With an ever engaging relationship with Formula 1, Richard Mille has offered numerous models in collaboration with professional athletes over the years, with one of the most recognized being the Felipe Masa series of RM011. The first collaboration between the two began in 2007 and it was also the very first RM011 model ever produced.

Featuring a flyback chronograph complication with date and month indication as well as being cased in the firm’s iconic tonneau-shaped case, the RM011 is powered by an automatic base movement made by Vaucher, it also features a Dubois-Dépraz module for the flyback chronograph with date and month indication. The curved tonneau-shaped case was first released and available in either pink or white gold with a titanium caseband, and as the collection grew various innovative materials were introduced across its sub-references, which has made today in-fact the RM011 family of timepieces one of the flagships of the firm.

The present example RM011 is a treat, belonging to one of the earliest limited edition models made under the RM011 umbrella, it is also one of the very first examples to feature a DLC-coated titanium case giving an all-black appeal contrasted with white, red and yellow accents, colours that pays its tribute to the racetrack was made specially for official Richard Mille authorized dealer, Chronopassion founded by respected collector and watch maker Laurent Picciotto, which PHILLIPS had the exclusivity to offer 43 timepieces from Mr. Picciotto’s personal collection, including an example of the present lot offered at the Hong Kong Watch Auction: FOUR (lot 1032).

Numbered 2, one number behind Laurent Picciotto’s personal example, the present example is offered in excellent overall condition complete with its full set of accessories.