Description

From 2001 when they introduced the RM001 tourbillon and 2007 when the RM011 was released, “RM” had already redefined modern-horology.
It was like Mr Mille created a category in itself, avant-garde watches using cutting-edge techniques materials inspired by motorsports and aerospace.
The  RM011 is certainly the most recognisable model, its story and success has RM’s friendship with Brazilian driver, Felipe Massa.
Since then we saw RM011-01, RM011-02 and in 2016 the release of an upgraded version, bigger in size called RM11-03.
The classic tonneau case is emblematic of Richard Mille and its signature design, endorsing top athletes and answering their need for watches that resist extreme conditions, 2011 saw a revolution with the world’s lightest and shock resistant watch in the industry.  The RM27 collection developed for Rafael Nadal, to allow him to play during tournaments with his watch.  Since then the carbon fiber cased RM27-01, RM27-02 and RM27-03 versions were released, all limited to 50 pieces & ultra-ultra-light.

*After a decade of good service it was time for a little “facelift” for the RM011, now the famous tonneau oversize case is available with a more dynamic design and again inspired by Formula 1.   Named RM11-03, the new case protects the skeleton automatic movement visible through both sides and specially developed for racing drivers.  The dial has a sporty coloured design and displays a large date window at 12 o’clock. Three counters respectively at 3 o’clock – 6 o’clock – and 9 o’clock for the chronograph. A month window is visible between 4 and 5 o’clock with automatic adjustment for months.

The hours & minutes hand are in silver and semi-transparent in order to admire anytime the mechanism. The flyback function is activated or reset by the push-pieces located next to the giant crown.

The present watch is the high jewellery diamond paved case, it comes with full original set and is under warranty.

 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