There’s no doubt about it: the RM07-04 Automatic Sport by Richard Mille represents a landmark in horology, debuting as the brand’s first sports watch meticulously crafted for women. A true fusion of cutting-edge technology and elegance, this timepiece redefines the standards of luxury and innovation.
Weighing a mere 36 grams, including its strap, the RM07-04 is a triumph of lightweight engineering. Its delicate silhouette conceals a remarkably sturdy design, achieving a perfect equilibrium between comfort and durability.
At the heart of this horological wonder pulses the CRMA8 calibre, a skeletonised automatic-winding movement that embodies the pinnacle of watchmaking mastery. Refined over three years, this calibre is crafted to withstand shocks of up to 5000 g’s, delivering unmatched performance in any circumstance.
Forged from grade 5 titanium, the baseplate and bridges of this timepiece are as resilient as they are visually striking. Each component undergoes an exacting finishing process, including satin brushing, microblasting, and hand beveling.
A defining feature of the RM07-04 is its innovative function selector, ingeniously designed to mirror the precision of a car’s gearbox. With a single press of the button at 4 o’clock, the wearer can effortlessly toggle between winding, neutral, and hand-setting modes. The chosen function is elegantly indicated by a small hand at 5 o’clock.
The RM07-04 also features a free-sprung balance with variable inertia, a groundbreaking design that does away with the conventional regulator index. This innovation enables ultra-precise adjustments through four micro weights on the balance wheel, significantly boosting the watch’s reliability and timekeeping accuracy.
Available in a vibrant palette of captivating colours, the case is crafted from either Quartz TPT® or Carbon TPT®.
Quartz TPT® showcases a mesmerising play of colours, its translucent layers shifting subtly with every movement while offering high resistance to temperature and electromagnetic waves. The result is a visually striking timepiece with a damascene finish that catches the light in a dance of hues. Meanwhile, the Carbon TPT® case exudes a sophisticated allure with its deep, rich tones and unique surface patterning. The sleek, dark case contrasts beautifully with the intricately detailed movement.
Engineered for peak performance, the RM07-04 is equipped with a fast-rotating barrel that reduces mainspring adhesion, thus extending the power reserve and ensuring unwavering reliability.
All six Richard Mille RM07-04 Automatic Sport watches are available at a unified price of US$185,000.