Richard Mille RM 72-01 Lifestyle In-House Chronograph White Ceramic (2023)

The Richard Mille RM 72-01 Lifestyle In-House Chronograph in white ceramic is a testament to the brand’s mastery of high-tech materials and horological innovation. Crafted from ATZ white ceramic, one of the hardest and most resilient forms of ceramic used in watchmaking, the 38.40mm x 47.34mm case offers extraordinary scratch resistance and a radiant, pure white finish. This lightweight yet robust construction is paired with a white rubber strap that reinforces the watch’s sporty, modern edge, while the signature tonneau shape ensures an instantly recognizable silhouette.

The skeletonized dial reveals Richard Mille’s first in-house chronograph movement, the CRMC1, developed over 30 months. This automatic flyback chronograph features a patented mechanism that allows the user to reset the chronograph without stopping it—a sophisticated and rare function that exemplifies the brand’s forward-thinking engineering. The movement is housed in a titanium baseplate, offering lightweight strength and visual intrigue through its open-worked architecture.

The dial layout includes a 24-hour counter at 5 o’clock and a 60-minute counter at 2 o’clock, enabling precise tracking of extended time intervals—an uncommon feature in traditional chronographs. Each element of the dial is carefully calculated for balance and legibility, while the transparent design showcases the intricacy of the movement, offering a visual narrative of innovation in motion.

Combining technical brilliance with bold aesthetics, the RM 72-01 in white ceramic stands out as both a lifestyle statement and a serious feat of engineering. It is an ideal timepiece for collectors who appreciate Richard Mille’s signature blend of avant-garde design, cutting-edge materials, and mechanical ingenuity.