Richard Mille Geneva 2008 Collection Overview

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DonCorson offers an exclusive look at Richard Mille's 2008 collection showcased in Geneva, featuring new models like the RM 11 in titanium and rose gold, the RM20 Pocket Watch, and the unique RM18 with stone wheels. This photo essay captures the brand's innovative spirit, from technical advancements to artistic craftsmanship, providing a comprehensive overview of Richard Mille's offerings during this period.

Richard Mille is showing it's collection in Geneva at the Hotel Les Bergues in the Presidential Suite.

This is what I got to see.

RM 11 titanium

RM11 rose gold

New RM20 Pocket Watch (a non-working mockup)

RM18 parts, case in WG

RM18 parts, wheels in rose quartz. The RM18 will be produced in an edition of 30 pieces. They are using 17 differrent stones for the wheels in different combinations for each watch. Each watch will be unique.

RM4 in rose gold

And now a whole series of RM 7s, in RG and with different settings

Here we see the neat rotor with rolling gold balls as weights

RM 7 in titanium

Key Points from the Discussion

The introduction of the RM 007 in titanium without excessive embellishment caters to women seeking technical timepieces, potentially signaling a new industry-wide niche for less 'blingy' watches.
The RM018, with its unique use of 17 different stones for the wheels and a case design inspired by Boucheron, represents a return to innovative form for Richard Mille's tourbillon watches.
The RM 007's curved design is perceived as more comfortable for a feminine wrist, further supporting the idea of a growing market for women's technical watches without traditional 'bling'.
Richard Mille has successfully evolved beyond its initial Formula One inspiration, consistently delivering exciting designs like the Perini Navi, 'tube' tourbillon, and RM018.
The RM 011 features a deep green color on the dial and a 'Le Mans' logo, prompting questions about the connection between the race and Felipe Massa.

The Discussion

Rob

Apr 9, 2008

Surprised to see RM 007 in titanium. Could this be a response to clamor from women wanting to get into technical timepieces without the usual bling or just a preemptive move by RM to get into this previously overlooked market? Interesting... Wonder if this will translate to a whole new niche industry-wide? Anyway, thanks again for sharing. Always nice to see RM 004s

eloise

Apr 10, 2008

Rob, I wholeheartedly endorse the trend away from bling on my watches. I have been hoping for a clean titanium RM and hope that other watchmakers also take these cues.. . . But since I tend to be relatively "unhip," maybe my endorsement has doomed the movement to failure?! I hope not!

Rob

Apr 10, 2008

Eloise that your call for a clean titanium RM has been answered without having to resort to wearing ti 005s The curves of the 007 would seem to be more comfortable for the delicate feminine wrist. As for you being relatively "unhip" I would imagine that not to be the case because if you are talking about unhip, you are talking to THE one who is the poster child for being TOTALLY unhip. Me. Have a good one....

eloise

Apr 10, 2008

i do wear an RM005FM in titanium. . . is that unhip ?

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