Description

The Richard Mille RM 21-02 Tourbillon Aerodyne is a bold and innovative timepiece, limited to just 50 pieces, that showcases the brand’s mastery of advanced materials and cutting-edge design. Crafted with a striking combination of Carbon TPT and green Quartz TPT, the case is not only visually distinctive but also engineered for exceptional durability and performance. These exclusive materials, composed of ultra-thin layers of carbon fiber or silica threads, are woven and treated to create their unique undulating patterns, offering both strength and a futuristic aesthetic.

Measuring 42.68 x 50.12 x 14.30 mm, the tripartite case features a green Quartz TPT caseback, a satin-finished grade 5 titanium caseband, and Carbon TPT pillars, accented with vibrant orange details. The case is water-resistant to 50 meters, secured by 20 grade 5 titanium spline screws and abrasion-resistant washers, ensuring reliability in any environment.

At the heart of the RM 21-02 is the hand-wound Calibre RM21-01, a technical marvel that combines precision with durability. The orthorhombic honeycomb baseplate, crafted from Haynes 214 alloy and treated with black PVD, provides exceptional stiffness, low thermal expansion, and torque resistance. Grade 5 titanium bridges further enhance the movement’s rigidity and corrosion resistance, while the openwork barrel and tourbillon bridges, edged in gold, allow for a mesmerizing view of the tourbillon mechanism.

The dial features a power reserve indicator at 11 o’clock, a torque indicator at 1 o’clock to optimize movement performance, and a function selector at 4 o’clock, operated via a pusher in the crown. With a 70-hour power reserve and a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour, the RM 21-02 delivers both technical excellence and visual impact.

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