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Richard Mille has unveiled a new RM 74-02 Automatic Tourbillon which dons a luminous new attire, cloaking its mechanical heart in the ethereal glow of Gold Quartz TPT. Exclusive to the Jura-based Maison, this material perfectly embodies one of the brand’s guiding principles – innovation as a conduit for sensation. Its radiant exterior deploys a delicate merging of mineral and metal, brought to life by years of meticulous research.
In this alchemist’s blend, the technical resilience of Quartz TPT en-twines with the timeless allure of gold. Developed over several years with Swiss composite expert North Thin Ply Technology, Gold Quartz TPT is the culmination of a complex process: ultra-thin sheets of quartz fibres are stacked, layer upon layer, then heated to 120°C at a pressure of 6 bars.The result is a rugged yet refined composite with natural striations that weave a unique visual tapestry. Within this structure, delicate leaves of 22-carat 5N red gold are embedded, their warm glow shimmering through the translucent quartz. This union of elements produces an exquisite play of light, a dance between the delicacy of gold and the primal strength of quartz.
At the heart of the RM 74-02 beats Calibre CRMT5, an in-house automatic tourbillon movement crafted from 18K 5N red gold and 18K 3N yellow gold for the baseplate and bridges, respectively. Within this intricate and architectural openwork structure, the tourbillon regulator ensures the movement’s precision.
A red gold and platinum variable geometry rotor is responsible for producing the watch’s energy that flows seamlessly from fast-winding barrel, transmitted through the meshing teeth of involute gears, sustaining 50 hours of flawless performance. The bevelled flange, expertly crafted with festooned edges, highlights the lines of the movement, while hand-finished details refine the watch’s delicate features.
March 20, 2025