In pictures: Richard Mille RM 65-01 Automatic Split Seconds Chronograph in Titanium

Our live pictures of the exceptional Richard Mille RM 65-01 Automatic Split Seconds Chronograph

The culmination of five years of development, the RM 65-01 Automatic Split Seconds Chronograph is one of the most complex timepieces ever to leave the Richard Mille workshops. This model fully embodies the brand's unwavering commitment to technical innovation, showcased through a combination of new functions, a unique architecture, and a high-end aesthetic.

We recently had the pleasure to handle this masterpiece of technical prowess at the Richard Mille boutique in Milan and we admired the fusion of its striking look with a sophisticated high frequency movement ensuring superior timekeeping accuracy and offering a rattrapante function that makes it possible to calculate intermediate times, a first for Richard Mille on an automatic movement. 

Now, we are delighted to share some live pictures of this exceptional timepiece with our readers.

Framed by a 44.50 x 49.94 x 16.10 mm Titanium tripartite case (bezel, caseband and caseback) alternating polished and satin-finished surfaces, the dial of the RM 65-01 stands out for its use of colours to enhance legibility despite numerous indications.

Yellow is for time: hours, minutes, small seconds at 6 o’clock. Green refers to the date display. Orange identifies the chronograph’s sweep seconds hand as well as the 30-minute and 12-hour totalisers. The split-seconds hand is blue. All these functions are matched with the pushers. 

The rapid-winding pusher is crafted from red Quartz TPT button. In fact, red is the colour here associated to the winding mechanism. This patented and practical solution was developed in addition to the automatic winding and winding with the crown. By pressing the pusher at 8 o’clock 125 times, the barrel is fully wound to guarantee a power reserve of up to 60 hours (without the chronograph running).

The function selector housed in the crown makes it possible to switch, at each push, between winding, date adjustment or hand setting. The selected mode is indicated by a hand located at 5 o'clock: W for Winding (red), D for Date (green) and H for Hand Setting (yellow).

Developed in partnership with Vaucher Manufacture Fleurier, the integrated Calibre RMAC4 is equipped with the latest-generation split-seconds mechanism developed by the engineers at Richard Mille. The high frequency balance with variable inertia operates at a frequency of 5 Hz (36,000 vibrations per hour).

The RM 65-01 uses a newly designed variable geometry to optimise the rotor’s winding motion. By adjusting the 3-position weight, the rotor’s inertia can be adjusted to either speed up the winding process in the case of leisurely arm movements, or to slow it down during sporting activities. 

With its striking design, high-frequency RM 65-01 Automatic Split Seconds Chronograph demonstrates Richard Mille's dedication to pushing the boundaries of horological excellence. richardmille.com

Suggested reading:

- Richard Mille RM 65-01 Automatic Split Seconds Chronograph in Carbon TPT

- The history of the Richard Mille brand

- Richard Mille’s quest for innovation: hi-tech materials