The RM 17-01 Tourbillon is a new understanding of the RM 017, highlighting its very elegant and technic calibre through sleek, elegant lines achieved by the characteristic tonneau-shaped case. Symbolizing the Haute Horlogerie values of both tradition and excellence, the calibre RM017 integrates all our passion for mechanical innovation Richard Mille RM001 Tourbillon JB Rose Gold Black Dial [RM 01] - Richard Mille RM001 Tourbillon JB Rose Gold Black Dial [RM 01] - Home; Contact Us; Home Richard Mille Men's Collection RM 01 Richard Mille RM001 Tourbillon JB Rose Gold Black Dial Richard Mille RM001 Tourbillon JB Rose Gold Black Dial. Your Price: $ 699.00. Model: RM 01; Trang chủ / Đồng Hồ / Richard Mille / Richard Mille Tourbillon RM 001 Mã: RM 01. Reference No :RM 001 Size : Men's Case :18 carat white gold Diameter :45 x 38.3 mm Dial :Skeleton Back : Sapphire crystal Bracelet: Leather strap Warranty : Manufacturer's 2 year Warranty The Richard Mille RM 001 Tourbillon. Richard Mille introduced his first timepiece, the RM 001 Tourbillon, in the year 2001. With its ergonomic tonneau case design punctuated with distinctive torque screws, this extraordinary timepiece was produced in the first series of 17 watches. Its 200,000 Euro price tag immediately placed the small brand The first time I witnessed the Richard Mille RM 001 in the flesh was like Ursula Andress rising out of the sea like Botticelli's Venus, accompanied by the Kärntnertortheater Orchestra's 1824 performance of Beethoven's "Ode to Joy". I was stunned and shaken to my very core. I had never seen a watch that was such a powerful expression kLt2a. Technicity, performance, extreme resistance have been Richard Mille’s maxims since he started out on this adventure. The RM 001 presented behind the scenes of Baselworld 2001 by the creator, throwing the watch without remorse onto the ground to prove to his future retailers and partners that this tourbillon caliber was unique, a legendary and immediate success, all these stories are part of the RM 001. However, this piece is much more than the first successful model of a brand, it is the one which allowed Richard Mille to put his foot in the first rung of the ladder and onto a permanent development process serving a brand that definitely doesn’t do things like the RM 001 is the pre-series of what would become the RM 002, then RM 003 etc. It served as the full-scale laboratory for Richard Mille and Renaud & Papi and the technical solutions chosen by their design office. It laid the foundations for what would become the brand and also imposed lines instantly recognised by thousands today. He broke away from all that was technically done at the time, the architecture of the tourbillon movement was designed for optimal maintenance and extreme shock resistance. Case and movement were conceived simultaneously without any casing ring mounting. This design was quite unique at this time. A time when the tourbillon regulator was also considered as a fragile organ, impossible to wear out of special occasions. This movement, a real unique prototype, was first assembled around a German silver baseplate for cost and development reasons. Rare at that time, a black PVD treatment was applied to it. This engine coating reduces the need of lubrication and provides a much harder protection, highlighting the care taken in the construction and finishing. Rhodium-plating gives a similar result, however the use of PVD was totally innovative in watchmaking. Eleven watches equipped with a German silver baseplate would be produced before the first successful production of a titanium baseplate which earned the brand its reputation of being the leader in the use of innovative materials. Titanium baseplates, a truly technical achievement, would now be a Mille standard and would be assembled on the last 6 pre-series watches. A NEW ERA IN WATCHMAKING The RM 001 Tourbillon, the first watch ever to bear the Richard Mille name, literally and figuratively launched the millennium the year was 2001, and the model marked the beginning of a new era in watchmaking. Today, the collection’s more than eighty models point resolutely towards the future, whilst holding steadfast to the time-honoured traditions of fine watchmaking. Like that landmark watch, the RM 001, Richard Mille’s success is a product of three crucial elements the best of cutting edge innovative technology, a strong artistic and architectural dimension, and watches designed to be robust and easy to use, yet also highly sophisticated. Each piece is finished and assembled by hand, reflecting the very best in Haute Horlogerie. MATERIALS INNOVATION From the very inception of the brand, Richard Mille endeavoured to apply to watchmaking techniques and materials found in the most innovative sectors, such as Formula 1 race car development or the aerospace industry, always with the goal of creating an extreme timepiece that was both uncompromising and gimmick-free. The brand has laid claim to a number of world innovations in the application, use and design of new technological materials that have vastly extended the field of horological knowledge and invention. 'I wanted to design utterly innovative products that would break with the prevailing classicism and adhere to a single principle nothing is too good for the result.' Richard Mille This first timepiece, the inspiration for the many to follow in the ensuing years, was consciously intended to serve as a landmark for the brand, an embodiment of concepts that could outline a vision for 21st century watchmaking. Within a short time, the terms futuristic and high-tech became buzzwords shared by public and press in attempting to decipher the emotional attraction exerted by the RM 001. From avid collectors to specialised journalists, not many failed to immediately recognise that the philosophy behind this watch represented a critical rupture with the past, all the while demonstrating a deep respect for the culture, skills and traditions of fine watchmaking.'A Richard Mille watch is the expression of our love for all things technical, and for automobiles and aeronautics in particular.'THE CONCEPT DEFINES THE COMPONENTS A watch designed by Richard Mille is characterised by the absence of superfluity. Just as we find in today’s high-speed racing cars, function dictates form; there is neither use nor room for an approach driven solely by aesthetics. For the brand, every pinion, lever and spring must fulfil its mission, meeting the highest standards of security and precision. This conviction is manifest not only visually, but in every design choice at every phase of production. Even the famous spline screws, highly visible on the watchcase exterior and used throughout the movement, are the outcome of months of study and investment. Each screw, for instance, requires more than 20 operations to manufacture. The inspiration for the RM 001 can be found in concepts and materials associated with Formula 1 racing car design and development. Just as this inspiration continues to serve as a founding principle of the brand’s philosophy today, so a holistic approach to the wristwatch is the keystone of Richard Mille’s methodology. LATEST TECHNOLOGICAL BREAKTHROUGHS Every model includes innovative developments inspired by the latest technological breakthroughs. The quest for perfection is a matter of balancing all possible features and options. This is precisely why there are virtually no standard pieces in a Richard Mille watch. The concept defines the components, the components do not define the watch. As a result of research conducted in the world of technology and the methods applied to address the forces at play on the racetrack, Richard Mille’s watches have undergone improvements in baseplate rigidity, in the energy transmission of the going train gear teeth, and the addition of greater flexibility to specific parts of the movement, providing supplementary shock resistance. AN ICONIC VISUAL IDENTITY The creation of a timepiece demands a balancing act between total volume, the physical requirements of the movement and its specific features, however, the user’s comfort is equally essential. This was at the heart of the original tonneau shape developed by Richard Mille at the brand’s beginning. Regardless of whether a particular RM model is slim or massive, its shape ensures optimal comfort, never interfering with the owner’s physical movements. A RECOGNISABLE CREATION The characteristic, ergonomic shape of the watchcase has come to exemplify the brand’s iconic visual identity. However, even models that stray from the tonneau form, such as the rectangular RM 016 Automatic and RM 017 Tourbillon, or the round-cased RM 025, RM 033, RM 39-01 or RM 63-02 incontrovertibly embody the brand’s essence and are instantly recognisable as Richard Mille creations, even at a distance. 20 YEARS OF NEW MATERIAL RESEARCH The first ever Richard Mille watches were born of experimental research on innovative materials. Many viewed this choice as an especially risky wager. Thanks to relentless R&D, hard work and perseverance, the brand distinguished itself, reinventing the concept of watchmaking mechanicals. Whereas domains as diverse as aviation, the automotive industry and telecommunications were quick to embrace technological change, horology took refuge in a conservatism founded on techniques handed down through centuries, and materials belonging to a bygone era. For as long as collectors maintained that the value of a watch was intrinsically dependant on the weight it added to the wrist and the nobility of the metal employed, gold made perfect sense. But Richard Mille, with his ever-lighter ever-higher performance materials, quickly demolished this long-standing perception. Each material is chosen for the specific, clearly-defined qualities and improved efficiency they bring to watchmaking. Novel materials such as these are the foundation for achieving advanced chronometric results, whilst simultaneously broadening the possibilities open to horology in the 21st century. Taking leads from research and development in the high-tech aeronautics and racing car industries, materials new to watchmaking such as titanium, carbon nanofibres, ALUSIC, Aluminium-Lithium, Anticorodal 100, Phynox, Carbon TPT, graphene and many others have made their grand entrance into the world of watchmaking via Richard Mille. Experimental research using innovative and sometimes revolutionary materials outstandingly adapted to precise technical objectives has led to the creation of limited-edition models such as the RM 012, with its tubular-architecture movement of tiny Phynox tubes, or the RM 27-01 Rafael Nadal Tourbillon, the lightest tourbillon wristwatch in the world at only grams including the strap. 'The brand has one foot in the 19th century—because we are faithful to the great Swiss tradition of horology, with extremely complex movements assembled and finished by hand—and the other foot in the 21st century.' It’s one thing that Richard Mille watches represent never-before-achieved levels of shock-resistance and ergonomic comfort. And another that they would go on to thrice break the world record for the lightest mechanical watch ever made. But all that technical credibility would mean nothing if you did not fall in love the first time you set eyes on them. The first time I witnessed the Richard Mille RM 001 in the flesh was like Ursula Andress rising out of the sea like Botticelli’s Venus, accompanied by the Kärntnertortheater Orchestra’s 1824 performance of Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy”. I was stunned and shaken to my very core. I had never seen a watch that was such a powerful expression of total originality. It was simply breathtaking to behold. The timepiece’s hyper-modern tonneau shape is achingly beautiful and as erotically charged as the body of Ferrari’s 250 GTO. It is the perfect juxtaposition of lush concupiscent curving lines with sharp masculine super-aggressive angles. Says Mille, “I arrived at the shape one night when I couldn’t sleep. I was trying to create a form that would sit perfectly on the human wrist, and that had a certain organic sensuality but also expressed my obsession with performance and technicality. I went to a hotel bathroom, unwrapped a bar of soap and began carving it with a knife. I carried this piece of soap with me back home. Eventually it broke and I created a cardboard prototype. That was the genesis.” As the idea for a total new type of timepiece coalesced in Mille’s imagination, so too did his philosophy for how it would be built. He explains, “I wanted to create my first watch in the same way that an F1 team design their car. That is, to have the team creating the chassis, the team creating the engine, the team in charge of the body and aerodynamics and the driver all participating in the process. All with the understanding that the objectives had to be ultimate comfort, shock-resistance, durability, accuracy, and light weight.” To achieve ergonomic comfort, an all-new tripartite watch case that followed the contour of the human wrist was created in collaboration with Donzé-Baume. Says a representative of the famed Vallée de Joux case-maker, “When we first received the plans, we thought Richard was crazy. There has never been a more complex case ever. The radius at every single point is different. It was simply crazy. But after we finished the first cases, they became our proudest accomplishment.” Just the proprietary grade 5 titanium splined screws fastening the bezel, caseband and backcase together needed hundreds of finishing and testing operations before it was completed. But inside the watch was another revolution — it was the first timepiece that laid its engine completely bare. Says Giulio Papi, co-founder of Renaud et Papi, the high-complication mecca that worked on Mille’s first movement “Richard wanted a watch that you [could] look into [and] see all the parts of the engine and how they functioned. And so we created a watch with a sapphire dial through which you could see every single component. Which meant every part had to be finished to perfection. Because Richard wanted the movement as light and as shock-resistant as possible, we created the very first watch baseplate from titanium, which we PVD-coated to give a stronger contrast to the other parts.” Mille laughs in retrospect, “These titanium baseplates were incredible-looking and performed fantastically, but they were a nightmare for the watchmakers. One touch with a screwdriver and they had to disassemble the movement, throw away the baseplate and start again. At some point we had a rejection rate of 70 percent.” To achieve the signature splines and sandblasted effect inspired by cast engine blocks that Mille had insisted on, Papi and his team had to use two of watchmaking’s most revered decorative techniques. Says Papi, “We used hand-frosting for the sandblasted effect and black-polishing, an art form usually reserved for polishing tourbillon bridges, for the splines.” Regarding the optimization of shock-resistance, it was the tourbillon bridge that became the focus of Mille’s attention. He explains, “I wanted to redesign the tourbillon bridge to resemble the suspension arm of an F1 car in both look and function. We arrived at this two-sided skeletonized bridge that was very rigid horizontally but [that] allowed some vertical deflection when it experienced shock.” Finally, because Richard is a racing driver and understands the importance of precise information when it comes to performance, he decided to feature both a power-reserve indicator and a torque indicator to give you a reading for the quality of the power in the mainspring. Says Mille, “One of the greatest reasons for the diminishment in accuracy in any watch and in particular the tourbillon is the reduction of torque in the mainspring as it unwinds. With this indicator, you know precisely the quality of torque at all times.” Of course, the question that comes to mind is just how shock-resistant can a tourbillon possibly be despite all these many innovations.” At my first meeting with Mille, his response would shock, awe, perplex and seduce me. Mille casually took off his watch — the world’s most expensive production tourbillon — then flung it across the room. I watched it bounce off the floor with what I could only imagine to be an expression of abject horror. You have to understand that until Richard Mille, tourbillons were considered so delicate that Patek Philippe didn’t even want them exposed to sunlight and they were handled with the most delicate of kid gloves. But Mille calmly retrieved the watch and passed it to me. I could only marvel at the fact that not only was the watch’s case seemingly unmarred, but also, the golden balance wheel within the tourbillon, the very heart of the watch, continued to beat strongly unabated and with perfect consistency. Proof positive that Mille’s message and mission resonated with irrefutably truth. What makes Richard Mille watches special?Richard Mille stands for innovation and expertise. Whenever the brand embarks on the development of a new creation, decisions are always made based on what is considered the technically best option. For Richard Mille, creating a holistic relationship that unites the interior and exterior of each watch, is at the essence of the philosophy of wears Richard Mille watches?Richard Mille watches aren't for everyone. The company regularly partners with athletes from different disciplines and makes an effort to support individuals that represent their values. If you are looking for a wearable piece of luxury innovation and technical finesse, Richard Mille is the brand for & ExclusivityEach Richard Mille is exclusive and rarely seen. In addition to its permanent collections, the brand also offers limited editions and masterpieces, adding to the exclusive character of the brand. Watch Richard Mille RM 88 Smiley Tourbillon White Ceramic Watch Richard Mille RM UP-01 Ferrari Ultraflat Titanium Don't miss any great listings on ...and get notified of new listings within 24h! Richard Mille RM 11 Formula 1 on Your Wrist Technical masterpieces boasting high functionality, the watches in the Richard Mille RM 11 collection epitomize innovative luxury watchmaking. Select models combine revolutionary technology with cases made of carbon or quartz. New Concepts for the World of Tomorrow The innovative timepieces produced by Richard Mille represent the future of watchmaking. This includes the highly functional RM 11 series. The Swiss manufacturer constructs each component using only the highest-quality materials, such as titanium, gold, platinum, or ceramic, as well as proprietary materials like carbon TPT, quartz TPT, and Cermet. The final result is a catalog full of extremely robust and groundbreaking timepieces. The highly complex in-house flyback calibers RMAC1 and RMAC3 with a countdown function tick away inside the different RM 11 models. Each watch features a sapphire crystal case back with a view of the intricate caliber within. But Richard Mille watches are much more than a luxury piece of eye candy. This manufacturer also focuses on functionality, meaning that every component in the RM 11 collection is both visually striking and thoughtfully constructed to serve a purpose. The line's top model, the RM 11-03 McLaren, was limited to a run of 500 pieces created specifically for the successful British Formula 1 racing team. The watch's case is a combination of carbon and quartz and has redefined what is technically possible in the world of high-end watchmaking. In 2020, Richard Mille introduced the RM 11-05. This timepiece is limited to a production run of 140 pieces and boasts a bezel made of extremely scratch-resistant Cermet. According to Richard Mille, Cermet is ten times harder than stainless steel, putting it on par with diamond. Prices at a Glance Richard Mille RM 11 Model, case material Price approx. Caliber, material RM 11-02 151,000 USD RMAC3, rose gold RM 11-01 Roberto Mancini 174,000 USD RMAC1, rose gold RM 11-02 198,000 USD RMAC1, titanium RM 11-02 231,000 USD RMAC1, rose gold RM 11 Felipe Massa 289,000 USD RMAC1, titanium RM 11-03 McLaren 592,000 USD RMAC3, carbon and quartz RM 11-04 Roberto Mancini 612,000 USD RMAC3, carbon How Much Does a Richard Mille RM 11 Cost? Richard Mille's insistence on exclusive materials, peak technological performance, and low production numbers mean that prices for these timepieces will always be high. However, despite their astronomical prices, investing in a Richard Mille watch is almost always a wise choice. This also applies to the RM 11, whose prices on the pre-owned market have remained remarkably stable in recent years. In fact, the market value of certain editions has risen significantly. Expect prices of well over 120,000 USD for an entry-level model like the rose gold RM 11-02. On the other end of the spectrum, you'll find timepieces like the RM 11-03 McLaren and 11-04 Roberto Mancini selling for upwards of 600,000 USD. Prices for an RM 11 Felipe Massa The Richard Mille RM 11 Felipe Massa gets its power from the skeletonized flyback caliber RMAC1. In addition to telling the time, this movement has a subdial for the countdown function at 9 o'clock, a 12-hour counter at 6, and a running seconds display at 3. There's also an oversized date at 12 o'clock and a month display at 430. You can use the upper push-piece on the side of the case to start and stop the chronograph, while the lower push-piece operates the flyback and reset functions. The case is 50 mm in diameter and comes in your choice of titanium, rose gold, carbon, ceramic, or quartz. Each version is mounted on a rubber strap, which is available in several colors. A never-worn titanium timepiece costs around 165,000 USD. Purchasing an RM 11-01 Roberto Mancini Richard Mille has dedicated several models to former Italian soccer player and current coach of Italy's national team Roberto Mancini. One example is the rose gold RM 11-01 Roberto Mancini with the skeletonized caliber RMAC1. This movement comes with a flyback function and central hour, minute, chronograph seconds, and chronograph minutes hands. An oversized date sits just below 12 o'clock, and there's a month display at 430. A 12-hour counter at 6 o'clock rounds off the displays. Finally, a ring with a tachymeter scale for calculating speeds runs around the dial's outer edge. Red accents on the dial and a green rubber ring around the crown underscore this watch's sporty aesthetic. A black or green rubber strap holds this timepiece comfortably on the wrist. Prices for a never-worn RM 11-01 Roberto Mancini sit around 233,000 USD. Prices for the RM 11-04 Roberto Mancini In 2019, Richard Mille launched another timepiece in honor of the Italian soccer superstar the RM 11-04 Roberto Mancini. Perhaps this model's most interesting feature is its soccer-related displays, which you can use to time a match's 45-minute halves, injury time, and potential extra time. The manufacturer crafts the RM 11-04's case out of carbon TPT, which they pair with a rubber strap. The design also incorporates the colors of the Italian flag and the shade of blue worn by the country's national team, the "Azzurri." Inside the case, you'll find the flyback caliber RMAC3, which boasts an annual calendar in addition to the previously mentioned 45-minute countdown function. While this model had a list price of 202,000 USD at release, today it can sell for over 612,000 USD. Detailed Price and Model Information for the RM 11-02 The RMAC1 powers the flyback chronograph RM 11-02. This version is outfitted with central hour, minute, and chronograph seconds hands. There's also an additional central hand for the GMT function, which you can set using the extra push-piece at 9 o'clock. Like the RM 11-01, this timepiece features an oversized date at 12 o'clock, a tachymeter scale around the dial's edge, and a month display at 430. A split subdial at 9 o'clock shows both the elapsed and remaining minutes. Lastly, you'll find a running seconds indicator at 3 and a 24-hour counter at 6 o'clock. Plan to spend around 198,000 USD for a new titanium edition on a rubber strap. The RM 11-03 With a 60-Minute Countdown Richard Mille crafts the standard-edition RM 11-03 out of rose gold or titanium. The hour, minute, and chronograph seconds hands sit in the middle of the skeletonized in-house flyback caliber RMAC3. This movement also has a subdial for the countdown function at 9 o'clock, a running seconds indicator at 3, and a 12-hour counter at 6. It shares its tachymeter scale, oversized date at 12, and month display at 430 with the RM 11 collection's other models. The rose gold version on a black rubber strap sells for around 335,000 USD new. If you prefer the titanium edition, be sure to have some 311,000 USD on hand. Higher, Faster, Farther The RM 11-03 McLaren Richard Mille is never content to just sit back and ride the wave of previous success. The RM 11-03 McLaren is the perfect example of this. The colors and materials of its case bear a strong connection to the British sports car manufacturer McLaren. Mille constructs this timepiece by stacking a total of 600 layers of black carbon and orange quartz on top of each other to create a harmonious wave pattern. Each layer is only 45 microns thick. Richard Mille calls these materials "carbon TPT" and "quartz TPT," with the letters "TPT" standing for "thin-ply technology." Despite sharing its displays and functions with the standard RM 11-03, this timepiece's relationship to the famed automotive brand is unmistakable. The bezel features the McLaren logo on a titanium component built to resemble a sports car's air intake, while the titanium crown is designed to mimic a McLaren wheel rim. Furthermore, the push-pieces get their looks from the headlights of the McLaren 720S. An orange rubber strap with a folding clasp completes this extraordinary watch. Limited to a run of 500 pieces, this rare timepiece requires an investment of around 587,000 USD. The RM 11-05 GMT From 2020 Introduced in 2020, the RM 11-05 GMT is limited to a run of 140 pieces. Like the other RM 11 edition, this watch has a barrel-shaped case. Richard Mille builds the case's main body from carbon TPT and the case back from titanium. The highly scratch-resistant Cermet forms the bezel. The proven caliber RMAC3 ticks away inside the case. This movement combines an annual calendar with an oversized date and a GMT function. An additional hour hand in bright orange displays the GMT time. Finally, a blue rubber strap completes the look. Richard Mille sold this watch for 226,000 USD. If you'd like to become the owner of an RM 11-05 Automatic Flyback Chronograph GMT, you should check the Chrono24 marketplace regularly. However, since this timepiece is so rare, you should be prepared to spend well above its recommended retail price. Richard Mille In-House Calibers RMAC1 and RMAC3 The calibers RMAC1 and RMAC3 are extremely complex and truly unique. Richard Mille crafts their baseplates and bridges from the same kind of titanium used in the aerospace and automotive industries. This guarantees a high level of corrosion resistance. Double barrels provide these movements with even torque and improved power reserves. This technology also has a positive effect on the movement's accuracy and service life. A transparent Incabloc shock protection system protects these movements against impacts and vibrations. The free-sprung Glucydur balance ticks at 28,000 vibrations per hour, or the equivalent of 4 Hz. This innovative technology leads to top-notch reliability and accuracy. The balance also has four weights that you can use to calibrate it. Depending on how much you utilize the chronograph function, these two movements each have a maximum power reserve of 55 hours. Richard Mille outfits both movements with a winding rotor made of 18-karat white gold and titanium. Known as a "variable geometry rotor," its inertia can be adjusted to match the wearer's activity level. Finally, each movement has 68 jewels and measures mm in diameter with a height of 9 mm. The Rise of Richard Mille Watchmaker Richard Mille has been fascinated by technology, motorsport, and design since his youth. After studying marketing, the French-born entrepreneur gathered experience in the luxury goods industry at the world's largest luxury conglomerate LVMH Moët Hennessy – Louis Vuitton SE. He also worked for the watch manufacturer Audemars Piguet. This eventually led to Mille founding his own business in 1999. Mille's first customers helped lead his creations to success thanks to their understanding of Mille's uncompromising independence and the vision behind his earliest timepieces. The same passion and drive for perfection that led to this manufacturer's foundation over 20 years ago still define the company to this day and permeate each of the over 80 models in its current catalog. Richard Mille presented his first watch, the RM 001 Tourbillon, in 2001. Both this model and its successor, the RM 002, use high-tech materials and feature titanium baseplates. Since then, the Swiss watch manufacturer has experienced one success after another. Richard Mille is still setting new milestones for the entire watch industry. Special highlights include the RM 004 from 2003 – a column-wheel chronograph with a split-seconds hand and pincer-like titanium split-seconds arms – and the RM 025, Richard Mille's first diving chronograph with a tourbillon.

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