The new collection 2007 from Richard Mille

Every year since the presentation of the first RM001, Richard Mille Watches has been steadily widening the scope of the collection with the creation of extraordinary new models each year, fulfilling the dreams of collectors and watch lovers across the globe.

RM007 Ladies' Watch, rubies © Richard Mille

RM007 Ladies' Watch, diamonds © Richard Mille

RM011 Felipe Massa Flyback Chronograph © Richard Mille

Tourbillon RM015 Perini Navi Cup © Richard Mille

RM016 extra flat automatic © Richard Mille

Every year since the presentation of the first RM001, Richard Mille Watches has been steadily widening the scope of the collection with the creation of extraordinary new models each year, fulfilling the dreams of collectors and watch lovers across the globe. In particular, the 2007 collection extends the ‘outer limits’ of the collection with the introduction of the RM016, the first new shape and flattest watch to enter the collection, along with the largest, the long awaited RM011 Felipe Massa flyback chronograph. The elegant RM016 manifests itself discreetly in all conditions, whilst the RM 011 Felipe Massa’s many functions make it the ultimate men’s watch. The theme of water which entered the collection last year with the RM014 Perini Navi Cup continues with the introduction this year of the RM015 Perini Navi Cup dual time, which adds a second time zone function to the marine caliber tourbillon movement.

RM007 Ladies’ Watch

Introduced only two years ago after a long period of expectation, the RM007 Ladies’ watch has found a strong resonance among women across the globe. First released in a full diamond set version in 2005, last year saw the introduction of the precious metal version with diamond markers for the hours. New for 2007 is the introduction of several new dials and dial colors, using different styles of numerals, colored fields or precious stone settings. Each of these, in combination with a large variety of diamond and precious stone settings for the case, accentuates new and subtle moods befitting every role a woman could desire. Although white diamonds still remain an essential, they are offered in combination with various colors and combinations including black diamonds, rubies and emeralds in several geometric patterns and sensually curving lines that accentuate the exceptional form of the visual statement made by the sensual lines of the case. All versions of the RM007 pursue the same philosophy of technical perfection as the rest of the collection with hand ground and black PVD coated titanium baseplates and bridges, and the exceptional bi-directional gold rotor filled with more than 100 micro-balls, which provides efficient winding for excellent chronometric results. The RM007 truly unites sensual contours, precious metals and jewels with the technical prowess of haute horlogerie in which only the exceptional can achieve perfection.

Functions: hours, minutes, date at 6 o’clock
Bracelet available in colored crocodile, satin, leather and metal
18-carat white gold with baguette rubies: from € 300.000
18-carat red gold, half setting: from € 40.000

RM011 Felipe Massa Flyback Chronograph

Continuing the long-term relationship with the young Ferrari F1 driver Felipe Massa, this new Richard Mille creation for 2007 combines the practical with the exceptional, with functions that are at home either on the racetrack, in the air or on the street. The flyback chronograph, originally developed for use by pilots, can be reset with a single pusher instead of having to be stopped, reset and started again like a regular chronograph. This eliminates navigational mistakes when traveling at high speeds. On land, flyback chronographs are useful for timing laps or the turn-off points for road rally’s. Developed in close collaboration with Felipe Massa, the RM011 also offers truly practical functions such as an annular calendar with oversize date, month indicator, 12-hour totalizer and 60-minute countdown timer. The exceptional case uses a central caseband of titanium with the choice of either titanium or 18-carat red or white gold bezels, creating a unique visual effect that accentuates the strong character of the robust case size.

Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, flyback chronograph, annular calendar with oversize date, month; 60-minute countdown timer, 12-hour totalizer
Titanium: € 56.200
18-carat red gold: € 62.200
18-carat white gold: € 65.800

RM015 Perini Navi Cup dual time

Richard Mille Watches was proud to be named official timekeeper of the Perini Navi Cup Races in 2006, and the connection with Perini Navi is again strengthened with the introduction this year of the RM015, which adds a second time zone function to the marine caliber tourbillon. The second time zone can be simply adjusted via a pushbutton at 9 o’clock, which advances the hour each time it is depressed. The time zone, with hours shown on a disc of sapphire, appears against a white field located at 10:30. The RM015 Perini Navi Cup draws its inspiration closely from the most exceptional Perini Navi creation, the Maltese Falcon. The decks, hull shape, windlass, pulleys, screws and various marine details of that ship are reflected in numerous structures of this watch, reflected even in the shapes of the hands and parts of the movement such as the tourbillon and central bridges, as well as the tourbillon cage itself. Constructed upon a an extremely stable carbon nanofiber baseplate, the RM015 has all the exceptional features typical for all the tourbillons from the collection.

Functions: hours, minutes, second time zone, power reserve and torque indicators, function selector
18-carat red gold: € 223.650
18-carat white gold: € 230.850
Platinum: € 259.550

RM016 extra flat automatic

A characteristic thread through of the entire collection is that each timepiece has a specific identity defined by its functions and form. The new RM016 extra flat automatic exemplifies this philosophy. Its new case shape, the first new form since Richard Mille Watches was first introduced, is defined by its simultaneously being the flattest watch of the collection. Like other Richard Mille watches, its case retains the subtle curves that fit the wrist comfortably, the typical titanium screws and special strap integration, whilst the proportions of the tonneau shape have been transformed. Utilizing the skeletonized 005-S caliber with variable rotor geometry, this new creation is in every sense a thoroughbred Richard Mille. The unusual crown is available in either titanium and red gold or titanium and white gold to match the choice of precious metal for the case.

Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, date
Titanium: € 38.300
18-carat red gold: € 39.500
18-carat white gold: € 43.050 ■

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