Inspired by rock ‘n’ roll, the watch is worth a million dollars.
You’ll want to rock with Richard Mille’s latest timepiece.
This 42 mm watch features a skeletonized dial and the “devil’s horns” at the center of its dial, dubbed the RM 66 Flying Tourbillion. With its fingers, the watchmaker’s RM66 manual-winding movement is held by the gesturing hand, a symbol of heavy metal, hard rock, and more.
Using grade 5 titanium and a curved tonneau-shaped case, the legendary icon is mounted within a curved, tonneau-shaped case, led by Genevan engraver Olivier Vaucher. As a result of its not-so-heavy nature, the not-so-heavy metal is naturally black. Gold Carbon TPT, an exclusive combination of carbon and gold leaf, was used for the bezel and caseback.
Aside from the horns, there are also indexes on the dial that resemble guitar plectrums, palm-like gold details on the titanium baseplate, and a skull affixed to the “goth” crown. According to reports, the baseplate and bridges of the watch underwent intensive testing to ensure drop and scrape resistance.
With regard to the caliber RM66, it has a fast-rotating barrel located at 6 o’clock and a flying tourbillion at 12 o’clock. The free-sprung balance is a first for Richard Mille. Collectors know that the movement has a 72-hour power reserve and a 50-meter water resistance. The skeletonized movement offers a 72-hour power reserve.
There were 1,500 hours of research and development needed to create the menacing timepiece, and then even more time for its actual production.
