Future-Proofing A Favourite

The RM 21-02 Tourbillon Aerodyne gets a new case made of Richard Mille’s signature high-tech materials.

It's common for popular watch models to show up in a slightly new guise every few years, whether it's in the form of a different case material or colourway. It keeps things interesting and gives clients more options, so it wouldn't be fair to accuse brands of laziness. Least of all, a brand like Richard Mille, whose aesthetic updates are still paragons of over-the-top engineering.

The latest limited edition of the RM 21-02 Tourbillon Aerodyne is a perfect example. The 14-year-old model has seen several renditions since it was first launched in gold, and its new black and white livery may seem muted compared to its many brightly coloured brethren, but its construction is nothing to sniff at.