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  • Manufacturer: Richard Mille
    Year: 2013
    Reference No: RM 52-01
    Case No: ANRG-TZP-Z/42, No. 6/6
    Model Name: Tourbillon Nano Ceramic - Skull
    Material: Titanium, 18K pink gold and ceramic
    Calibre: Manual, cal. RM52-01, 19 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Rubber
    Clasp/Buckle: Titanium Richard Mille buckle
    Dimensions: 50 mm x 42 mm
    Signed: Case, dial and movement signed.
    Accessories: Accompanied with Warranty stamped by Richard Mille (Malaysia) on September 5, 2014, Richard Mille winding presentation box, product literature, plug and outer packaging

  • Catalogue Essay

    The present timepiece RM 52-01 is a follow-up edition of the widely successful RM 052. Introduced in 2013, it is the second timepiece in the Skull collection which features the iconic skull design which has become a symbol of the Richard Mille brand. Not only is the case aesthetically pleasing, but it is also very purposeful. The RM 52-01 case is water resistant to 50 meters. It is assembled using an average of 20 spline screws in grade 5 titanium and abrasion-resistant washers in 316L stainless steel.

    Most strikingly, the upper and lower jaws of the skull icon hold the jewel of the tourbillon carriage, invigorating the icon with the 4 bridges that link the movement to the case. Complimented with box and warranty, the watch is an all-round crown jewel that would please even the most discerning collectors. A limited edition of 6 pieces, the present watch was specifically manufactured for the Asia market, and is the first time that the model is offered at auction, to our best knowledge.

    Complimented with box and warranty, the watch is an all-round crown jewel that would please even the most discerning collectors. A limited edition of 6 pieces, the present watch was specifically manufactured for the Asian market, and is the first time that the model is offered at auction, to our best knowledge.

  • Artist Biography

    Richard Mille

    Swiss • 1999

    Established in 1999, Richard Mille's ultra-modern timepieces combine cutting-edge materials from high performance worlds such as Formula 1 racecars with high-end traditional watchmaking. The brand's revolutionary designs, technical breakthroughs and exceptional hand-finishing excite even the most discriminating collectors, and have positioned Richard Mille alongside the top makers of the modern luxury watch world.

    Innovative watches, such as the RM 027 Tourbillon, which was the world’s lightest mechanical watch when introduced in 2011, have helped the brand invert the concept of the luxury watch. Key models include the RM 009 Tourbillon cased in Aluminum Silicon Carbide (AlSiC), the RM 027-02 Tourbillon made for tennis star Rafael Nadal with a case made from quartz and carbon fiber and the RM 008 split seconds chronograph.

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Ref. RM 52-01
A highly attractive and rare limited edition titanium, pink gold and ceramic skeletonized tonneau-shaped wristwatch with tourbillon, original certificate and box, numbered 6 of a limited edition of 6 pieces, specially made for the Asian market

2013
50 mm x 42 mm
Case, dial and movement signed.

Estimate
HK$4,800,000 - 6,000,000 
€530,000-663,000
$615,000-769,000

Contact Specialist

Thomas Perazzi
Head of Watches, Asia
+852 2318 2001
thomasperazzi@phillips.com

Ziyong Ho
Specialist
+852 9386 2032
ziyongho@phillips.com

Jill Chen
Specialist
+852 2318 2033
jillchen@phillips.com

The Hong Kong Watch Auction: SEVEN

Hong Kong Auction 27 November 2018