More Than a Pretty Face

Richard Mille ups the ante on colour science by introducing two vibrant new shades to the formidable RM 65-01 Automatic Split-Seconds Chronograph.

- ALLYSON KLASS

In a world where luxury often means playing it safe or subtle, Richard Mille thrives on taking the road less travelled by incorporating an audacious blend of colour, cutting-edge materials, and technical prowess into its avant-garde timepieces. The RM 65-01, launched in 2020, is a prime example.

A product of five years' development, the model was a game-changer, setting a new benchmark for what luxury watches could represent. Not only was it the manufacture's first split-seconds chronograph, but it was also its most complex automatic winding watch with 600 components.

It also marked the first time such a complication was serially produced and became a permanent addition to the Richard Mille line-up.

CHROMATIC FINESSE

This year, the RM 65-01 collection gets an electric update with two vibrant new colours in the manufacture's hightech Quartz TPT. Each bold iteration evokes a different mood and energy: The pastel blue version recalls the tranquillity of azure skies, while the highly saturated dark yellow model captures the sun's intense energy.

But as any Richard Mille devotee would know, the brand's watch cases are often as complex as its movements, and there's more to these colours than meets the eye.

Quartz TPT is an innovative material that Richard Mille has perfected over many years. Generally used for very high-performance applications, thanks to its resistance to high temperatures, strength, and transparency to electromagnetic waves, it is a cornerstone of what makes Richard Mille watches stunning, robust, and singular.