Richard Mille RM011 Limited Editions Catalog

Mark in Paris · 2013-05-18T17:39:00Z

Explore the diverse Richard Mille RM011 limited editions, from titanium to exotic carbon. Mark in Paris catalogs rare variants, sparking debate on RM's LE strategy and material innovation. See collector favorites.

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Mark in Paris provides an extensive visual catalog of the Richard Mille RM011 limited editions, highlighting the brand's commitment to innovation in materials and design. His post invites collectors to explore the diverse 'dresses' of this technically impressive flyback chronograph with an annual calendar and oversized date, prompting a discussion on the appeal and strategy behind Richard Mille's numerous limited editions.

As I was looking at this very interesting RM model, from a complication standpoint (Flyback chronograph, Annual Calendar, Oversized Date) and as the great little mechanical Hi-tech box it is, I was also looking at the different "dresses" it was wearing.

I realized as time goes by that instead of having always the same model, it was nice to have change on a regular basis. Thus, they also remain in unique outfits you won't see on everyone's wrist.

Richard Mille is always moving forward and developing new materials for his watches. Even if some of them are still very high tech like Titanium he doesn't want to remain still and just make money out of it. He tries to adapt other materials (Nanotube polymer, ATZ and TZP Ceramic, NTPT, TPT Quartz). That's why this brand is still evolving much ahead of traditional brands.

You can find what suits you and it won't step back to former versions.

As a reminder here is the original non limited Ti version:

RM011 Standard version

Please note I won't talk about the Rose gold versions. Just Ti, Carbon and other exotic stuff.

Here are the different versions I could gather (if you know some more do not hesitate to post a picture!).

- So, I wonder what is(are) your favorite one(s)?

- Did they make you change your mind concerning numerous limited editions (better they exist than they do not)?

Thanks for watching and don't hesitate to discuss.

Cheers,

Mark

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An all grey I like a lot, even if I usually prefer brushed case vs sandblasted:

RM011 All Grey UAE - 7 LE

RM011 America LE Ti Orange

Nice contrasted one:

RM011 America White DLC Black - 30 LE

Very nice color association for this one:

RM011 ATZ Polo St Tropez - 25 LE

RM011 Argentina

Great Stealth-like RM011:

RM011 Beverly Hills Ti Black - 50 LE

RM011 Black Kite - 30 LE

RM011 Brazil - 10 LE

RM011 Carbon (nanotube polymer)

RM011 Felipe Massa - 30 LE

RM011 Texas GP Carbon - 30 LE

RM011 Italia - 10 LE

Interesting engraved bands on the case (I think it is the only one):

RM011 Le Mans Classic - 150 LE

RM011 Le Mans Classic - 200 LE

RM011 Marcus - Ti DLC - 10 LE

RM011 Marcus - WG - 3 LE

RM011 Mexico - 10 LE

This one is more original and the material is really appealing, great color coordination:

RM011 Nitrure de Silicium

A great color combination here too:

RM011 Spa Classic - 50 LE

RM011 Ti Brown - 30 LE

And the last one of my 4 favorites here:

RM011 White Night Doux - 5 LE

RM011 Yas Marina - WG - 10 LE

RM 011 Black Chronopassion - Ti

RM011 Lotus F1 Romain Grosjean - NTPT (with NTPT or RG caseband). Don't know if it is LE or not

RM011 Red Demon - 30 LE - RG

RM011 Yellow Flash 50 LE in Ceramic and NTPT

RM011 Yellow Flash - 50 LE - Ceramic and NTPT

RM011 Polo de Deauville - 20 LE - Ti

RM011 Titalyt (not LE). There is also a 12 pcs LE

RM011 Spain - 20 LE - Ti

RM011 - NTPT Carbon (dont know if it was LE or not)

RM011 Brown - Ceramic LE

RM011 Yellow Storm - 50 LE - NTPT

RM011 Orange Storm - 30 LE - Ceramic and NTPT

RM011 Korea - 50 LE - Ti

RM011 White Demon - 30 LE - Ceramic

RM011 Black Phantom - 50 LE - Ceramic and NTPT

RM011 White Ghost - 30 LE - Ceramic and NTPT

RM011 10th Anniversary - Felipe Massa - NTPT - 100 pieces

RM011 Midnight Fire - TZP Ceramic and NTPT - 88 pieces - Americas only

RM011 Asia Limited Edition - 50 pieces - Ceramic and NTPT

RM011 TZP and NTPT - Geneva boutique opening - 15 pieces

RM011 red TPT Quartz - 50 pieces

RM011 Black Night - NTPT - 100 pieces

This message has been edited by Mark in Paris on 2015-10-08 09:08:33

About the Richard Mille Flyback Chronograph Felipe Massa Ref. RM011

The Richard Mille RM011 Flyback Chronograph Felipe Massa represents the brand's RM 011 series, distinguished by its flyback chronograph functionality within a 40mm case format. This reference was produced from 2007 to 2020, establishing it as a multi-year production model within Richard Mille's contemporary lineup.

The watch features a 40mm titanium case fitted with a fixed bezel and sapphire crystal. The skeletonized dial construction provides visibility of the internal components. The automatic RMAC1 caliber delivers 55 hours of power reserve, while water resistance extends to 50 meters. The timepiece is completed with a rubber strap.

This reference appeals to collectors seeking Richard Mille's flyback chronograph complications in a titanium construction. The 13-year production span from 2007 to 2020 makes examples readily available across different production periods. The 40mm case size and rubber strap configuration position this model for those prioritizing technical complications within Richard Mille's sports watch category.

Specifications

Caliber: RMAC1

Case: Titanium

Diameter: 40 mm

Dial: Skeletonized

Water Resist.: 50m

Crystal: Sapphire

Key Points from the Discussion

Richard Mille's strategy of producing numerous limited editions, often in small runs of 10-50 pieces, maintains exclusivity despite the variety, as the overall annual production remains low compared to traditional brands.
The RM011 Black Kite is a highly desirable limited edition, with some collectors seeing no issue with the number of limited editions as they are still rare and allow the brand to fund other 'masterpiece' creations.
The proliferation of limited editions with bright colors and 'pyrotechnics' can be a turn-off for some, with a sentiment that it might cheapen the image of a top-tier watch brand, likening it more to 'Swatch collecting'.
New limited editions, such as the RM011 Felipe Massa in NTPT carbon and the Black Phantom, continue to be released, showcasing Richard Mille's ongoing material development and design variations.
Despite the many limited editions, Richard Mille watches are still less commonly seen 'in the wild' compared to brands like Patek Philippe or Audemars Piguet, suggesting the strategy effectively maintains a sense of rarity.
Collectors often find it difficult to choose a favorite among the many RM011 variants, with some expressing a strong preference for specific editions like the ATZ Polo or the original titanium version.

The Discussion

doubleup

May 18, 2013

As to my favorite, very hard. I like the Carbon, White Night, Le Mans, All Grey UAE, America White, ATZ Polo (In a Big Way), Argentina, Bev Hills, oh and Italia. I will "settle" for any of those. It is really hard to pick, when in doubt maybe stick to the original?? I like the ATZ Polo but know it is one of the most wild RM 011's out there. Again, thank you for posting these, I have been wondering how many there are out there. I wonder if there is any collector out there with all of them.... Tha

flamenco

May 18, 2013

By far. Hard to go wrong with a gold n black combo, the black with the AP Legacy (both with same color scheme) would make an awesome combo. Great post, Mark!

amanico

May 18, 2013

I will try to elaborate my point in a constructive way, but I think we are in front of a big paradox, and one which is not good for Richard Mille, IMO. RM watches are supposed to be exclusive. The price and the rarity is part of this exclusivity. How can you say that a watch is exclusive if you have 24 different LE of the SAME watch??? I just don't get it. Best, Nicolas

Mohannad (aka Riddler)

May 19, 2013

you see it is still valid in terms of exclusivity true we saw 24 different models but most are either 10 or 30 or a 50 piece run and to be honest we all know that these models (11, 10 and 30) are the models trhat bring the bread and butter for RM as they are the most popular and hot sellers coz the next level or the HAUTE HOLORGY level of RM is even more exclusive with all that said and all those LE you still dont see as much RMs in the wild as PP or AP for example so we might critique the metho

Mark in Paris

May 19, 2013

And that's a good discussion I thought about lately: Too much or not too much LEs. Well, firstly, I don't think that many LEs make a brand more or less exclusive: the number of watches doesn't impact significantly the overall production in order to make it too numerous. RM produces less than 4 000 pices a year. How much do Patek? JLC? But, I don't think that we can compare these little Hi-tech machine with more traditional products as Pateks or Langes watches. Hence, in this RM world, the LEs ar

Mark in Paris

May 19, 2013

As I did yesterday, you seem to think "oh I like this one, and this one... and this one too, oh and that one .. etc ..." There are very nice ones indeed: Polo, all Grey, white night ... very appealing Many must be sold out by now and it must be difficult to find them I guess. To answer your question, no I don't think there would be a manual. I noticed RM would launche a new product instead of just making 2 versions of an existing one. I must say I really like the rotor as it is (I like automatic

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