"Billionaire's Ticket": An Appreciation of the Richard Mille RM65-01



Richard Mille is known as a symbol of high luxury in the watch industry, often called the "billionaire" icon. This time, we'll take a look at the RM65-01, priced at ¥256,000. This highly complex sports watch is arguably Richard Mille's most intricate timepiece to date, having undergone five years of development.

The RM65-01 comprises over 600 components and features a unique push-to-wind system. Its split-second chronograph movement is equipped with six guides, ensuring optimal synchronicity, effective function locking, and enhanced adjustment durability. It also features a 36,000vph high-frequency variable inertia balance, enhancing reliability during vibrations and movement assembly and disassembly, ensuring long-term accuracy.

The case features Richard Mille's classic tonneau shape, crafted from rose gold and carbon fiber. Chronograph pushers are located at 2 and 4 o'clock, and the chronograph split-second pusher is at 10 o'clock. The red pusher at 8 o'clock is dedicated to rapid winding, fully winding the mainspring with just 125 presses. This feature is ideal for quickly rewinding a watch after it has not been worn for an extended period. This mechanism significantly increases the complexity of the movement's design, requiring more precise torque transmission.

The dial design is vibrant, incorporating a variety of colors, each representing a different function. Yellow marks the hour, minute, and second hands; orange marks the chronograph totalizer and chronograph seconds hand; light blue represents the chronograph split-second hand; and a green date window is located at 11 o'clock. The iconic crown status indicator is located at 5 o'clock.

The watch is presented on a black rubber strap. Powered by the Caliber RMAC4 automatic movement, it offers a 60-hour power reserve and, thanks to its 36,000vph high-frequency variable inertia balance, achieves 1/10-second timing accuracy. The skeletonized baseplate and bridges are crafted from grade 5 titanium, a material with excellent biocompatibility and corrosion resistance. This exceptional material ensures the smooth and efficient operation of the movement's gear train.

Overall, this is a sporty watch that integrates multiple complications. Does the Richard Mille RM65-01 impress you?