Top 6 Richard Mille Watch Collections We Absolutely Love

January 9, 2024

1. Richard Mille Bonbon

The Richard Mille Bonbon collection is extensive and delightfully quirky. It was inspired by childhood dreams of sugary sweets and juicy fruits. This is one of the most surprising and outstanding watch collections on the market today, and there’s nothing else quite like a Bonbon.

The Bonbon collection was showcased in January 2019 at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie. With this collection, Richard Mille proved that as well as their watches being symbols of success and wealth, they continue to surprise and delight with their range of intriguing designs. This collection aims to be a “disruption” of the classic models RM 37-01, RM 07-03 RM 16-01. They took these designs and used colour, texture, and a huge sense of fun to make some of the most cheekily designed and exciting watches on the market right now.

There are ten Bonbon models but each model has 30 variations, so we understand the range and diversity of this collection. Lemon and Strawberry RM 16-01 Citron et Fraise. This explosion of colour is like having a work of art attached to your wrist. This is hardly a surprise when you discover that designer Cécile Guenat created a palette of around 60 unique shades to create this subversive and fun collection.

 

Blueberry and Lychee RM 07-03 Myrtille et Litchi

Richard Mille’s designers achieved the “sugar coating” effect on these watches by incorporating powdered enamel and extremely fine sand into the finishing materials. Tiny, delicate sculptures turn each watch into a delicious bag of sweets. This delicacy belies the incredibly strong grade 5 titanium components underneath.

 

Kiwi and Cherry RM 37-01 Kiwi et Cerise

The horological components of these stunning timepieces peek through glistening slices of citrus and perfectly green circles of fruit. This burst of colour contrasts superbly with the slate grey of the bezel. The automatic winding feature makes these watches as technologically advanced as they are beautiful.

 

RM 07-03 Cupcake

The Richard Mille Cupcake watch is like a piece of Art Nouveau brought right up to date. The swirling patterns across the face speak of lashings of buttercream icing. The crown itself is a miniature cupcake- right down to the tiny, detailed case. Tiny details across the swirls on the face draw the eye and speak of the luxury of the piece.

The whole watch has a smooth, inviting quality that makes it almost irresistible. A piece of jewellery as well as a luxury watch.

 

RM 07-03 Marshmallow

The classic, twisty “flump” marshmallow shape is the star of the show in this sugary-inspired watch. Pale pastel shades contrast beautifully with the black chromed accents on the face. The twisty pattern continues around the face of the watch with just a touch of added sparkle.

 

RM 37-01 Lollipop

Another automatic winding watch with a touch of the Art Nouveau combined with the ultra-modern. Richard Mille’s Bonbon range is all about combining retro with contemporary. They’ve done this both in the shape versus the technology, and the clever contrast of design features. Expert enamel work is used to create textures that link straight back to the nostalgia of the old-fashioned sweetshop.

 

RM 16-01 Liquorice

The Richard Mille Liquorice is heaven for any retro sweet lover. The winding roll of liquorice adorning the face somehow echoes the mechanics of the watch, while the crown looks like you could take it off and eat it.

The liquorice was a feat of engineering in itself. It combines a stamping process with a chroming technique all designed to make your timepiece look and feel almost edible. RM’s goal was to emulate the taste and texture of favorite sweets through colour and design. With these unique timepieces, they’ve certainly achieved that.

 

2. Richard Mille Tourbillon

The RM 001 Tourbillon was the first-ever watch produced by Richard Mille, and the model goes from strength to strength with each year of production. The tourbillon is a mechanism that compensates for the action of gravity upon the delicate parts of the watch’s mechanical parts. It is used in many luxury watches to demonstrate the extreme talent of the skilled watchmaking team and is often visible on many of the Tourbillon ranges.

Before Richard Mille, tourbillon watches were delicate and easily broken. Richard Mille created the Tourbillon range to be the most ergonomic and comfortable, the most lightweight, and the most durable. There’s a rumour that during an interview, Richard Mille took off his Tourbillon watch and flung it across the room – simply to shock the interviewer. When he retrieved it, it was completely unharmed. We don’t recommend this.

Widely regarded as the watch that changed the world, if you have one of these timepieces you own a piece of watch history. The very first model to come out of the newly formed Richard Mille in 2001, this is now classed as one of the ultimate forms of watch design. Richard Mille carved the shape out of a block of hotel soap one night when he couldn’t sleep. Today, that unique tonneau shape is the heart of one of the most successful luxury watch companies in the world.

 

Some if the models we absolutely love in the Tourbillon range include:

 

RM 53-01 Manual Winding Tourbillon Pablo Mac Donough

Designed in partnership with the accomplished polo player from Argentina, this is a watch aimed at the true gentleman. Blue and chrome say you’re not afraid to be bold, while the exquisite lines and curves are both ergonomic, beautiful, and (essential for any sportsman’s watch) strong and hard-wearing.

If you have this watch, you might be a man of action, always on the go, and that’s why this watch is so important to you. It will never let you down.

 

RM 50-04 Manual Winding Tourbillon Split-Seconds Chronograph Kimi Räikkönen

Could the pairing of Richard Mille and Alfa Romeo be any more perfect? Yes, by adding in one of the most legendary racing drivers in the world today. Kimi Räikkönen’s career was going from strength to strength, and this watch paid homage to both him and his racing team. It’s a feat of exquisite design, strength, and the beautiful burst of red, white, and chrome that reflects the race team colours.

 

RM 50-03 Manual Winding Tourbillon Split-Seconds Chronograph McLaren F1

Black and papaya orange – the colours of one of the most iconic racing teams in British driving history. The partnership between two companies both proud of perfection has resulted in one of the lightest mechanical chronographs ever produced.

If this is your watch, you’ll know that the 38 grams have that “barely there” feeling on your wrist. Richard Mille achieved this by using brand-new materials in the watchmaking process. The watch has been worn by driving superstars like Fernando Alonso, so if the watch was not new to you, do find out who it belonged to before.

 

RM 039 Manual Winding Tourbillon Chronograph Aviation

Described as the Everest of watchmaking, the Aviation has over 1000 individual parts, some of which are totally invisible to the naked eye. The rugged design and complexity are not just for show. This watch is specially designed to be a serious navigational aid to experienced pilots.

The Aviation uses visual codes and materials normally used only within the aviation industry itself. This is by far one of the most elite and certainly one of the most complicated watches on the market today. Whether you’re a pilot yourself or just have extremely discerning taste, we can value your aviation watch and let you know what level of loan we’d be willing to help you out with.

 

3. Richard Mille Automatic Winding

Richard Mille watches are based around three crucial aspects: culture and heritage; architecture and artistry. Plus, of course, the very best in top technological innovation. This includes features like automatic winding, available in many of the luxurious designs now available.

Richard Mille Automatic winding includes a range of watches for both men and women. The Talisman embraces the feminine. More importantly in watch history, it’s the brand’s very first automatic winding watch which also retains the tourbillon movement.

Another masterpiece from creative and development director Cécile Guenat, the Talisman brings together the worlds of watches and fine jewellery to create an unforgettable piece.

 

RM 037 Automatic Winding

Simply named, simple in aesthetic, and anything but simple under the surface. This watch is the ultimate combination of years of technical expertise and artistic accomplishment. The result is a spectacular watch, subtle yet striking at the same time.

 

RM 033 Automatic Winding Extra Flat

This watch moves away from Richard Mille’s unique ergonomic tonneau to embrace the classic round shape. Going right back to basics allowed the designers to focus on the fundamentals. This resulted in a watch that’s a perfect synthesis between the stunning case and the marvels of the mechanical within.

The bezel is completely horizontal while the case curves gently around the wrist. A women’s watch which manages to combine the delicate and the robust in one fascinating design.

 

RM 07-02 Automatic Winding Sapphire

The Bonbon isn’t the only Richard Mille watch that’s dived into the world of colour. The Sapphire uses the classic tonneau shape and the transparency Richard Mille is famed for. To this, they’ve added colourful tones which make sure anyone who wears this watch is sure to be noticed. Whether you own the red or white gold version, your watch is set with hundreds of diamonds.

 

Rm 67-02 Automatic Winding Extra Flat

This watch started with the RM 67-01 but built on the lightness and flatness to create a timepiece focused on athleticism. This watch is designed for men who enjoy sport or action and have a bold outlook on life.

Weighing in at only 32 grams, this is one of the lightest sports watches by Richard Mille. It combines an elastic strap and grade 5 titanium, and if this is your watch, you know how light and comfortable it is.

 

RM 63-02 Automatic Winding Worldtimer

Frequent travelers need a watch that they can rely on, no matter where in the world they are. The multi-time-zone mechanism is incredibly easy to use and was first showcased as part of its manual winding counterpart at the 2013 SIHH. After receiving rave reviews across the press, the RM 63-02 was created as an automatic winding version using the same technology. This watch combines the automatic winding movement with a universal twenty-four-hour time display.

 

RM 63-01 Automatic Winding Dizzy Hands

The numbers almost dance around the face on this quirky yet classy copper and black watch. A pusher in the crown can be pressed to start an unusual motion. The sapphire glass dial starts to spin slowly anti-clockwise while the hour hand continues to move clockwise – at differing speeds.

This “Dizzy Hands” motion makes this one of the most unique timepieces out there.

 

RM 030 Automatic Winding with Declutchable Rotor

The declutchable rotor in these watches is designed to be a natural continuation of the original tourbillon mechanism – a type of torque sensor. The RM 030’s design is based on automotive mechanics, with the “clutch” mechanism working to ensure the perfect degree of sprung tension giving the ideal amount of torque. If this is your watch, you admire craftsmanship and innovation in technology, as well as the rugged yet classy aesthetic of this design.

 

RM 35-02 Rafael Nadal

This is not the first Rafael Nadal watch from Richard Mille, but it is one of the most popular. The automatic winding function makes it ideal for the sportsman – or fan – on the go. The subtle carbon grey is accentuated by just a touch of bold red around the crown. Rafael is very attached to his Richard Mille watches, and we know that you probably are, too.

 

4. Richard Mille Chronograph

 

The Richard Mille Chronograph range offers some of the most elite and high end watches on the market today. Some of teh watches we love in this collection include:

 

RM 60-01 Automatic Winding Flyback Chronograph Regatta

Few watches are technical enough to help you navigate the oceans, but that’s exactly what the RM Regatta was designed to do. Described as “A watch for the seven seas,” the RM 60-01 continues the line of watches aimed at celebrating the world of sailing.

The rotating bezel is unique with its three-dimensional qualities and includes all the cardinal points, allowing sailors to use it to aid in finding direction. Whether you sail the seven seas or simply navigate the weekly commute, you will love your Regatta Chronograph.

 

RM 032 Automatic Winding Flyback Chronograph Diver’s Watch

The RM 032 is a stunning chronograph developed with deep-sea diving in mind. It’s designed to have near-perfect accuracy and be entirely ergonomic – the ideal timepiece for someone 300 meters underwater. Oversized numbers and dates make it easy to use even in dimly-lit conditions.

 

RM 39-01 Automatic Winding Flyback Chronograph Aviation

Richard Mille has had a passion for flying for many years. The brand had an enduring dream – to create a watch that would meet any requirement of an aircraft pilot. The RM 39-01 Chronograph achieves just that and is one of the most complex and comprehensive watches available right now.

 

5. Richard Mille Manual Winding

 

Manual winding watches are the most classic of all watch types. Working solely via mechanical means, they are the true hallmark of a prestigious watchmaker. They showcase the skill and talent of the brand, and with Richard Mille Manual Winding watches, there are all surprises and incredible displays of ingenuity.

Here are just a few of the manual winding watches we absolutely love:

 

RM 70-01 Manual Winding Tourbillon Alain Prost

This is a uniquely designed watch. The four-time Formula One World Champion, Alain Prost, brings more than his experience with the fastest cars to this collaboration. The love of cycling also feeds into this curvy watch, bringing an added dimension not seen before.

This watch allows cyclists to see how many kilometers they have traveled with different bicycles. This makes it an invaluable tool for both the amateur and the professional athlete.

 

RM 055 Manual Winding Bubba Watson

Golf is all about precision combined with amplitude. That’s the core concept behind this watch designed specifically for PGA star Bubba Watson. Highly technical yet still sporty and light, the grade 5 titanium and skeletonization work together to create an innovative and immaculate timepiece.

 

RM 58-01 Manual Winding Tourbillon Worldtimer Jean Todt

Jean Todt travels all over the globe, so a watch made for him has to be able to adapt regularly to different time zones and conditions. With this in mind, Richard Milled created the “ultimate traveler’s watch”, the Worldtimer Jean Todt.

The watch constantly displays the time in most major cities. The entire construction is designed to give the user a sense of ease and simplicity.

 

RM 031 Manual Winding High Performance Chronometer

Some watches are simply designed to be great watches – nothing more, nothing less. The Performance Chronometer showcases the exquisite workings within the watch and promises flawless performance which lasts.

 

RM 51-02 Manual Winding Tourbillon Diamond Twister

The spiral is one of those archetypal shapes that appear over and over again in nature. Recognising this, Richard Milled created a ladies’ watch where the stunning twists and swirls around the face are cleverly complemented by a recurring pattern across the case. Inspired by “the golden number”, this watch is a symphony of spirals, gold, and diamonds. It’s the crowning piece in anyone’s watch or jewellery collection.

 

RM 19-01 Manual Winding Tourbillon Spider

If you’re an arachnophobe, it’s unlikely this watch will be in your collection. The RM 19-01 is a jewellery tourbillon watch with the face cleverly decorated with the unmistakable emblem of our most misunderstood eight-legged friend. Richard Mille chose the spider as it’s actually the symbol of motherhood, because of how protective mother spiders are to their babies.

Whether you own this watch as a reflection of your own maternal instincts, your love of the animal world, or simply because it matches your cool aesthetic, you will absolutely love your RM Spider.

 

6. Richard Mille pocket watch

There’s only one pocket watch currently in the Richard Mille collection: the RM 020 Manual Winding Pocket Watch. This pocket watch celebrates the history of the very first pocket watches. Pocket watches brought timekeeping to the individual on the go for the very first time.

Of course, pocket watches arrived on the horological scene hundreds of years before wrist watches, yet today’s pocket watches are a modern marvel compared to their predecessors. The RM 020 was created to revisit the ancestor of the wristwatch but bring it right up to date with some radical modernizations. Oversized numbers and a clear display showcase the aesthetic of the Richard Mille brand, right down to the manual winding tourbillon movement the luxury watch company is so famous for.

The watch can go for around ten days between windings, thanks to the clever introduction of two winding barrels. Even the materials are futuristic, with the baseplate crafted from carbon nanofibers heated and molded at incredible temperatures and pressures. Everything about this watch is carefully sculpted, right down to the rhomboid shapes evident in the chain. These were inspired by Brancusi’s Column of the Infinite, the stunning tower which provides the illusion of being never-ending.

Finally, if you are in the possession of a luxury Richard Mille watch and considering to pawn it, do get in touch with New Bond Street Pawnbrokers. For more information on our borrowing on luxury watches you can also visit our dedicated webpage.

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