Richard Mille

Gentlemen, I recently had the chance to be able to hold an exceptional Richard Mille reference in my ‘delicate’ hands. Indeed, it is not every day that we can admire such a marvelous masterpiece from a brand which models are already quite unique in watchm...  

and even more in live, in a manner I would never have imagined. Something to see imho. Cheers, Mark

I've never seen one in Abu Dhabi or Dubai.. Curious if they have one for sale in Paris I presume? PS thanks for the excellent review!

It is indeed a very rare piece and they are usually nearly all sold during their presentation. Cheers, Mark

mark, So happy you had the opportunity to try this beautiful (and insane) RM in a well-lit setting. I've seen one too many frustratingly mysterious wrist shots around the web, and it's really nice to hear your honest impressions of it. Of course, nothing ... 

In fact, I was really surprised and didn't think I would like this as I did in real. We all know that watches look nicer in the metal but here it was quite special as this material brings something much different from usual metals. This is not just "trans... 

how does it look like in 20 or more years? It looks very fancy but not really my cup of tea. Thank for the review. Best, Kari

Perfect accuracy and timekeeping. These are great calibers. Does this particular one does? I'm sure but won't be able to provide a proof! Sapphire is something that doesn't move with time and I'm sure this watch will do very well. Certainly the wheel in s... 

and perfectly happy with traditional brands like PP, VC, Rolex... Best, Kari, the Watch Conservative

But I imagine this watch is a little different from usual pieces and doesn't aim at the same goals. As it is not available anyway, it is more the discovery experience that, if you have the occasion to see, you won't regret I'm sure. Cheers, Mark

But to wear... Best, Kari

I was quite impressed when I saw the pictures and imagined what kind of work it needed but wasn't that much attracted as i could be concerning other watches, even from the same brand. One thing I can tell you is that the experience in the metal is another... 

but naturally I will have a look when an opportunity appears. Best, Kari

You're so lucky!!

I couldn't keep this for myself and had to share it here, I'm glad you enjoyed it Cheers, Mark

Personally I\'m not into the whole sapphire thing But of all the versions if I had to choose it would be the 56-02 with suspended movement ala 27-01

I could in a way understand it was a nightmare to craft but wasn't excited about it... until I could hold it. Yes the cable supspension -02 is also very nice and especially as it keeps less complications. Thank you for your nice word Riddler, much appreci... 

But I just can\'t justify the price tag when company\'s like Greubel Forsey, MB&F and Hublot are starting to utilize sapphire for a 1/4 of the price with some watches being more complicated than RM\'s. Just my ¢.02 I guess.

but, as in cars, boat, planes, I really focused on the watch itself and what it made me feel, without any consideration of price. Like with cars: when I admire a Zonda or a Ferrari, I don't even ask myself if it corners well and parks easily in town, or a... 

I am in awe of this piece. It amazes me how much effort goes into making something look simple. It's as if the line has been erased between the movement and the case which meld into one. The organs appear to almost float within the confines of the case. W... 

What you emphasized is exactly one of the elements that strikes most in real: how the movement looks in this case. It is quite magic. Thanks a lot for sharing your thoughts. Cheers, Mark

It is the trend of unicorns currently, I imagine it applies here as well. Cheers, Mark

how it compares to the new Hublot Big Bang Saphire in terms of quality and finishing .... and price setting I know the movement in a RM is different in comparison to the standard movement of the Hublot chrono, but still is the price difference only based ... 

it is first mandatory to have a look in the real, and I would only focus on the work and what it brings as a unique ufo. I think it is so high in pricing that comparing them in a pragmatic way won't get me anywhere. Above 300K€, I personally stop counting... 

thanks.

Yes, it was interesting to be able to study it and feel how it "works" live. Fascinating Cheers, Mark