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Khaleej Times
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- Khaleej Times
Richard Mille's RM 30-01 is a watch dedicated to racing
It's not often that a watch stops you in your tracks. But the RM 30-01 Le Mans Classic — a kinetic sculpture driven by the pulse of motorsport's golden age — demands that you pause and take a closer look. In this latest tribute to the legendary Le Mans Classic, one of the world's most iconic celebrations of racing, Richard Mille reminds us why its unapologetically elaborate creations live at the crossroads of art and adrenaline. Richard Mille has been part of the Le Mans Classic story since its inception in 2002, creating limited-edition timepieces for each edition of the race from 2008 onwards. With this latest creation, the connection feels more intimate than ever. Dressed in the unmistakable green and white of the historic race, the RM 30-01 Le Mans Classic feels like a time capsule of motorsport's soul, encased in quartz, titanium, and rubber. The vivid Green Quartz TPT case band clamped between titanium bezels sets the tone, while the vented green rubber strap, designed for breathability, hints at the air ducts of a vintage racer. But beneath the surface is where the real magic happens. The RMAR2 calibre beats like a race-tuned engine, crafted from grade 5 titanium for strength without the burden of weight. True to Richard Mille's philosophy, innovation isn't just an afterthought — it's built into every fibre of the watch. Take the declutchable rotor, for instance. This is no mere technical flourish. It's a smart safeguard against overwinding, disengaging automatically when the mainspring hits its limit, then waiting for the right moment to spring back into action. Its mechanical empathy is much like a seasoned driver who instinctively lifts off the throttle before pushing the engine to its breaking point. As the power reserve dips below 40 hours, the rotor quietly re-engages, ready to fuel another lap. This constant balance between power and restraint is visible through an indicator on the dial, offering a small window into the dynamic heart of the watch. Every detail tells a story. The oversized date window is framed like a finish-line flag, while the 24-hour counter at 2 o'clock offers a subtle nod to the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans, the spirit of which Le Mans Classic so vividly brings to life. Even the number 16 on the 24-hour disc, highlighted in green, recalls the race's traditional start time. And much like a racing gearbox, the function selector lets you toggle between winding, hand setting, and date adjustment — each function displayed clearly on the dial, leaving no room for guesswork when every second counts. Limited to just 150 pieces, the RM 30-01 Le Mans Classic isn't made for display cabinets. It's built for those who thrive on endurance and live life at full throttle. In every bridge, every screw, and every flash of green and white, Richard Mille channels the relentless spirit of endurance racing. This is the kind of watch that stops you in your tracks — and then dares you to keep going, lap after lap.
South China Morning Post
10-07-2025
- Automotive
- South China Morning Post
Style Edit: Richard Mille rolls out the limited edition RM 30-01 Le Mans Classic to mark the race for vintage cars it's named after
Few watchmakers have a motorsport connection as deep as Richard Mille's . This isn't just about sponsorships or branding, it's about being part of the racing themselves. Since 2002, the brand has been a principal partner of Le Mans Classic, with its founders – Richard Mille himself and Dominique Guenat – getting behind the wheel in the past. That tradition continues with the next generation, as Maxime Guenat, Dominique's son, now competes in top-tier historic racing. Their involvement perpetuates a long-standing tradition of celebrating mechanical mastery – on the wrist and on the track. Richard Mille RM 30-01 Le Mans Classic. Photo: Handout To mark the 12th edition of Le Mans Classic, which ran from July 3-6, 2025, Richard Mille dropped the RM 30-01 Le Mans Classic, a 150-piece limited edition that leans into the brand's motorsport DNA with precision and flair. Every edition of the race since 2008 has inspired its own Richard Mille timepiece, and this year's race is no exception. Designed in the event's signature green and white, the latest watch features titanium bezels wrapped around a Green Quartz TPT caseband, topped off with a race-ready green rubber strap that is vented like a classic car's grille. Advertisement The RM 30-01 Le Mans Classic is styled to evoke the layout of a race circuit. Photo: Handout Flip it over and the sapphire crystal caseback displays the Le Mans Classic logo – a detail that cements the timepiece's connection to the iconic event. The dial side is just as striking, packed with features and clever visual cues. The skeletonised layout evokes the geometry of a race circuit, while the updated calibre RMAR2 movement introduces a new 24-hour counter. At '16', a green background marks the start time of the 24 Hours of Le Mans – a subtle tribute to the moment the green flag waves the cars off on their epic endurance drive. The sapphire crystal caseback displays the Le Mans Classic logo. Photo: Handout Under the hood, the movement's clutch engagement indicator (at 11 o'clock) tells the wearer if the rotor is active or disengaged, while the function selector (at 3 o'clock) allows for switching between winding, setting and neutral modes. A 55-hour power reserve is displayed through the skeletonised baseplate and titanium bridges, keeping the engine going long after the crowds have cleared the grandstands. The RM 30-01 Le Mans Classic has a function selector at 3 o'clock to switch between winding, setting and neutral modes. Photo: Handout With around 750 vintage racing cars competing across six historic categories – or grids – on the 13.6km Sarthe circuit at Le Mans, the RM 30-01 doesn't just commemorate a moment, it keeps pace with a century of speed. More than a watch, this is a mechanical tribute to endurance, elegance and the thrill of the race.
Hypebeast
07-07-2025
- Automotive
- Hypebeast
Richard Mille and Brough Superior Unveil RMB 01 Motorcycle Collaboration
Summary Richard MilleandBrough Superiorhave teamed up to launch the RMB 01, an exclusive, high-performance motorcycle limited to 150 units worldwide. Blending avant-garde watchmaking precision with legendary motorcycle craftsmanship, the RMB 01 made its debut at the 2025 Le Mans Classic. Founded in 1919 and revived in 2013, Brough Superior has long symbolized mechanical excellence in motorcycling. Now, in collaboration with Richard Mille, known for its cutting-edge luxury timepieces, the brand takes a bold step into a new era of design and innovation. The RMB 01 is more than a bike; it's a rolling work of art, marrying emotive design, technical mastery and a shared obsession with perfection. Each component reflects the meticulous attention to detail that defines both companies, making this project a celebration of heritage, performance and futuristic aesthetics. With only 150 units to be produced, the RMB 01 is set to become a coveted collector's item for both watch and motorcycle enthusiasts, showcasing the fusion of speed, style and precision engineering in a truly unprecedented form. Details on pricing have yet to be announced at the time of writing but are available upon request via authorized RM dealers.
