Description

The Richard Mille RM21-01 Tourbillon Aerodyne in Rose Gold and Carbon represents the pinnacle of contemporary haute horlogerie, combining innovative materials with exceptional mechanical complexity. This extraordinary timepiece showcases Richard Mille’s unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of watchmaking through both technical innovation and aesthetic boldness.

The distinctive tonneau-shaped case features a captivating combination of 5N rose gold and Carbon TPT, creating a striking visual contrast between warm luxury and high-tech performance. Carbon TPT, an exclusive material developed for Richard Mille, is composed of multiple layers of parallel carbon filaments that create a unique striated appearance, ensuring that each watch is visually unique. The case measures approximately 42.68 x 50.12 x 14.30 mm, offering a commanding presence while maintaining exceptional comfort on the wrist.

At the heart of the RM21-01 is a manually wound tourbillon movement, visible through the skeletonized dial. The movement features an orthorhombic honeycomb baseplate crafted from Haynes 214, a nickel-chromium-aluminum-iron alloy known for its exceptional stiffness, low thermal expansion coefficient, and superior torque resistance. The grade 5 titanium bridges, treated with black PVD and hand-polished anglage, provide both structural integrity and visual drama.

The tourbillon cage, positioned prominently at 6 o’clock, rotates once per minute to counteract the effects of gravity on the escapement. Additional complications include a power reserve indicator at 11 o’clock and a torque indicator at 1 o’clock, allowing the wearer to monitor the optimal tension of the mainspring for maximum precision.

The function selector at 4 o’clock, operated via a pusher integrated into the crown, allows switching between winding, neutral, and hand-setting positions. The movement offers approximately 70 hours of power reserve, ensuring reliable performance between wearings.

Water-resistant to 50 meters and secured with 20 spline screws in grade 5 titanium, the RM21-01 Tourbillon Aerodyne exemplifies Richard Mille’s philosophy of creating timepieces that combine cutting-edge materials, technical excellence, and bold design.

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