard Mille Yohan Blake RM61-01 Richard Mille Calibre RMUL2 2014.

SIHH 2014: Richard Mille Presents Ten New Watches and a Bracelet for the Ladies Collection. Live Pictures and Pricing.

This week at the SIHH 2014, we witnessed ten new creations from Richard Mille as well as the premiere of the first metal bracelet ever developed by this manufacture. The bracelet was developed for the two new ladies' watches the RM 07-01 and the RM 037. This new bracelet —strap as Richard Mille refers to it— is entirely made out of gold. The bracelet is composed of dozens of links, requires 65 hours of programming and several hours to manufacture. In perfect harmony with the lines of the case, it is an extension of the watch’s design, constantly evoking the curves of the bezel and the case back but also the characteristic profile of the
Richard Mille watch. Each link is micro-blasted, satin-brushed and polished. The ensemble is held together by 36 spline screws in grade 5 titanium and completed with a double-fold clasp in gold. As for all the models, the finishes are entirely handcrafted. Comfort has always been one of the brand’s top priorities. Many years of development and testing concerning the development of this strap has resulted in a very ergonomic ensemble that is a pleasure
to wear. It is a combination of aesthetic appeal and perfect integration. The new Gold Richard Mille strap is available in 5N red gold or in white gold.

New Richard Mille integrated bracelet in 5N Red Gold.

New Richard Mille integrated bracelet in White Gold.

While we were at Richard Mille's pavillion, we had the opportunity to run into Richard Mille himself and exchange a few words. Here are some pictures of him during our visit. This year the number of live pictures of the new timepieces will be very limited as Mr. Mille didn't want for the press to take too many pictures of his watches. Fortunately we were able to photograph several of them after talking to him about it.

Here is a combination of live pictures and a few stock images of the new watches unveiled this year. The new watches are the RM 07-01 Ladies, RM 19-01 Natalie Portman, RM 35-01 Rafael Nadal, RM 30-01 Competition G Sensor Sebastien Loeb, RM 037 Ladies, RM 50-01 Lotus F1 Team Romain Grosjean, RM 51-01 Tiger & Dragon Michelle Yeoh, RM 60-01 Flyback Chronograph Regatta, RM 61-01 Yohan Blake and the RM 63-01 Dizzy Hands.

Richard Mille RM 07-01 Ladies in ATZ White Ceramic and Red Gold. Sticker Price $100,000 USD.

Richard Mille RM 037 Ladies on Bracelet. Sticker Price Not Confirmed Yet.

Richard Mille RM61-01 Yohan Blake. Sticker Price $120,000 USD.

Richard Mille RM 63-01 Dizzy Hands. Sticker Price $120,000 USD.

Richard Mille RM 19-01 Tourbillon Natalie Portman. Sticker Price Not Confirmed Yet.

Richard Mille 35-01 Rafael Nadal. Sticker Price Not Confirmed Yet.

Richard Mille RM 36-01 Competition G Sensor Sebastien Loeb. Limited Edition 30 Pieces. Sticker Price $655,000 USD.

Richard Mille RM 50-01 Lotus F1 Team Romain Grosjean. Sticker Price Not Confirmed Yet.

Richard Mille Rm 51-01 Tiger & Dragon Michelle Yeoh. Sticker Price Not Confirmed Yet.

Richard Mille RM 61-01 Flyback Chronograph Regatta. Sticker Price $155,000 USD.

Richard Mille RM 61-01 Flyback Chronograph Regatta. Sticker Price $155,000 USD.

For more info on Richard Mille SIHH 2014 Novelties click here.

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Editor & Publisher and filed under Richard Mille, SIHH and tagged Richard Mille RM 07-01 Ladies Richard Mille RM 19-01 Natalie Portman Richard Mille RM 35-01 Rafael Nadal RM 30-01 Competition G Sensor Sebastien Loeb Richard Mille RM 037 Ladies Richard Mille RM 50-01 Lotus F1 Team Romain Grosjean Richard Mille RM 51-01 Tiger & Dragon Michelle Yeoh RM 60-01 Flyback Chronograph Regatta Richard Mille RM 61-01 Yohan Blake Richard Mille RM 63-01 Dizzy Hands Richard Mille Novelties.

Insider: Richard Mille RM011 Le Mans Classic. Enough Blue and Yellow Accents to Make it Stand Out.

How often do you run into a Richard Mille watch in the wild? The most probable answer is, never. Now, the chances of running into a RM011 Le Mans Classic Limited Edition in the wild, are even more slim. The new Richard Mille RM011 Le Mans Classic Limited Edition is truly an amazing timepiece now fitted with a 24-hour chronograph instead of the traditional 12-hour chronograph on other Felipe Massa RM011s. As it is the norm with Richard Mille watches, the dial is skeletonized featuring white Arabic numerals, a 60-minute chrono-register at 9, a 24-hour chrono-register at 6, running seconds at 3 o'clock and month aperture between 4 and 5 o'clock as this watch is an annual calendar as well. The iconic big date display on Richard Mille watches at 12 o'clock provides a very unique touch to the skeleton dial and the blue and yellow accents on the registers provide a perfectly balanced dial with enough contrast to make the watch stand out. The 24-hour chrono register features a special yellow marker at the 16th hour to immortalize the time at which — traditionally until 2008— the race used to start on Saturdays at 16:00 hours. Only 150 pieces are available of this limited edition watch.

The Richard Mille Le Mans Classic Limited Edition is a very advanced time measuring device. Fitted with a tripartite titanium case measuring 50x40mm and a thickness of 16.15mm, the RM011 Le Mans Classic Limited Edition provides an amazing wrist presence with lightness and comfort that is just unbeatable. Richard Mille created this special chronograph to commemorate their involvement with the 2012 Le Mans Classic event as sponsor and official timekeeper. With its white carbon fiber flange around the edge of the dial, the white and green checkered Le Mans Classic logo located at 12 o'clock, the blue rubberized crown ring and the light blue and yellow accents, this watch is just exceptional.

This watch is fitted with the Richard Mille calibre RM011-S—an automatic movement with a rotor with variable geometry and power reserve of 55 hours— that is fully visible via the double-coated anti-reflective sapphire crystal on the case back. The details on the case are just exceptional and a real treat for the eyes. With a case assembled with 16 spline screws—in grade 5 titanium— and abrasion resistant washers—in copper-nickel-zinc alloy—, this piece is literally every watchlifestyler's dream.

 As you can see, every single detail on this watch has been meticulously taken care of and you definitely can't go wrong buying one. On the wrist, the watch wears extremely comfortably and with a wrist presence that is unparalleled. After reviewing several Richard Mille Felipe Massa watches, we think this is the nicest of all Felipe Massa RM011s ever made.

Sticker Price $125,000 USD. For more info on Richard Mille click here.  

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Editor & Publisher and filed under Richard Mille and tagged Richard Mille RM011 Le Mans Classic Limited Edition Richard Mille Felipe Massa RM011 Richard Mille RM011-S Calibre 2013.

Insider: Richard Mille RM030 Americas Limited Edition. Another Superb Creation by This Manufacture in a 30-Piece Limited Edition with Declutchable Rotor.

On August 2, 2013, we published the news about the launch of the Richard Mille RM030 Americas Limited Edition. Today, we bring you a hands-on review with live pictures of this amazing watch fitted with a declutchable rotor.

Following the success of the RM011, RM016, and RM028 limited editions created exclusively for sale in the Americas, Richard Mille created the RM030 Americas Limited Edition. The RM030 Americas Limited Edition is very different from all the other models due to its bright orange flange and its case measuring 50 mm x 42.70 mm x 13.95 mm made of carbon nanotubes —like those used on the RM27-01 or the RM052-01.

The watch features a beautiful sapphire dial with white Arabic numerals, a power reserve indicator at 9, a vertical date aperture at 7, and an On/Off Rewinding indicator at 12 o'clock right above the central pinion. As you can appreciate in these pictures —taken under natural light—, the orange accents are brighter than what the stock images depict and way more appealing.

The beating heart inside the RM030 Americas Limited Edition is the new calibre RMAR1, which features a rotor that declutches automatically and that provides a power reserve of 55 hours while beating at a frequency of 28,800 vph. When the power reserve reaches 50 hours, the rotor is declutched automatically thanks to a specially developed gear system. As a result, the rotor is disengaged from winding the barrel. Conversely, when the power reserve decreases to 40 hours, the rotor is automatically clutched and the watch starts the winding phase until the indicator reaches 50 hours. It is possible to check these phases thanks to the rewinding indicator located at 12 o’clock that points to the 'On' position when the rotor is operating in winding phase and 'Off' when it is disengaged.

The calibre fully visible via the display case back, features an orange insert on its rotor that along with the flange and crown also in orange, creates an exceptional palette of colors and the ideal contrasting touches.

The RM030 Americas is a limited edition of 30 pieces, available exclusively at Richard Mille boutiques and authorized Richard Mille retailers throughout North and South America. The watch is fitted with a very comfortable perforated rubber strap with double folding deployant clasp.

We don't want to sound like a broken record, but just like all the other Richard Mille watches we have reviewed, the RM030 Americas Limited Edition also feels great on the wrist. This is another exceptional creation from this manufacture that one needs to experience in person in order to fully understand the amount of work that goes into designing and crafting these watches. Well worth every single penny of its price.

Sticker Price $135,000 USD. For more info on Richard Mille click here.

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Editor & Publisher and filed under Richard Mille and tagged Richard Mille RM030 Americas Limited Edition Richard Mille Calibre RMAR1 2013.

News: Richard Mille Introduces the RM055 Bubba Watson Limited Edition for the Americas. 30-Pieces Available of Each Red Drive and White Drive.

Press Release

Richard Mille expands his line of watches created in collaboration with Bubba Watson, the PGA golfer with the longest drive on the tour, with the introduction of two new limited edition versions of the RM055 available exclusively in North and South America.

All of the previous watches created with Bubba Watson—RM038 Tourbillon Bubba Watson, RM038 Tourbillon Victory Watch, and RM055 Bubba Watson—feature stark white cases, bezels and straps. The new limited editions take a 180-degree turn, and are recognizable for their all-black cases and straps with few, bright details. A red flange forms a colorful frame around the skeletonized manual-wound movement of the RM055 Bubba Watson Red Drive limited edition, while a white flange provides a halo around the RM055 Bubba Watson White Drive limited edition’s movement.

Both timepieces feature a case made from black rubberized grade-5 titanium, and a bezel constructed from black ceramic. A black DLC titanium and rubber crown, black rubber strap and black PVD- and Titalyt-treated movement complete the stealth look of the watches. Inside the case of each RM055 beats the caliber RMUL2, which is capable of withstanding accelerations of over 500 Gs, allowing it to perform on the wrist of a golfer with a massive drive.

The movement is equipped with a variable-inertia balance wheel, which ensures reliability in the event of impacts and during assembly and dismantling, thus improving the long-term accuracy of the timepiece. The regulator index is eliminated, and a more accurate and repeatable inertia adjustment is possible thanks to four small adjustable weights located directly on the balance wheel. The double barrel mechanism helps to improve and equalize long-term torque stability: This is achieved by dispersing the stored energy within two winding barrels, equalizing torque as well as reducing pressure and friction on the bearings and pivots, resulting in improved long-term performance. The distinct construction of the RM055’s case is designed to meet the demanding requirements of sportsmen. The case middle and back are in grade 5 titanium with a protective black rubber casing. This rubber is injected at high pressure around the titanium components, thus insulating the movement from all vibrations. This special surface treatment also makes the watch very comfortable to wear.
 
Richard Mille will produce 30 examples of the RM055 Bubba Watson Red Drive and 30 examples of the RM055 Bubba Watson White Drive. The limited editions are available at authorized Richard Mille retailers in North and South America, as well as the Richard Mille boutiques in Beverly Hills and Las Vegas.

Sticker Price $115,000 USD. For more info on Richard Mille click here.  

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Editor & Publisher and filed under Richard Mille, News and tagged Richard Mille RM055 Bubba Watson Limited Edition Richard Mille Bubba Watson Red Driver Richard Mille Bubba Watson White Driver Richard Mille Bubba Watson.

News: Richard Mille Boutique Las Vegas Now Open. Aria Resort & Casino at City Center.

Press Release

On September 23rd, 2013 Richard Mille expanded its presence in America by opening the country’s second Richard Mille boutique: The Richard Mille Boutique Las Vegas.
 The new boutique is located within Las Vegas’ most exclusive luxury shopping venue —the Shops at Crystals— adjacent to the ARIA Resort & Casino at City Center on the world-famous Las Vegas Strip.

Upon entering the boutique, guests encounter a 7 ft. tall sculpture modeled after a Richard Mille mechanical movement. The decor of the entire space adheres to Richard Mille’s warm and functional design identity, featuring such contemporary materials as Makassar wood, steel, stone and glass. A massive carved glass sculpture in the shape of Richard Mille’s most iconic watch draws the eye to the center of the store, while high-tech anti-reflective glass showcases provide ideal settings throughout the space for each timepiece on display.

The complete collection of Richard Mille watches for men and women is presented at the new boutique, including such limited editions as the RM 27-01 Tourbillon Rafael Nadal, RM 038 Tourbillon Bubba Watson, RM 59-01 Tourbillon Yohan Blake, and RM 036 Tourbillon Jean Todt G-Sensor. Additionally, Richard Mille has created a series of one-of-a-kind RM 52-01 Tourbillon Skull Nano-Ceramic timepieces, for sale exclusively at the Las Vegas location.

The Richard Mille Boutique Las Vegas, within The Shops at Crystals, is located at 3720 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada, and is open Sunday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Friday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to midnight.

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Posted on October 11, 2013 by Editor & Publisher and filed under Watch Shopping, Richard Mille, News and tagged Richard Mille Boutique Las Vegas Aria Resort & Casino City Center Richard Mille RM27-01 Rafael Nadal Limited Edition Richard Mille RM59-01 Tourbillon Yohan Blake Richard Mille RM52-01 Tourbillon Skull Nano-Ceramic Richard Mille.

Insider: Richard Mille RM27-01 Rafael Nadal Limited Edition. Light as a Feather, Perfect as Perfect Gets.

Not often does one get to peruse such an amazing example of 'haute horlogerie' and a watch that costs as much as a two-bedroom condo in the River North neighborhood of Chicago. Holding this watch and photographing it gave us an adrenaline rush like no other watch we have perused or reviewed. Unlike the rest of the content around the web, our live pictures depict what the watch looks like in person. The stock images you see everywhere really have nothing to do with the watch in real life.

The Richard Mille RM27-01 Limited Edition Rafael Nadal is not only perfection but the lightest mechanical watch in the world. This watch is available in a limited edition of only 50 pieces and is fitted with a manual winding tourbillon movement with hours, minutes, and 19 jewels. The 'tonneau' shaped case, measuring 45.98 mm x 38.90 mm x 10.05 mm, is made of an extremely strong anthracite polymer injected with carbon nanotubes and it features a monocoque construction for improved lightness and firmness. To the touch, the watch almost feels between a hard piece of plastic and a bar of soap. The weight of the movement is approximately 3.5 grams and when fully wound, it provides a power reserve of 45 hours.

The movement is made of titanium and Lital —a lithium alloy containing aluminum, copper, magnesium, and zirconium— which provides the mechanism with more flexibility and greater shock resistance. The skeletonized baseplate is attached to the case via four braided steel cables and suspended in the interior by pulleys to withstand accelerations of over 5,000Gs. The cables are held by a mechanism of tensioners at 3 and 9 o'clock and once the watchmaker has threaded the cables, he tensions them by rotating the central tensioner ring using a special tool. 

The watch features no dial as it is unnecessary. One can contemplate the beauty of this calibre and its tourbillon for hours while time can be told by looking at the hands with their red tips. The flange is made of aluminum with hour markers filled with luminescent material in yellow and the Richard Mille name is written in red letters with a yellow border reminiscent of the colors of the flag of Rafa Nadal's home country, Spain. The red ring on the crown rounds out the sporty look of this watch and provides exceptional contrast along with the red tips on the hands and the red on the Richard Mille writing. 

The crystal is a Grilamid TR-90 with anti-reflective coating on both sides and a thickness of 1.20mm and 4.01mm at the edges and is perfectly clear and resistant enough to protect the advanced calibre inside this timepiece.  

The Rafael Nadal Limited Edition RM27-01 is fitted with a very unique nylon strap lined with a rubber composite that is fitted with a velcro fastener on the 6 o'clock side. The strap seems very comfortable just like on any other Richard Mille watch.

In summary, this timepiece is not only very unique but a true example of 'haute horlogerie' and extreme watchmaking. Right when we put our hands on this timepiece, we knew why it costs as much as it does. It's almost unfathomable that such a lightweight timepiece —weighing approximately 15 grams in total— could hold such tremendous horological advancements inside and have such a steep price tag. Now, if you have the money to buy one, all we can say is 'just do it'.  This timepiece is like nothing else you'll ever see.

Sticker Price $690,000 USD. For more info on Richard Mille click here.

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Editor & Publisher and filed under Richard Mille and tagged Richard Mille Rafa Nadal Richard Mille RM27-01 Rafael Nadal Limited Edition Gliramid 2013.

News: Richard Mille Unveils New Material in Watchmaking. NTPT Carbon To Be Utilized on the RM011.

Press Release

This fall, Richard Mille announces a brand new material to watchmaking named NTPT® —North Thin Ply Technology— carbon to create the first RM011 NTPT® carbon case. Richard Mille will soon unveil a version of its popular RM011 Automatic Flyback Chronograph in an entirely new case using this material.

Originally developed for the sails of racing yachts, NTPT® carbon has quickly become a must-have material in nautical circles. Sails manufactured from this substance are highly resistant and light, and have thus enabled the giants of the seas to claim the finishing lines of the world’s greatest regattas. NTPT® carbon, which has become a reference in composite materials, has been used for Formula 1 car chassis for the last two seasons, and in aeronautics for the fuselage of the future Solar Impulse 2 aircraft. NTPT® carbon is an exclusive material with a unique appearance. Its remarkable surface displays extremely regular undulations, as NTPT® carbon is composed of multiple layers of parallel filaments obtained by dividing carbon fibers. These layers, with a maximum thickness of 30 microns, are impregnated with resin then woven on a special machine that modifies the direction of the weft by 45° between layers, creating this distinctive visual effect that is reminiscent of precious wood. Heated to 120°C at a pressure of 6 bars, the NTPT® is then ready to be processed on a CNC machine in Richard Mille’s Proart case factory.
 
When compared to composite materials, whose exceptional physical properties are already well known, NTPT® carbon improves the rate of occurrence of breaking stresses by 25% and of micro-cracks by 200%. The NTPT® fully protects the RMAC1 automatic caliber, which is recognizable by its large date at 12 o’clock, its month display at 4 o’clock and its flyback chronograph. The movement, made entirely of titanium, has a 55-hour power reserve provided by its double-barrel system wound by a variable geometry rotor.

The new RM 011 Carbon NTPT® introduces innovative technical solutions that are essential to modern watchmaking. This new material has never been used in watchmaking before.

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Posted on October 10, 2013 by Editor & Publisher and filed under Richard Mille, News and tagged Richard Mille New NTPT Carbon Case Richard Mille Unveils New Material Richard Mille NTPT Carbon Richard Mille Calibre RMAC1 Richard Mille Proart Case Factory Richard Mille RM011 Flyback Chronograph 2013.

News: Richard Mille Congratulates Rafael Nadal. Second US Open Title.

Press Release

The Spaniard Rafael Nadal defeated top-ranked Novak Djokovic in four sets. After missing last year's US Open during a seven-month absence due to a knee injury, Nadal is now poised to regain the number one ranking. Nadal has won 13 Grand Slam singles titles, and he plays all of his matches with the Richard Mille RM 27-01 Tourbillon on his right wrist.

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Image: Getty Images. 

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Editor & Publisher and filed under News, Richard Mille and tagged Richard Mille RM027-01 Tourbillon Rafael Nadal US Open 2013 Novak Djokovic 2013.

News: Richard Mille RM030 Americas Limited Edition. Only 30 Pieces Available at Richard Mille Boutiques in North and South America.

Press Release

Following the success of the RM011, RM016 and RM028 limited editions created exclusively for sale in the Americas, Richard Mille unveils the RM030 Americas limited edition.
 
The RM 030 Americas stands apart from all other models thanks to its bright orange upper flange, crown protector, and hands, complemented by white numerals and date aperture. The timepiece is encased in black carbon nanotube and presented on a black rubber strap.
 
Inside the case of the RM030 beats the novel calibre RMAR1, which features a rotor that declutches automatically. With this system, the winding barrel is automatically disconnected from the rotor’s winding mechanism at the moment when the spring is fully wound. Additionally, this new mechanism is linked to the power reserve indicator to provide optimal control. This allows both the movement and the oscillator to work with the best ratio of constant torque/power to provide the best chronometric performance.
 
The RM030 Americas is a limited edition of 30 pieces, available exclusively at Richard Mille boutiques and authorized Richard Mille retailers throughout North and South America.
 
Technical Specifications of the RM030 Americas Limited Edition Automatic with Declutchable Rotor:
 
Dimensions: 50 mm x 42.70 mm x 13.95 mm
Power-reserve circa 55 hours
Declutchable and adjustable rotor geometry
Winding indicator
Date display
Free sprung balance with variable inertia
Double barrel
Baseplate, bridges and balance cock made of titanium
Torque limiting crown in titanium
Balance: Glucydur, 4 arms
Inertia moment 4.8 mg.cm², angle of lift 53°
Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
Baseplate and bridges in grade 5 titanium, wet sandblasted, Titalyt® treated
Barrel bridges PVD coated
Sapphire blasted and hand-drawn surfaces

Sticker Price $135,000 USD. For more info on Richard Mille click here.  

Posted on August 2, 2013 by Editor & Publisher and filed under News, Richard Mille, Watch Shopping and tagged Richard Mille RM030 Americas Limited Edition Richard Mille Richard Mille RM030 Only Sold at Richard Mille Boutiques North and South America Availability Richard Mille Calibre RMAR1 RM030 Americas Limited Edition 30 Pieces Richard Mille Declutchable Rotor Adjustable Rotor Geometry Richard Mille RM030 Americas Limited Edition Price $135 Richard Mille RM030 Americas Limited Edition Price 2013.

Insider: Richard Mille RM016 Automatic. An Ultra-Thin and Ultra-Light Richard Mille That Needs Very Little Introduction.

The Richard Mille RM016 Automatic is a watch very well known by watchlifestylers. The RM016 was launched in 2007 as the first rectangular watch in the Richard Mille collection. This amazing watch fitted with a black kevlar-lined leather strap is simple, elegant and iconic in the Richard Mille line-up. The RM016 is made of an ultra-thin titanium case that depending on the lighting conditions almost looks like stainless steel due to its slight silvery color. There are several limited editions of the RM016 with different dials and case finishes, but this one is our favorite.

While this Richard Mille appears to be a very simple watch, it is not. Its ultra-light case —weighing only 64 grams— is made of three parts in titanium and measures 49.80 mm in length by 38.00 mm in width. The ends of the case are 'tonneau' shaped providing a perfect wrist fit and the kevlar-lined leather strap is extremely comfortable. There are four polished star-shaped screws that keep the case together and four different shaped screws that attach to the kevlar-lined leather strap that is fitted with a double-folding deployant clasp. One thing worth mentioning about the strap, is that the strap gets marked easily around the area where it meets the case. This is really not a big deal considering that if you can afford this watch, a strap change should be the least of your worries.

The crown is one of our favorite design elements on this timepiece with its alternating brushed and polished areas and the tip ending in a cone shape that resembles a turbine. The crown is black as it is DLC treated and it is very easy to use and grip.

The sapphire crystal dial features bold Arabic numerals —limited edition RM016s come with an outlined hollow font instead of a solid bold one—, a vertical date aperture at 7 o'clock and sword-shaped hands with superluminova. The contrast between the white bold numbers and the black skeletonized movement is just stunning.

This watch is powered by the Richard Mille's automatic calibre 005-S with adjustable rotor geometry. As with any other Richard Mille, the display case back allows for full view of the movement that is a work of art and screams 'haute horlogerie'. Looking at this movement is something we can do for countless hours as it is just amazing.

Just as other Richard Mille watches we have featured here, this watch is extremely  comfortable and one that goes well with everything no matter what you are wearing. Additionally, this watch is one of the lightest watches we've ever perused and one of our favorite Richard Mille watches due to its understated look and versatility. 

Sticker Price $75,000 USD For more info on Richard Mille click here.   

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Editor & Publisher and filed under Richard Mille and tagged Richard Mille RM016 Richard Mille RM016 Weighs 64 grams Richard Mille RM016 Titanium Richard Mille RM016 Automatic Richard Mille Calibre 005-S 2013.

News: Richard Mille Partners with Golfer Diana Luna and Lacoste Ladies Open Tournament.

Press Release

Richard Mille is moving into the world of women’s golf with the Italian champion Diana Luna and by becoming the Major Partner in the Lacoste Ladies Open tournament.

Richard Mille wished to support a technical feminine sport. He was impressed by the personality of Diana Luna, the RM family’s first women’s sporting partner, and by her promising career.

Number 1 in her country, proette since 2002 to the Ladies European Tour which she marked with 5 victories, the trans-alpine golfer has gone from strength to strength since her career took off. Her story begins in 2000, when she won four Italian championships and one European championship as part of a junior team. In 2004, she won her first title at the Tenerife Ladies Open, before going on to win two major tournaments in 2009 – the AIB Ladies Irish Open and the SAS Ladies Masters in Norway. That same year, she scored again, becoming the first Italian in the history of golf to qualify for the Solheim Cup European team. Victory came once more in 2011 at the Ladies German Open. During the competition, Diana Luna achieved a first in the history of women’s golf, playing 72 holes over four days with no bogeys. Again in 2011, she won the Deutsche Bank Ladies Swiss Open, before coming second the following year at the French Open —Lacoste Ladies Open. In her young career, 31 top 10 finishes, 5 victories on the European circuit, 5 victories in the PGA of Italy.

And on the green, an RM 007 Titanium graces the wrist of Diana Luna notably in the Lacoste Ladies Open held 26th to 29th of September. The Richard Mille brand will be for the first time the Major Partner of the French Ladies Open.

Golf is a sport of precision, technique, endurance and concentration. It is thus quite naturally that Richard Mille drew again the parallel with the calibers of extreme performance and wished to join the French Open that is held every year at the Golf of Chantaco in Saint Jean de Luz —France. Richard Mille will also be lending his name to the pre-tournament Pro-Am on the 25th of September. For the 3 days of the event, the 78 best European female players will be competing, with the winner taking home a ladies’ RM 007 Titanium watch, a one-off piece crafted with a white crown and white rubber strap, engraved with the ‘Lacoste Ladies Open 2013’ name tournament on the middle case.

Richard Mille has been eagerly ushered into the world of women’s sport, accompanied by one of Europe’s top female golfers. As with other sporting partnerships, this alliance will allow the watch company to test and develop a product that has been designed with adaptability under extreme conditions in mind. Diana Luna will work with Richard Mille engineers to develop a watch caliber with ergonomics, elegance and performance as key elements.

For more info click here.  

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Editor & Publisher and filed under News, Richard Mille and tagged Richard Mille Diana Luna RM007 Lacoste Ladies Open Tournament Richard Mille RM007 Titanium Diana Luna Golfer Italy 2013.

Experience: Hôtel Costes Red. As Parisian as Any Fragrance Gets.

If you consider yourself a real watchlifestyler, it is very likely that you love lounge music and especially the Hôtel Costes music collection mixed by Stéphane Pompougnac. This fantastic hotel is located in the epicenter of Paris along Rue St.-Honoré and around the corner from the Place Vendôme— right where the Richard Mille flagship boutique is located.  

If you are visiting Paris, make sure you stop by the Hôtel Costes at night and enjoy one of their amazing cocktails at their bar. Right around the corner, you'll stumble upon the Richard Mille boutique.

The Hôtel Costes Red fragrance is as Parisian as any cologne gets and is a perfect reflection of the Parisian lifestyle with notes of gin and tonic and exotic spices including coriander, white pepper and juniper berries amongst others. The red accents on the Richard Mille RM028 Americas Limited Edition Diver, inspired us to write about the Red fragrance.

The fragrance is very manly with similar notes to some of Tom Ford's fragrances with strong character. The most noticeable notes include rosewood, incense, musk, laurel and lavender. This fragrance is not only very unique and sophisticated but one that only a handful of watchlifestylers wear. It's refined scents are magnetic, virile and captivating. A perfect fragrance for a crazy night out.

Hôtel Costes Red Fragrance Sticker Price starts at 50,00 € —Richard Mille RM028 not included in the price.

Richard Mille RM028 Americas Limited Edition Sticker Price $82,000 USD.

For more info on the Hôtel Costes click here.

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Editor & Publisher and filed under Fashion & Style, Richard Mille and tagged Hotel Costes Red Fragrance Hôtel Costes Red Stéphane Pompougnac Richard Mille Place Vendome Rue St.-Honoré Richard Mille RM028 Americas Limited Edition Diver 2013.

Macros: Richard Mille RM011 Felipe Massa Carbon. Even More Fascinating Under the Macro Lens.

One more time we are presenting you live pictures of another fantastic Richard Mille watch. This time, we decided to dust off our macro lens and take some very close and personal shots of the Richard Mille RM011 Felipe Massa Carbon. A watch that is already quite amazing, but even more fascinating under the macro lens.  

As you can see in these pictures, the attention to detail in every component and part of this watch is just remarkable. Looking at this watch is mesmerizing and thinking about the amount of work that went into it from beginning to completion is unfathomable.

The 50 mm ultra-light carbon composite case —weighing only 90 grams— has a very unique finish that can only be fully appreciated under a jeweler's loupe or a macroscopic camera lens. The open-worked dial, the movement, the hands and every single component in this watch is definitely product of the love for watchmaking. This level of perfection, can only be attained by the finest 'Haute Horlogerie' brands and Richard Mille is definitely one of them.    

Now, enjoy the watch eye-candy! 

The calibre inside this timepiece is the automatic RM011-S fly-back chronograph movement with centrally mounted hands for the minutes and seconds and hours/minutes chrono-register at 6 o'clock. The month is indicated between the 4 and 5 o'clock markers and the date indicator is located above the central pinion towards the 12 o'clock marker.

The calibre comes with adjustable rotor geometry and a power-reserve of approximately 55 hours. According to Richard Mille, the exclusive design of the calibre allows the rewinding of the mainspring to adapt to the user’s activity level. By adjusting the setting of the rib’s placement, the rotor’s inertia is modified to either speed up the winding process in the case of leisurely arm movements, or slow it down when sporting activities are performed. As a result, this invention allows the movement’s winding mechanism to be optimized and personalized to the owner’s lifestyle.

If you want something less than conventional to suit your busy lifestyle, the Richard Mille RM011 Felipe Massa is the perfect watch. 

Sticker Price $133,000 USD. For more info click here.

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Editor & Publisher and filed under Richard Mille and tagged Richard Mille RM011 Felipe Massa Richard Mille Richard Mille RM011 Felipe Massa Carbon 2013.

News: Richard Mille Donates the Yohan Blake Tourbillon Prototype to Only Watch Charity Auction

For this year's edition of the Only Watch charity auction, Richard Mille will donate a one-of-a-kind example of the RM 038 Tourbillon, created for sprinter Yohan Blake's participation in the 2012 London Olympics where he won three medals. Yohan Blake and also participated at the Diamond League in Lausanne where he won the 100m and became the third fastest sprinter of all time over this distance, beating his personal best.
 
"This prototype, which was worn by Yohan Blake during the London Olympic Games, created an enormous amount of media attention. It is a unique piece based upon the RM038 but adapted to Yohan Blake’s specifications. This watch has experienced the joy of the podium and shared the spotlight with the gold and silver medals won by Yohan. It is truly a piece of historic importance," said Richard Mille.
 
This Tourbillon Prototype in the colors of the Jamaican flag features a green flange and crown, yellow minute-markers and a yellow Velcro® strap that contrasts with the all white case. This caliber with 19 jewels beating at 3Hz, has its baseplate, bridges and balance cock made of grade 5 titanium. The case of this prototype is made of an extremely rugged and light alloy called magnesium WE 54, one of the lightest metals used in construction known for its excellent property retention capacities at
elevated temperatures.
 
After a long and delicate machining phase, theses alloys are given a new electro-plasma oxidation treatment called Miarox®, improving both the durability and scratch resistance of this alloy as well as its wear and corrosion properties.

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By placing a tourbillon watch on Yohan Blake’s wrist during the Olympic Games —a first in the history of sprinting— the brand was able to test the resilience of this exceptional and unique piece in extreme conditions, assessing its performance and comfort when faced with typical racing constraints.

The Richard Mille brand has been a dedicated and unwavering supporter of Only Watch since its creation and chose to donate on this occasion a unique piece full of history which accompanied the great champion in 2012.

For more info on Richard Mille click here and for Only Watch Charity here.  

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Editor & Publisher and filed under News, Richard Mille and tagged Only Watch Charity Auction Richard Mille Yohan Blake Tourbillon Yohan Blake Tourbillon Prototype Richard Mille Tourbillon Olympic Games London 2012 2013.

Insider: Richard Mille RM032 Red Gold Chronograph Diver. The Perfect Watch to Wear on a Grand Prix Day.

This weekend we witnessed another great Formula One race at the legendary British Grand Prix at the Silverstone Circuit. As we informed you here back in May, Richard Mille has entered a two-year agreement with Team Lotus to become the official timing partner for this constructor. The Richard Mille RM032 Chronograph Diver in red gold is the perfect companion for a Formula One racing weekend and a perfect match to that black Lotus team umbrella, in case the weather forecast calls for a rainy weekend, just like this one.

This amazing watch is not only a Diver's watch but a complex piece of 'haute horlogerie'. The RM032 is a fly-back chronograph featuring an annual calendar at the same time. The watch is fitted with a month indicator between the 4 and 5 o'clock markers, a big date indicator at noon above the central pinion, and an 'Indicateur De Marche' —disc indicator that replaces a running seconds indicator that creates a moiré pulsating pattern to show that the watch is running— at 3 o'clock.

The RM032 in red gold is a very robust watch with a massive three-piece case measuring 50 mm wide, 17.80 mm thick, and weighing 284 grams. The case is perfectly brushed and the watch is fitted with a very comfortable rubber strap with a tang buckle also in red gold.

Just like on the RM028 Diver that we also featured here, the bezel is a complete work of art. The rotating bezel is formed by three layers that are connected with 22 eight-point-star-shaped screws which means that the bezel cannot be dislocated by impact. It is sturdy and very functional with black and red Arabic numerals that contrast very nicely with the rose gold and the open-worked dial. One of the unique features of this bezel is its double-push button security mechanism that allows the user to rotate the bezel only if both the 30-minute and red arrow raised buttons are pressed simultaneously while rotating the bezel in a counterclockwise direction. 

Something quite different between the RM032 and the other Richard Mille Divers is the new lock-down crown guard locking mechanism that comes on this watch. This new locking mechanism protects the crown and pushers from accidental operation —while underwater— ensuring perfect water resistance to a depth of 300m/1000ft. To unscrew the crown, you need to rotate the black locking ring that has a green and red arrow on it —green indicates unlocked and red locked.

Just like on all other Richard Mille fly-back chronographs, the chrono pushers are very solid, easy to operate, and nicely marked with the usual red Start/Stop and Reset/Fly-back markings. The red markings are a nice touch that only a brand like Richard Mille could've thought of incorporating into the design.

The RM032 is fitted with a display case back and an open-worked dial that allows for a full view of the Richard Mille calibre RMAC32. The RMAC32 is a fly-back chronograph with centrally mounted hands for the minutes and seconds and hours-register at 6 o'clock. The month is indicated between the 4 and 5 o'clock markers and the date indicator is located above the central pinion towards the 12 o'clock marker.

As you can see, the Richard Mille RM032 in red gold is pure perfection. The attention to detail on this complication is top notch and the functionality of it is unparalleled. If you are ready to go to that next Grand Prix wearing a conversation piece, then this is definitely your next watch.

Sticker Price $185,000USD. For more info click here.  

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Editor & Publisher and filed under Richard Mille and tagged RM032 Rose Gold Diver Fly-back Chronograph Richard Mille RM032 Rose Gold Richard Mille Chronograph Diver Annual Calendar RM032 Red Gold Chrono Diver Richard Mille F1 Lotus Team Lotus Team 2013.

Insider: Richard Mille RM016 America Orange Limited Edition. Ultra-Light and Ultra-Thin.

The Richard Mille RM016 America Orange Limited Edition is limited to 15 pieces and is a watch that can only be fully appreciated in person.

The America Limited Edition is also available in 15 bright yellow pieces. There's also 10 bright pink RM016s under the Orianne Collins name sold exclusively at OC Concepts Boutique in New York.

The RM016 was launched in 2007 as the first rectangular watch in the Richard Mille collection. This limited edition —only available throughout the Americas— was released at the end of 2010. One big difference between the RM016 and the RM016 America Orange Limited Edition is that the latter is fitted with a rubber strap instead of a black kevlar-lined leather strap.

At first glance, this watch looks simple and understated; however, with its ultra-thin case profile —8.25 mm thick— and amazing craftsmanship, the RM016 is a very sleek versatile watch for real connoisseurs. This is one of the few watches that looks as good hidden under the cuff of a Tuxedo or in full sight with Vilebrequins.

The sapphire crystal dial features Arabic numerals, a vertical date aperture at 7 o'clock and sword-shaped hands with superluminova only applied on the tips. The contrast between the orange numbers, the black flange and the silver hands against the skeletonized movement is just stunning. One thing worth pointing out is that in person, the hue on the orange numbers is actually more of a burnt orange rather than bright orange as most stock images would depict. Good thing that we have this real life pictures for our readers.

The ultra-light case is made of three parts in DLC treated titanium and measures 49.80 mm in length by 38.00 mm in width. The ends of the case are 'tonneau' shaped providing a perfect wrist fit and the rubber strap is extremely comfortable. There are four polished star-shaped screws that keep the case together and four different shaped screws that attach to the rubber strap that is fitted with a double folding deployant buckle also in DLC titanium.

The crown is one of our favorite design elements on this timepiece with its alternating brushed and polished areas and the tip ending in a cone shape that resembles a turbine.

The front and back sapphire crystals are treated with an anti-reflective coating on both sides and under perfect light it almost feels like you could be touching the dial with your hands.

This watch is powered by the Richard Mille's automatic calibre 005-S with adjustable rotor geometry. As with any other Richard Mille, the display case back allows for full view of the movement that is a work of art and screams 'haute horlogerie'.

Overall, this is a very comfortable watch that wears larger than you would think. If you are someone with a smaller body frame and wrists under 7'', you will find it hard to wear this watch as comfortably as we do. The biggest issue with smaller wrists, is that because of the 'tonneau' shaped case the watch will not sit flat on your wrist and you will end up seeing two huge gaps between the lugs and your arm.

Now, it's important to highlight that because of the lightness of this watch —only 79 grams—, even if it doesn't sit perfectly on your wrist, it will still be quite comfortable. Since the case is not top heavy at all, there will be little play around your wrist.

If you are ready to make a statement the next time you are sitting in that board meeting or playing a tennis match like Rafa Nadal, it's time for you to add this fantastic watch to your collection. 

Sticker Price $80,000 USD. For more info click here. 

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Editor & Publisher and filed under Richard Mille and tagged Richard Mille RM016 America Orange Limited Edition Richard Mille RM016 Price Richard Mille RM016 Orianne Collins Richard Mille Limited Edition 15 Pieces DLC Titanium Case Richard Mille Calibre 005-S 2013.

News: Richard Mille to Open Boutique in Las Vegas. Second Boutique in America.

Construction is underway on the second Richard Mille boutique in the United States, at The Shops at Crystals at City Center adjacent to Aria Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The state-of the-art showroom is scheduled to open in September 2013.
 
The boutique design will align with the brand’s standards for all Richard Mille boutiques worldwide. Materials used will include Makassar wood, Corian stone, leather, steel and glass. Showcases are highly technical and feature such elements as glass that is anti-reflective on all surfaces and custom choreographed lighting. There also will be an exclusive VIP area within the boutique. The overall warm and friendly atmosphere will encourage visitors to spend some time in this temple devoted to fine watchmaking.
 
Richard Mille operates 14 branded boutiques around the world. The first Richard Mille boutique in the United States, Richard Mille Boutique Beverly Hills, opened in 2010.

For more info on The Shops at Crystals click here  and for Richard Mille here.

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Editor & Publisher and filed under Richard Mille, Watch Shopping, News and tagged Richard Mille Boutique Richard Mille Boutique Las Vegas The Shops at Crystals City Center Las Vegas Nevada Makassar Wood Corian Stone Richard Mille U.S. Boutiques 2013.

News: Richard Mille Congratulates Rafa Nadal. Historic 8th Victory at French Open.

On Sunday, June 9th, Rafael Nadal achieved legendary status in the world of tennis by becoming the first player ever to win the same Grand Slam tournament eight times from 2005 through 2013 with the exception of 2009 when he did not win it. A 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 victory over his fellow countryman David Ferrer in the final of the French Open in Paris saw Nadal increase his stunning record to 59 victories. Rafa’s 12th major title moves him above Bjorn Borg and his 11 career titles.
 
Richard Mille would like to congratulate Rafael Nadal for his energy and determination in returning to the international competition scene. This Roland Garros victory rewards Rafa for all doubts and suffering he endured during the seven months he was off the court with a knee injury.

Last February in Chile, when he returned on the court, he showcased his physical fitness and stamina and proved to the world his talent.  From that point on, he won some six titles in Sao Paolo, Acapulco, Indian Wells, Barcelona, Madrid and Rome before the Roland Garros in Paris.
 
Richard Mille is proud of his friend Rafa in being an impressive competitor, great champion and totally integrated member of the Richard Mille family. Since 2010, Rafa has worn a Richard Mille watch during all tournaments, testing its performance and shock resistance.

For more info click here.  

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Editor & Publisher and filed under Richard Mille, News and tagged Rafael Nadal Grand Slam Roland Garros French Open Paris Richard Mille David Ferrer 2013.

News: Richard Mille Opens Own Manufacture in Le Breuleux, Switzerland

Proart, an ultra-contemporary 32,000 sq. ft.—3000 sq. meters— building designed by Chavanne architects’ is now open in Les Breuleux —Canton of Jura, Switzerland.

This factory represents a new milestone in the development of the Richard Mille brand, which has already won over connoisseurs and enthusiasts of very fine watchmaking. Richard Mille watch cases, as well as certain movement components —including base plates and bridges— will be manufactured at this site. The opening of this new facility enables the company to further consolidate its position in a market segment for which it is perfectly suited in terms of both staff and logistics.

The technical quality of Richard Mille watches manufactured in limited numbers has progressed in recent years, as demonstrated by the RM 039 Aviation E6-B Flyback Chronograph —an extremely technically complex and high-performance timepiece of which just 30 pieces will be produced. The development of these kinds of products in such small volumes and to such high standards, is only possible through in-house production.
 
It has taken more than two years to complete this factory, which is at the cutting edge of environmental considerations, thanks, in large part, to the materials used in its construction.

The machinery is already running and around 30 CNC programmers, inspectors and polishers are already working on-site. The factory is managed by Alain Varrin.

For more info click here.  

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Editor & Publisher and filed under Richard Mille, News and tagged Richard Mille Manufacture Le Breuleux Switzerland Alain Varrin Richard Mille RM039 Aviation E6-B Chrono 2013.