Most Complicated Richard Mille Chronograph: Why RM65-01 Rapid Winding So Expensive?

RM65-01 isn’t just another Richard Mille reference —
It is the brand’s declared apex movement.

Debates about “most extreme function set” may go on, yet the question of the strongest calibre is settled. After five years of focused development, the RM65-01 emerged as a rapid-winding, high-beat split-seconds chronograph built to be pushed, not pampered. It concentrates energy efficiency, layered chronograph control, and daily reliability into one flagship platform.

Most Complicated Calibre

Rapid Winding

Press the pusher at 8 o’clock to quickly wind up the barrel—about 125 short presses bring it from standstill to full power—a convenient function to kickstart the watch after a period of dormancy.

Split-Seconds Chronograph

Twin high-contrast central chronograph seconds hands for instant legibility. Start via the 2 o’clock pusher; the 30-minute (right) and 12-hour (left) totalisers engage simultaneously. Press 10 o’clock to split—freezing one hand for an intermediate lap time while the other continues: pure racing rattrapante. 6-column split-seconds architecture: crisp, secure, enduring.

Ultra-Confident Ambassador

More than prowess, the RM65-01 is Richard Mille’s ultra-confident ambassador. From the McLaren F1 lineage to this year’s 150-piece LeBron James edition, it bridges speed, sport, celebrity, and mechanical mastery—its place within the brand is simply non-negotiable.