Richard Mille

The RM 65-01 represents Richard Mille’s uncompromising vision of the high-performance chronograph, drawing inspiration from the world of motorsport and engineered to withstand the demands of extreme use. Its robust and highly architectural case houses the skeletonized automatic caliber RMAC4, a sophisticated movement featuring a split-seconds chronograph, variable-geometry rotor, function selector, and rapid-winding mechanism. At its core, the movement is built upon a grade 5 titanium baseplate, prized for its exceptional rigidity, corrosion resistance, and biocompatibility, while offering an optimal strength-to-weight ratio that enhances the efficiency and reliability of the gear train.

Among the model’s most innovative features is its patented rapid-winding mechanism, developed as a complement to both automatic and manual winding systems. Activated via the pusher at 8 o’clock, the mechanism quickly re-arms the barrel, allowing the watch to regain a full power reserve with remarkable speed. Equally impressive is the movement’s sophisticated gearbox system, which governs the winding, date-setting, and hand-setting functions. These can be selected using the function-selector pusher integrated into the crown, while an indicator at 4 o’clock displays the chosen mode, marked “W”, “D”, or “H” respectively.

The technical architecture of the watch is further accentuated by its striking multicolored design. Vibrant details throughout the dial provide exceptional legibility while creating a dynamic contrast against the colored pushers and crown accents, underscoring the contemporary and instantly recognizable aesthetic synonymous with Richard Mille.

A remarkable fusion of cutting-edge engineering, ergonomic functionality, and avant-garde design, the RM 65-01 stands among the manufacture’s most technically ambitious and visually compelling creations. The present example is offered in near-unworn condition.