Description

The present reference is the Richard Mille RM 65-01 Automatic Split-Seconds Chronograph in Blue Quartz TPT, a timepiece that fuses cutting-edge engineering with bold, contemporary aesthetics. As Richard Mille’s most complicated automatic chronograph, this model embodies a technical marvel with a design statement that refuses to go unnoticed.

The RM 65-01 is crafted from Blue Quartz TPT, a revolutionary material originally developed for high-performance applications. Composed of ultra-thin layers of quartz fibers, this material offers exceptional resistance to high temperatures and electromagnetic interference, ensuring durability and precision in extreme conditions. Its vibrant pastel blue hue is not just a color but a feat of advanced material science, achieved through meticulous research and development.

At the heart of this watch lies the Caliber RMAC4, a high-frequency automatic movement oscillating at 5 Hz (36,000 vibrations per hour). This precision engineering allows the split-seconds chronograph to measure elapsed time down to one-tenth of a second, far surpassing standard 4 Hz chronographs. With a 60-hour power reserve and a variable-geometry rotor, the RM 65-01 adapts effortlessly to your activity level, ensuring optimal performance.

The watch features a function selector integrated into the crown, enabling quick access to winding, date adjustment, and time-setting modes. The rapid-winding pusher at eight o’clock exemplifies Richard Mille’s flair for blending practicality with a touch of playful ingenuity.

Measuring 44.50 x 49.94 mm with a robust 16.10 mm thickness, the RM 65-01 is as bold in presence as it is in function. Its luminescent markers, 50m water resistance, and signature rubber strap make it as wearable as it is striking.

Richard Mille – Bio

Richard Mille (born 13 February 1951, in France) started work at Finhor, a local watchmaking company in 1974. The company was bought by Matra in 1981 and Richard Mille rose to manage Matra’s watchmaking business, which then included the brands Yema and Cupillard Rième. Matra’s watchmaking activities were sold to Seiko, who Mille left in 1992 to start a watchmaking business for jewellery firm Mauboussin. In 1999 he founded the company Richard Mille SA in collaboration with Audemars Piguet. Its first product, the RM001 went on sale in 2001