Richard Mille RM011 FM

In the world of watches, what makes an icon? In our eyes, it’s familiarity.

The Omega Speedmaster, Cartier Tank and Rolex Submariner –– all are easily discernible from across the room regardless of identifying the brand name or logo. It’s their distinct features and recognizable silhouettes that give the watch away instantaneously. Another brand following the same trajectory and known for its own discernible features — Richard Mille.

In 1999, a nearly 50-year-old watchmaker with decades of experience struck out on his own. His creations would soon change the face of horology forever. Richard Mille’s timepieces have since garnered fame, stirred controversy, and been seen on the wrists of actors, athletes, musicians, and other celebrities around the world. Technologically advanced, highly sophisticated, super limited, and priced like luxury automobiles, these watches are the new face of a revolution that has followed in the brand’s wake. Indeed, the global success of the ‘high-end independents’ can, in part, be directly attributed to the embrace that RM has received over the past two decades by collectors, connoisseurs, and watch lovers around the world. 

The company’s first product, the RM001, was a revelation in contemporary watchmaking. Conceptually, this semi-prototype sought to bridge the automotive and horological worlds by incorporating lightweight materials, innovative complications, and a design that spoke as much to the influence of hypercars as it did the history of the Vallée de Joux. Since the resounding success of their inaugural piece, Richard Mille has continued to break the mold and challenge the norm of how a wrist watch should look and more importantly feel on the wrist — we stress the latter because experiencing a RM’s paper-weight profile in the metal is a completely unique experience unto itself. 

This particular example, a Reference RM011 AJ WG, traces its roots back to the models debut in 2007. Inspired by rising Formula 1 star, Felipe Massa, this piece features the brand's characteristic tonneau shaped 50mm x 41mm Grade 5 titanium case with a skeletonized dial showing luminous hands and markers, a central 'digital' date display, chronograph indicators, as well as a set of floating Arabic indices printed on the curved sapphire crystal that sits atop it's carbon fiber dial base.

Automotive design elements are abound with a rubber shoulder around a turbine-faced crown, stylized chronograph pushers inspired by high-performance race car pedals and a ventilated, integrated rubber strap with a matching Grade 5 titanium, double-fold leaf deployant buckle.

While the RM67-01 was created to be the sleek, low-to-the-wrist RM, the RM011 was meant to be bold, brash and down-right awesome. This piece wasn't meant to be hidden underneath a shirt cuff, but then again, are you wearing an RM to so that no one notices it?

Yes, these pieces come with the "hype" that comes along with the Richard Mille name, but when you break it down to the simplest form of what the manufacture does best; it's continuing to push the boundaries of what can be done from a mechanical perspective. It may not look it, but this piece flexes that concept with its annual calendar and flyback chronograph capabilities.

Not only does this piece look fast, it's a true racing machine for the wrist.

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Condition

Since our pieces are vintage or pre-owned, please expect wear & patina from usage and age. Please read each item description and examine all product images.

Warranty

We back each Analog:Shift vintage timepiece with a one-year mechanical warranty from the date of purchase.

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All of our watches include complementary insured shipping within the 50 states.

Most of our products are on hand and will ship directly from our headquarters in New York City. In some cases, watches will be shipped directly from one of our authorized partners.

We generally ship our products via FedEx, fully insured, within 5 business days of purchase. An adult signature is required for receipt of all packages for insurance purposes. Expedited shipping is available at an additional cost. We are also happy to hand deliver your purchase in Manhattan or you may pick it up at our showroom.

Returns must be sent overnight or by priority international delivery, fully insured and paid for by the customer. A restocking fee may apply. Watches must be returned in the same condition as initially shipped.

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