Richard Mille
About
Richard Mille is a Swiss luxury watch manufacturer founded in 2001 by French businessman Richard Mille in Les Breuleux, Switzerland. The brand is a joint venture primarily between Richard Mille and the Mille family interests, with additional partnerships. As of recent years, the brand operates under the joint ownership structure involving Mille family interests alongside other stakeholders.
Richard Mille watches are characterized by their tonneau-shaped cases, extensive use of advanced materials derived from aerospace and Formula 1 engineering, and skeletonized architectures that expose the movement. The brand employs materials such as Carbon TPT (Thin Ply Technology), Quartz TPT, NTPT (North Thin Ply Technology composites), grade 5 titanium, ceramic, and various alloys typically found in racing and aeronautics.
The brand's philosophy emphasizes extreme lightness and durability. Notable examples include the RM 027 Tourbillon, created for tennis player Rafael Nadal, which weighs approximately 20 grams including the strap, and the RM 056 with a sapphire crystal case. Richard Mille watches are designed to withstand significant impacts and accelerations, as demonstrated by their use in professional sports and racing environments.
Core collections are designated by model numbers, including the RM 011 (automatic flyback chronograph), RM 035 (Rafael Nadal line), RM 037 (women's automatic), RM 055 (Bubba Watson line), and RM 07-01 (women's collection). Richard Mille produces approximately 5,000 watches per year.
Retail prices typically start at approximately $80,000 and frequently exceed $500,000, with limited editions and unique pieces reaching several million dollars. Richard Mille operates boutiques in major cities worldwide and sells exclusively through its own retail network and select authorized partners.
Richard Mille watches are characterized by their tonneau-shaped cases, extensive use of advanced materials derived from aerospace and Formula 1 engineering, and skeletonized architectures that expose the movement. The brand employs materials such as Carbon TPT (Thin Ply Technology), Quartz TPT, NTPT (North Thin Ply Technology composites), grade 5 titanium, ceramic, and various alloys typically found in racing and aeronautics.
The brand's philosophy emphasizes extreme lightness and durability. Notable examples include the RM 027 Tourbillon, created for tennis player Rafael Nadal, which weighs approximately 20 grams including the strap, and the RM 056 with a sapphire crystal case. Richard Mille watches are designed to withstand significant impacts and accelerations, as demonstrated by their use in professional sports and racing environments.
Core collections are designated by model numbers, including the RM 011 (automatic flyback chronograph), RM 035 (Rafael Nadal line), RM 037 (women's automatic), RM 055 (Bubba Watson line), and RM 07-01 (women's collection). Richard Mille produces approximately 5,000 watches per year.
Retail prices typically start at approximately $80,000 and frequently exceed $500,000, with limited editions and unique pieces reaching several million dollars. Richard Mille operates boutiques in major cities worldwide and sells exclusively through its own retail network and select authorized partners.
Luxury Watches
Richard Mille produces ultra-luxury mechanical watches using advanced materials from aerospace and motorsport, including Carbon TPT, Quartz TPT, and grade 5 titanium. The tonneau-shaped, skeletonized watches are engineered for extreme lightness and impact resistance. Notable models include the RM 027 Tourbillon (20 grams) worn by Rafael Nadal. The brand produces approximately 5,000 watches per year, with prices typically starting at $80,000.
Brand Details
Brand Tier
Ultra-Luxury
Price Range
$80,000 - $5,000,000+
Founded
2001
Headquarters
Les Breuleux, Switzerland
Parent Company
Independent
