Annie Darling

Executive Editor, Style, Tatler Asia

Pharrell’s ultra-exclusive Richard Mille timepiece, the RM 52-05 Tourbillon Pharrell Williams Sapphire, topped every watch collector’s wish list in 2019. A longtime fan of the watchmaker as well as the television series Star Trek, Pharrell drew from his lifelong fascination with space for the 30-piece, US$1 million wristwatch. Fastforward to today and the duo have collaborated once again on a bespoke sculpture only available to owners of the RM 52-05 Tourbillon Pharrell Williams Sapphire. Titled Distant Bliss, the 35cm resin sculpture depicts a figure that closely resembles the musician floating upwards despite being anchored by balloons. The artwork is handmade in Los Angeles by artist duo Coarse and presented in a display stand made by Ault Studio.