Richard Mille

A couple of days ago, Richard Mille came to Singapore to present his 2009 collection at the latest uber-luxury hotel in Singapore, the Capella Resort on Sentosa. He invited Dr Bernard Cheong to be on stage with him during the presentation. Bernard asked s...  

This one is easily the star of the show, the RM019 Celtic Knot Ladies Tourbillon. When I first saw pictures of this I thought it was another lame attempt to create a high-priced ladies watch but in the metal, this is one of the best looking ladies watches...  

of the piece is from the RM006. Built up from the carbon fibre base plate. I loved the way the diamond celtic knot forms an eternal loop - much like the idea of tourbillon escapement - the balance spring in perpetual motion against the cage. Thanks Andrew... 

says RM002 PG . Hmm a reflection of the Co's QC standard ???

Apologies for not stating so in my post. - SJX

A manual wind tourbillon pocket watch; a brilliant idea with deftly sculpted case and muscular chain. One independent watchmaker cited this watch earlier this year as an example of RM's brilliance and contrarian instincts. Isn't the pocket watch dead? But...  

worn either as a pocket watch or as desk clock. Jeans, blazer, and this with chain in the pocket would look so cool one would imagine. However, the price simply does not help me either! Thanks for some great photos of the watch. Andrew H

RM has moved from F1 cars to yachts (Perini Navi) for inspiration, and now he's onto aviation - is he running out of ideas? This watch seems to indicate so but then the RM019 Celtic Knot changed my mind. The RM019 watch was not shown during the event, but...  

rubber on it, on the second picure is different surface. These are official press pictures from Richard Mille? Why it is different material? otherwise nice watch in my opinion. Carl

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Hi! Does someone know which will be the price for the RM 021 titanium?

This is essentially an RM005 in a slightly larger case with an awful Roman numeral dial. Its size is in between that of the RM007 and RM010. It wasn't shown that day but I am certain did not miss anything. - SJX This message has been edited by SJX on 2009...  

dial design cheers

This 50.70 mm diameter diver's tourbillon chronograph in rose gold and titanium - which retails for approximately EUR400,000 - is as ridiculous as it sounds. Though it is rated to 300 m, it is even further from a diver's watch than the last great diver's ...  

The All Grey collection is a new look for existing RM watches. A sandblasted titanium case is combined with a grey PVD-coating carbon nanofibre baseplate leaving the watch reminiscent of the RM009 ultra-light tourbillon. Though these watches are not parti...  

Well...i think the Celtic Knot looks very good and should be a must for the lucky ladies out there. Regards

Well, the all grey collection is interesting, aesthetically speaking. The association of a sandblasted case and the design of these watches is working in a nice way, IMO. I'm still wondering why RM launched the Diving Tourbillon. Big, thick, with , to me,... 

very specific and a true part of the trade mark, I am not part of the people giving the ohhh, and the ahhh, when new models come out. The diver's watch is simply a round RM to my eyes, but surely not a diver's watch which from their origins were watches d...  

Not too crazy about the AG Collection but it's great to finally see some real-life pics of the pocket watch, the RM019 and the RM025. The diver looks amazing. Can't wait to see shots of it in action, lume shots included.... 8-)

but isn't the rm016 and rm011 missing here? or they were not out yet? i think they are limited to a unique model and LE 10. Did u hear of that? I wonder also if there is a grey rubber strap. I am telling u about it, because i am on the edge of triggering ... 

Many thanks, JiaXian, for the report. You are thorough, understated when necessary, and tireless. An overall observation (and as an owner): RM's early work possessed a very strong aesthetic, an sense of wonderful innovation, and with both the RM009 and th... 

opinion on my side as well. I feel that the direction has gone towards shock and awe with no soul underneath. There was as you had clearly stated in your post a very strong aesthetic when he first came out but somehow lost focus? Unfortunately, a very clo... 

and I can appreciate where your argument lies. There is a fine line between the shock of the new that leads to an innovative direction, and the feeling that art has now become cynical and brash: art for art's sake. A nudge at the wrong time and what was o... 

I wholly separate the individual and the work, and Richard's iconoclastic presence is wholly noted. It is, though, the work that will matter and the recent body of work seems stuck in a nasty bit of muck. I hope you are well, and we shall both look forwar... 

looking forward with renewed interest as to when RM gets back on track.

Once the current trend of limited editions with slight case variations from existing watches is over, let's hope Richard Mille concentrates on introducing a less expensive watch that will have more widespread appeal that will get more people interested in... 

The only drawback to creating an even lower price point below the RM10 is the brand may turn more "commercial" but I think it's worth it. Journe was very exclusive several years ago but it's more commercial now and interest seems to be blossoming with the... 

Now that the RM010 has been developed it likely costs RM very little incrementally to make each RM010. I'd be very surprised if it costs even $3,000 in labor and materials to make each RM010, and it's even possible that my $3,000 guess is on the high side... 

While it may look like Richard Mille has lost its way recently, what I think is really going on is not unique to Richard Mille. Right now, with the world economy in a very slow phase, most watch manufacturers are not investing large sums of money to make ... 

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Not sure what I think of the RM25 yet since I haven't seen the watch in person yet. 50.7mm? Wow. Did RM design this watch to be worn over a diving suit, hence the large size? - AT

that is what I like about it :0) but round cased RM well sorry don't think so Is it just beginning of round case diver's RM line? Would it be just one round in whole line? Then I can predict big bucks one day at auctions The early day RM pieces were much ... 

I found your comment about the idea of being contrarian and lucrative a little strange - I am hard pushed to find any watch firm that makes watches as a public service, and if by being contrarian, Richard can find a market for his watches and ideas, then ... 

My favorite is the Aerodyne! It has a retro hi-tech look!

... there is nothing in the new RM range to even tempt me at all. Shame, however I would give one of my kidneys for an RM12 or even a lung for an RM9....yep the new RM stuff just isnt as it should be, mind you my good lady would love a celtic knot, but th...