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Richard (and RM EMEA) kindly invited me to Paris for the day to visit Belles Montres, the annual watch fair in Paris, now in its 6th edition. Located in the Annex to I.M.Peis stunning extension to th

Harrods store is perhaps the best known and one of the oldest standing stores in London. It is the largest department store in Europe and occupies one of the most prominent sites in London (on Knights

[The watch and car: needless to say when driving the watch was not left attached to the wheel! Note the materials of the wheel: the red brake calipers, the titanium wheel, the carbon fibre brake disc]

[The baseplate for the RM021. As described below, the simplicity of its appearance belies the techniques and technology that underlie its production] [One of only 5 in the world: this one at Harrods R

[The Queen and her watch: notice the slim bracelet on the wrist of the Monarch] On May 13th this year Jaeger LeCoultre was chosen as the timekeeper of Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubillee. A short pres

[The running start is still a feature of the Le Mans Classic  where applicable. The running start ended after 1969 when Jacky Ickx refused to run to his GT40. Ickx walked, started his car, and duly w

Breitling always was the chronograph watch firm. Their reputation in the area is second to none and over the years, while some designs have remained just as they are (for example the Navitimer), other

[The view from Emile Herms desk with the pocket watch that magnified his fascination with the mechanics of the watch] In a year when Herms has promised the gift of time to all, it is worth reflect

After years of being involved with the Le Mans Classic (and Richard still is for that matter), Richard will now sponsor a team in the Le Mans 24 Heures endurance race in June. This year, Richard has j

[The RM056 Saphir at this year's SIHH]

When the RM027 first appeared on the scene, I was fortunate enough to be provided with the one of the prototypes to try out. (http://richardmille.watchprosite.com/show-forumpost/fi-18/pi-3766246/ti-60

About a year and a half ago I was sitting with Richard in the lounge at the Le Mans Classic and noted a new watch on his wrist. Sure it was the RM011 movement, but this was a different case; something

The buzz from the hall was evident and the rumour was that Clive Owen had entered the building. A crowd was beginning to assemble in front of the MJLC booth and there was anticipation that the interna

While other firms consolidated, Richard Mille pushed onwards and produced the watches that were the ‘wow factor’ of the fair. I have already posted the pictures of the RM056 ‘Ghost’ and so here, to my

First pictures. Limited edition of 5 pieces. Tourbillon, split second chrono, reworked RM008. Crystal case. Got to give it to the man! Richard scores again! Unbelievable watch. Truly a ghost as you ma