Introducing Richard Mille Unveils The RM 65-01 Dark Yellow & Pastel Blue Quartz TPT

Richard Mille is renowned for its avant-garde designs and cutting-edge horological innovations. The brand quickly gained acclaim for its bold aesthetics, technical mastery, and the use of unconventional materials. One of the hallmarks of Richard Mille's timepieces is the innovative use of materials like Carbon TPT and Quartz TPT. These composite materials, produced by North Thin Ply Technology (NTPT), are crafted for their ultra-lightweight and robust properties. Richard Mille has seamlessly integrated these advanced materials into their creations. Notable examples include the RM 27-05 Flying Tourbillon Rafael Nadal, showcasing the durability of Carbon TPT, and the RM 17-02 in White Quartz TPT. 

In 2020, Richard Mille unveiled the RM 65-01 Split Seconds Chronograph, the brand's most intricate timepiece to date. Over the years, Richard Mille has introduced a variety of models featuring different materials, including Carbon TPT, Red Gold and Carbon TPT, and Grey Quartz TPT. The latest additions to the collection now include vibrant summer hues, Dark Yellow Quartz TPT and Pastel Blue Quartz TPT.

The case measures 44.50 x 49.94 x 16.10 mm and features a sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating, along with a sapphire crystal caseback that offers a view of the intricate mechanism inside. The chronograph functions are operated via 3 pushers, starting or stopping the chronograph is done with the pusher at 2 o’clock, resetting the hands can be done by the pusher at 4 o’clock, and the pusher at 10 o’clock allows you to stop the split-seconds hand to read an intermediate time while the chronograph is running. Pressing this pusher again seamlessly reunites the split-seconds hand with the chronograph hand.

By pressing the pusher at 8 o’clock, the rapid winding mechanism is activated. In addition to automatic and manual winding, it is designed to quickly rearm the barrel if the watch stops. This allows you to fully reset the barrel, making this function perfect for quickly rearming the watch after it has been unworn for an extended period.

The skeletonized dial includes a micro-blasted (sand blasted on a micro level) grade 5 titanium baseplate and bridges. It showcases a 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock and a selector indicator at 5 o’clock, which allows switching between traditional winding (W), semi-instantaneous date adjustment (D), or setting the time (H) by simply pressing the crown. Additionally, the dial features a 12-hour counter at 9 o’clock, a small seconds sub-dial at 6 o’clock, and a vertical date window at 11 o’clock.

The watch is powered by Caliber RMAC4, a skeletonized automatic winding movement that operates at 36,000 vph (5 Hz) and offers a 60-hour power reserve. The Dark Yellow Quartz TPT is a limited edition of just 120 pieces, while the Pastel Blue Quartz TPT joins the permanent collection. Both variants are paired with a black rubber strap.

For more information please visit Richard Mille’s official website.