Founded in 1999 by the man himself, Richard Mille strives to create technologically advanced, innovative and complicated timepieces. In the recent times, Richard Mille has achieved phenomenal success and status that arguably no other brand in the industry has achieved in its timeframe. With their first watch introduced in 2001 by the ref. RM-001, the case and aesthetics are immediately unique with no other wristwatch at the time sharing a similar identity. Since then. Richard Mille has enjoyed a meteoric rise in the industry and a global following inclusive of some of the world’s most popular celebrities and athletes such as Jackie Chan and Rafael Nadal.

With direct links to the beautiful motorsport of Formula One Grand Prix, many of its inspiration derives from the technical and micro engineering from the sport to develop the best material used for the case. The exciting announcement of a newly developed carbon material was introduced in 2013 via the name NTPT (North Thin Ply Technology) carbon exclusive to Richard Mille. Initially developed as a prototype material for the sail of racing yachts, the technology soon spread to Formula One and horology.

The present example is a highly attractive Richard Mille RM-11 R. Grosjean for the Lotus F1 Team. Introduced in 2014, acclaimed F1 driver Romain Grosjean was introduced to the list of elite athlete ambassador for the brand. Featuring colors of the British racing team and the advanced NTPT carbon, the RM11 is presented with a new appeal with aesthetical enhancement. The present example is presented in excellent overall condition and is complete with the full set of accessories that came with the watch when it was purchased by the original owner from the Richard Mille Boutique in Hong Kong.