108th Auction
2023/5/20
Lot 252
Richard MilleFelipe Massa
An innovative and technically sophisticated, skeletonized, limited edition wrist chronograph with flyback function and oversized date, made of pink gold and titanium, designed in honor of the Brazilian Formula 1 racing driver Felipe Massa - with original certificate and service booklet
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The RM011 Felipe Massa wristwatch is a limited edition by Swiss luxury watch brand Richard Mille designed in honour of the Brazilian Formula 1 racing driver Felipe Massa.
The RM011 Felipe Massa has a sandwich type pink gold and titanium case, i.e. bezel and case back are made of pink gold, the centre is made of titanium. Designed in the traditional tonneau shape, the slightly domed case measures 50 mm x 45 mm x 16.15 mm and literally adapts to the wrist like a piece of fabric. The skeletonized dial of the RM011 Felipe Massa reveals the movement and mechanics of the watch and shows hours, minutes and seconds; it features an annual calendar with oversized date and a flyback chronograph function. The hands and indexes carry a coat of luminous material for better readability in the dark. The watch is powered by the in-house RMAC1 movement with 68 jewels and a power reserve of approx. 55 hours.
The RM011 Felipe Massa by Richard Mille is a high-quality, technically sophisticated wristwatch in a unique design, which is powered by a modern and innovative movement.
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.