Presenting the all-new Richard Mille RM 65-01 Grey Quartz TPT, featuring an Automatic Split Seconds Chronograph in a fresh and captivating color scheme.

Introducing the Richard Mille RM 65-01 Automatic Split Seconds Chronograph in Grey Quartz TPT—a remarkable sports timepiece that showcases technical excellence for everyday wear, catering to any situation. This watch represents the pinnacle of Richard Mille's craftsmanship, boasting five years of meticulous development, making it the most intricate timepiece to ever emerge from their workshops. Far beyond a limited edition, this model stands as a true testament to the brand's watchmaking brilliance and technical prowess.

With a unique combination of additional functions, a distinctive architecture, and a top-tier aesthetic, this watch perfectly embodies the essence of the Richard Mille brand. Initially released in December 2020 in Black Carbon TPT with captivating red, orange, and yellow accents, the RM 65-01 is also available in red gold and titanium variants. Now, the latest addition, cloaked in Grey Quartz TPT, features striking blue, orange, and yellow accents, adding a fresh and alluring dimension to this exceptional timepiece.

This model serves as a true embodiment of the brand's technical prowess, achieved through a seamless integration of numerous additional functions, a meticulously crafted architecture, and an exceptionally high-end aesthetic. It stands as a fabulous challenge in the realm of mechanical watchmaking, demanding unwavering patience, technical expertise, and relentless perseverance.  Designed for the demands of the 21st century, this chronograph showcases a high-frequency balance with variable inertia, operating at an impressive 5 Hz or 36,000 vph. This innovation ensures unparalleled timekeeping accuracy over prolonged periods, enabling precise stopwatch calculations down to 1/10th of a second. Embodying the spirit of a genuine racing machine, it incorporates a split-second hand, a groundbreaking feature for Richard Mille's automatic movements, enabling the calculation of intermediate times.

Crafted in collaboration with Vaucher Manufacture Fleurier, the integrated movement of this timepiece is a testament to unwavering precision, thanks to its sophisticated 6-column wheel architecture and vertical coupling mechanism. Like a mechanical marvel, the intricately designed component orchestrates and governs the watch's functions, visible through the transparent case back, resembling a work of art.  Built like a mechanical cathedral, this masterpiece stands upon a grade 5 titanium chassis, skillfully supported by grade 5 titanium bridges, ensuring structural integrity and impeccable performance. Fueling its operation is a fast-rotating barrel, maintaining ideal torque for consistent energy transmission throughout its remarkable 60-hour power reserve.  Furthermore, the barrel's automatic winding feature ensures that the watch retains optimal torque even when worn on the wrist. This functionality is further enhanced by the variable geometry of the calibre's oscillating weight segment, allowing for adjustments to the rotor's inertia based on the activity level of the watch wearer, resulting in improved winding efficiency and performance.

The chronograph underwent a series of rigorous tests, leaving no doubt about its ability to perform flawlessly under any circumstance. It endured relentless examinations, including shock and drop simulations, accelerated aging phases for all functions over 10 years, waterproof trials, and magnetic field resistance assessments. However, the Richard Mille teams didn't stop there. To complement the robust and reliable racing engine housed in a Carbon TPT case, they incorporated additional complications to enhance the model's ergonomics. A remarkable milestone for Richard Mille was the development of their first in-house patented rapid-winding mechanism, activated with a pusher at 8 o'clock.

The 44.50 mm x 49.94 mm x 16.10 mm case exhibits exquisite detailing on its surface. The Carbon TPT bezel, caseband, and case back exude a sporty appeal, while the micro-blasted, polished, and satin-finished grade 5 titanium crown, accompanied by the chronograph buttons in the same finish, add to its allure. On the caseband, a plate engraved with "RM 65-01" showcases the meticulous craftsmanship. Notably, the rapid-winding pusher stands out with its distinct yellow Quartz TPT button.

With just 125 presses, the barrel is fully wound, primed to time your next event. This highly practical and playful function, as described by Richard Mille's engineers, was challenging to develop due to its high torque transfer requirements. During extensive aging tests, the function was activated thousands of times, proving its reliability. Another innovative addition is the new gearbox, cleverly housed in the crown, enabling seamless switching between traditional winding (W), semi-instantaneous date adjustment (D), or time setting (H) with a simple press of the crown.

In pursuit of unparalleled dial readability, the RM 65-01 employs a clever color-coded system, seamlessly aligning watch functions with corresponding pushers. Light blue gracefully signifies timekeeping elements, showcasing the hours, minutes, and small seconds at 6 o'clock, while bright blue indicates the date display at 11 o'clock. The vibrant orange hue identifies the chronograph's sweep seconds hand, along with the 30-minute and 12-hour totalizers. Yellow is assigned to the winding mechanism, accompanied by a power reserve indicator positioned at 5 o'clock. To eliminate any confusion, the split-seconds hand stands out distinctly in purple. In this design, functionality takes precedence, driving the thoughtful and aesthetic choices for an intuitive and visually appealing experience.

The Richard Mille RM 65-01 Automatic Split Seconds Chronograph stands as a remarkable addition to the brand's regular production watches, available in a variety of appealing options such as Grey Quartz TPT, Carbon TPT, Red Gold, and Titanium. With a staggering 600+ components, the movement impressively offers a substantial 60-hour power reserve even without the chronograph in operation, all while beating at an impressive frequency of 36,000 vph (5Hz). Such achievements serve as a testament to the extraordinary technical prowess exhibited by the development teams.  Remaining faithful to the brand's traditional heritage while asserting its unique identity, the RM 65-01 seamlessly blends time-honored codes with cutting-edge technology, solidifying its place amongst the prestigious Richard Mille collection of exceptional models.  Priced at $353,000 USD, the Richard Mille RM 65-01 is truly a masterpiece of horology. For further information on Richard Mille and its offerings, you can find more details here.