Lot 254

Richard Mille

An innovative and very rare, skeletonized wrist chronograph with flyback function and date, made

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The RM 11-03 FQ TPT wrist chronograph by Richard Mille is a high-quality and luxurious mechanical watch created in a combination of high-tech materials. The traditional tonneau shaped case is made of a revolutionary material called TPT (Thin Ply Technology), which consists of several thin layers of carbon fibre held together with an epoxy glue combination, similar, in theory, to Damascus-style steel. This makes the housing very robust yet light. The dial is skeletonized to reveal the movement and mechanics of the watch. The movement itself is a complicated flyback chronograph movement consisting of over 300 individual parts which offers a 50-hour power reserve. The RM 11-03 FQ TPT also has an annual calendar with oversized date and comes with a red rubber strap with carbon buckle
Overall, the RM 11-03 FQ TPT from Richard Mille is an extremely precise and technologically advanced watch that stands out due to its unique design and high-quality materials. It is highly coveted by collectors and watch lovers.

Richard Mille launched his own range of watches in 2001 after having already had a long and successful career in the watch industry; his avant-garde and radically high tech concept of modern watchmaking guaranteed an immediate and overwhelming success. His timepieces must be considered pioneering in a technical as well as an esthetical context - they take their inspiration from Formula One fast cars, materials and production processes. They are developed in close cooperation with Audemars Piguet's Renaud & Papi, who are one of the watch industry's most leading innovators. A team of the most highly skilled and experienced makers realise Richard Mille's dreams in combining the traditional techniques, materials and skills of watchmaking with his cutting-edge concept of these radically different watches.