After spearheading the watchmaking department for numerous companies including legendary fine jeweler Mauboussin, industry veteran Richard Mille launched his eponymous brand in 2001. Since its inception, Richard Mille has been dedicated to utilizing the latest technical innovations to yield timepieces that are unmistakably modern. For Mille, tradition is something to be toyed with. That approach was evident from his very first piece, the RM01, a classically complex tourbillon with multi-dimensional, exposed gears housed in a sporty titanium case. The RM01’s marriage of reverence and experimentation set the template for the brand’s future models. Many of Mille’s most groundbreaking designs borrow materials and technology from the automotive and aviation worlds. The RM006 tourbillon introduced the first carbon fiber baseplate; the RM009 featured ALUSIC, a material employed in satellites and space stations; the RM 50-03 was developed in collaboration with McLaren and utilized TPT, one of the automaker’s proprietary materials, to craft the world’s lightest chronograph weighing in at less than 40 grams. Beyond the consistent championing of innovative technology, Richard Mille’s signatures include sleek tonneau cases—which are considerably harder to build complex movements for than classic round cases—and airy, skeletonized movements that display the architectural beauty of Mille’s intricate mechanics. The brand’s performance-minded machines have lent themselves to collaborations with sporting luminaries, such as the flyback chronograph created for Formula 1 racer Felipe Massa and the exceptionally light tourbillon (just 19 grams including the strap) designed for tennis star Rafael Nadal. Prized for their revolutionary design and especially rare due to their meticulous construction, Richard Mille watches are some of the most coveted timepieces today.

Richard Mille

Materiality

Richard Mille ‘Rafael Nadal’, Reference RM35-03 A white quartz TPT skeletonised wristwatch with adjustable rotor, Circa 2023 Dial: skeletonised Calibre: cal. RMAL2 automatic, 38 jewels Case: white quartz TPT, sapphire crystal display case back secured by 8 screws Closure: blue Richard Mille rubber strap and titanium double folding clasp Size: 50 mm length x 43 mm width Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: none

View 1 of Lot 1: ‘Rafael Nadal’, Reference RM35-03 | A white quartz TPT skeletonised wristwatch with adjustable rotor, Circa 2023

‘rafael nadal’, reference rm35-03 | a white quartz tpt skeletonised wristwatch with adjustable rotor, circa 2023

Richard Mille Reference RM65-01 A pink gold semi-skeletonised split seconds chronograph wristwatch with date and rapid winding mechanism, Circa 2022 Dial: semi-skeletonised Calibre: cal. RMAC4 automatic, 51 jewels Case: 18k pink gold, sapphire crystal display back secured by 8 screws Closure: orange Richard Mille fabric strap with velcro closure Size: 50 mm length x 42 mm width Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: none

View 1 of Lot 3: Reference RM65-01 | A pink gold semi-skeletonised split seconds chronograph wristwatch with date and rapid winding mechanism, Circa 2022

reference rm65-01 | a pink gold semi-skeletonised split seconds chronograph wristwatch with date and rapid winding mechanism, circa 2022

<p>The <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/watches/watch/richard-mille" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Richard Mille</a> RM016 is the brand’s landmark first rectangular ultra‑flat automatic watch, launched in 2007. The present example features a 18k pink gold case, a skeletonised dial with a date display at 7 o’clock, and the in‑house calibre RMAS7 automatic movement with a variable‑geometry rotor. The elegant pink gold accents enhance its luxurious appeal, blending style with sophisticated engineering seamlessly.</p>

(Reference RM016).  A rose gold skeletonized automatic wristwatch with date. Circa 2018

<p><a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/watches/watch/richard-mille" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Richard Mille</a> faced the challenge of maintaining the strength and unique character of his models while expanding his design options. The RM016 was a game-changer in 2007 as Richard Mille ventured into two uncharted territories. Firstly, the rectangular shape of the watch was a departure from the brand's signature tonneau-shaped cases. Secondly, the ultra-thin movement marked the founding pillars of a more sophisticated and refined aesthetic, which can be seen in current references such as the RM067-01 and RM067-02. Available in excellent condition, the watch not only has a great wrist presence, it also established the foundation for further avant-garde case designs in Richard Mille.</p>

Richard Mille (Reference RM016). A rose gold diamond-set automatic wristwatch. circa 2017

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