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Richard Mille

The modern maverick of haute horlogerie –A brand who has managed to create big waves that rippled through the watch community since their (in watchmaking terms), very recent inception. Founded in 1999 by Mr Richard Mille, at the age of 50, he left his previous role within the industry to branch out on his own and to create his own brand. He joined forces with watchmaker Dominique Guenat and together they created Richard Mille, a watch brand that embodied Mille’s passion for race cars and engineering. The goal was to make each watch “a racing machine for the wrist”.

The RM001 - A manually wound tourbillon,  a first of its kind. The brand's first watch. Released in 2001 to friends and family as a proof of concept, it displayed both power reserve and “torque” on the dial. Today, 20+ years later, the RM watch collection consists of more than 120+ models. Each one designed and produced with the same passion and without compromising their core principles.

A lot of the brand's success has stemmed from their clever marketing endeavors and strategic partnerships. You will currently find them in Formula 1, fitted to the wrists of top athletes like tennis star Rafael Nadal & more, as well as gracing the wrists of some of the most known artists and movie stars around the world.

In 2023, the brand had an annual production number of a mere 5,600 watches, in limited runs. And with the insane demand present for these pieces, getting your hands on one is a near mission impossible.