Richard Mille

Richard Mille, a 54-year-old haute horology enthusiast, has dedicated his career to creating technologically sophisticated watches. His passion for precision and engineering has led to the development of ten new models, each featuring unique components such as carbon fiber, silicon, metallic and non-metallic alloys, and ceramics. These materials offer new possibilities for watchmaking, but require careful adaptation to be fully appreciated. Richard Mille watches are considered futuristic high-tech works of art.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 31 July 2021
Publisher: Cercle d'art

Richard Mille, a 54-year-old haute horology enthusiast, has dedicated his career to crafting exceptional timepieces. His unwavering love for high-precision mechanisms and his relentless pursuit of technological perfection have driven his creative endeavors. Thousands of hours spent in a state-of-the-art workshop in the Swiss Jura have culminated in the realization and successful marketing of a wristwatch in 2001. This remarkable timepiece was hailed as the most ergonomic and technologically sophisticated watch of its era. Since then, Richard Mille has introduced approximately ten new models, each showcasing his unwavering commitment to innovation and craftsmanship.

In the world of Richard Mille watches, the concept takes center stage, shaping the components rather than being dictated by them. This unique approach means that there are no standard parts, as each watch is a bespoke creation. Carbon fiber, silicon, metallic and non-metallic alloys, and ceramics, traditionally associated with the automotive, aeronautics, and aerospace industries, have found their way into the realm of haute horology. These materials offer a wealth of possibilities and new technical solutions, presenting a formidable challenge for watchmakers and watch mechanics. It is worth noting that the appreciation and understanding of the full potential of these costly materials in watchmaking require extensive experimentation and testing. As a result, Richard Mille watches can be regarded as futuristic high-tech works of art, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the world of horology.

Weight: 2420g
Dimension: 289 x 341 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9782702210741