From sophisticated timepieces to dainty pieces of wearable art, it is not surprising that Richard Mille has gone beyond its persona as a maker of sporty watches
a first for Richard Mille and the eighth calibre to be developed in-house.
Creativity is a key factor in the creation of Richard Mille’s women’s watches, and this can be seen in the addition of intricate, sometimes whimsical details that give each timepiece a distinctive look and feel. A case in point is the RM 19-02 Tourbillon Fleur. Launched at SIHH 2015, much of this watch’s charm is derived from the fact that it was inspired by nature. Its most defining feature—a hand-painted gold magnolia— opens and closes every five minutes to reveal a flying tourbillon.
Those opting for sophistication, on the other hand, are also spoilt for choice with the RM 07-01 gem-set black ceramic and the RM 07-02 Pink Lady Sapphire. While both watches have the standard tonneau-form case, these are elevated by the use of precious gems and metals in their design.
The RM 07-01 gets its stunning appearance through a unique setting technique that embeds minuscule gemstones into the delicate TZP ceramic case. Along with a red gold band, the watch also has TZP ceramic bezels, a diamond-mounted crown, onyx and red gold dial, and CRMA 2 automatic calibre movement in grade 5 titanium.
The RM 07-02 is incredibly feminine in its appearance. Glowing pink, this fully transparent wristwatch boasts of a rosecoloured sapphire crystal case—the first known example of its kind. Inside, the CRMA 5 movement calibre delivers an optimised chronomatic performance. Though a little larger than most women’s watches, it is surprisingly light and works beautifully as a cocktail watch.
From sophisticated timepieces to dainty pieces of wearable art, it is not surprising that Richard Mille has gone beyond its persona as a maker of sporty watches into a manufacture that is fully aware of what the modern woman needs in a timepiece.