Sell Your Richard Mille RM 65-01 Watch

The RM 65-01 is the flagship modern chronograph in Richard Mille's catalog and the watch that brought the brand's first in-house high-frequency automatic split-seconds chronograph caliber into production. Launched in 2020 with the CRMC1 movement, the RM 65-01 was a meaningful technical step for the maison, moving the brand's chronograph program fully under its own roof and operating at 5Hz (36,000 vibrations per hour), an unusually high frequency for a split-seconds chronograph caliber. The reference is available across titanium, carbon TPT, full rose gold, and a range of Quartz TPT colorway variants, alongside limited editions including the LeBron James and the McLaren W1. Selling one is a different conversation than selling a more conventional Richard Mille, and Wrist Aficionado is built for exactly that nuance. Send us a few details and clear photos and our specialists handle the rest. Whether you own a standard Titanium, Carbon, or Full Rose Gold, a Quartz TPT in Dark Yellow, Pastel Blue, or Grey, or a LeBron James or McLaren W1 limited edition, your watch ends up in the right hands.

4 Reasons to Sell Your RM RM 65-01 Watch With Us

1. Trusted & Integrity

Decades of experience in the luxury watch market.

2. Top Dollar for Your Watch

Competitive pricing based on the current luxury market conditions.

3. Hassle-Free Process

Our dedicated experts make selling your watch a seamless experience.

4. Locations Across Major Cities

Find us in New York, Beverly Hills, and Miami.

Why Sell Your Watch With Wrist Aficionado?

Wrist Aficionado is a global leader in the procurement and sales of exceptional and rare timepieces.

Wrist Aficionado is a recognized authority in the luxury watch secondary market, with a global platform that connects sellers to a vetted network of collectors across North America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America. Our specialists handle a wide range of Richard Mille references each year, from 1960s sports models to current 2026 releases, giving us continuous market intelligence and a clear view of where each reference is trading.

In Miami, this global reach combines with a physical South Beach presence that is uniquely positioned for the international and event-driven luxury market that defines the city. From Art Basel week and the Miami Grand Prix to high season for visiting collectors from across Latin America, our Miami boutique gives sellers access to a buyer pool that is both local and international at the same time.

Why Sellers Choose Wrist Aficionado for Their RM 65-01

Selling an RM 65-01 isn't a routine transaction. The CRMC1 split-seconds chronograph caliber requires specialized authentication, individual material variants and limited editions trade across a wide range, and condition factors specific to a complicated RM with active chronograph and split-seconds functions all carry weight. Sellers tend to come our way for a few specific reasons:

  • Buyer Reach Where the RM 65-01 Actually Trades: Active clients across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, the regions where this reference is most pursued, give your watch immediate, qualified visibility.
  • Variant-Level Knowledge: Our team works with the full RM 65-01 lineup, from the standard Titanium, Carbon, and Full Rose Gold base configurations through the Quartz TPT colorways in Dark Yellow, Pastel Blue, Grey, and other variants, and the LeBron James Carbon and McLaren W1 Carbon limited editions.
  • Caliber-Aware Authentication: The CRMC1 is Richard Mille's first in-house high-frequency split-seconds chronograph movement, beating at 5Hz with an integrated chronograph architecture. Our specialists understand how the caliber should run, how the split-seconds function should isolate and reset, and how service history affects valuation.
  • Material and Strap Inspection: Carbon TPT, Quartz TPT, titanium, and rose gold cases each have their own authentic visual signature. Strap and pusher integrity factor in alongside case and caliber condition. We know what's correct and what crosses into compromised condition.
  • Fully Insured Logistics: Every transaction is protected by fully insured shipping, secure handling, and complete documentation. Non-negotiable for pieces of this caliber.
  • Honest, Direct Communication: No surprise deductions, no fine print buried in the offer, no pressure tactics. Just clear, straightforward conversation throughout.
  • Multiple Paths to Sell: Choose between an outright purchase or consignment through our global network, whichever better fits the result you want.
  • Hands-On Inspection by RM Specialists: Each RM 65-01 is personally evaluated by our team, with attention to case condition, chronograph and split-seconds function, strap and clasp integrity, edition-specific markings, edition numbering on limited variants, and matching documentation.

3 Options To Sell Your Luxury Watch

1. Consignment

We can sell and market your watch on consignment for an agreed upon duration of time.

2. Direct Sale

We can buy the watch from you directly at an agreed upon price.

3. Trade In

You can trade the watch in to us for an agreed upon price and use it towards your next dream piece.

Richard Mille RM 65-01 Automatic Split-Seconds Chronograph Grey Quartz TPT (2023)

YOU GET AN OFFER!

You submit your watch via the form on our website, and we get back to you within 24 hours with an offer by email. We may offer to consign your watch or purchase it directly.

Richard Mille RM 65-01 LeBron James Carbon Limited Edition of 150

YOU SHIP YOUR WATCH

We’ll arrange for fully insured shipping of your watch to us, regardless of where in the world you are. Follow detailed instructions in our How to Ship your Watch page.

Richard Mille RM 65-01 LeBron James Carbon Limited Edition of 150

YOU GET PAID!

If we agree on the purchase of your price, you get paid! If we cosign your watch, we’ll process your payment once the watch has been sold.

YOU GET AN OFFER!

You submit your watch via the form on our website, and we get back to you within 24 hours with an offer by email. We may offer to consign your watch or purchase it directly.

YOU SHIP YOUR WATCH

We’ll arrange for fully insured shipping of your watch to us, regardless of where in the world you are. Follow detailed instructions in our How to Ship your Watch page.

YOU GET PAID!

If we agree on the purchase of your price, you get paid! If we cosign your watch, we’ll process your payment once the watch has been sold.

About the Richard Mille RM 65-01

The RM 65-01 was introduced in 2020 as the first chronograph in Richard Mille's catalog to be built around an in-house high-frequency automatic split-seconds chronograph caliber. The CRMC1 movement was developed at Richard Mille's own facility, operating at 5Hz with a fully integrated chronograph architecture and a split-seconds (rattrapante) function. The split-seconds complication adds a second chronograph hand that can be stopped independently to time an intermediate event without halting the main chronograph, then snapped back to rejoin the running second hand. Building this complication at 5Hz with an automatic-winding architecture was a significant technical undertaking and a clear statement of where Richard Mille's chronograph program was heading.

The watch itself is positioned as the brand's modern chronograph flagship, distinct from the longer-running RM 11-03 generation that uses outside-developed chronograph movements. The RM 65-01 case measures roughly 44.5mm by 49.94mm in the tonneau silhouette, with the caliber visible through the openworked dial and finished to the standard Richard Mille has set across its in-house movement program. The standard production variants cover titanium, carbon TPT, and full rose gold, while a series of Quartz TPT colorway variants including Dark Yellow, Pastel Blue, and Grey have extended the line further.

The limited editions sit at the upper end of the RM 65-01 program. The LeBron James edition launched in 2021 in carbon, limited to 150 pieces. The McLaren W1 edition launched in 2024 in carbon, limited to 500 pieces in collaboration with the McLaren Automotive supercar program. Both editions carry edition-specific design treatments, dial details, and numbering that affect their valuation independent of the standard production references.

What makes the RM 65-01 distinctive on the secondary market is the combination of the in-house split-seconds chronograph caliber, the breadth of material configurations and Quartz TPT colorways, and the cultural weight of the LeBron James and McLaren W1 editions. Individual variants trade very differently from one another, and the variant and condition you own determine almost everything about how the watch sells.

Frequently Asked Questions

The RM 65-01 has both standard production variants and high-profile limited editions. How does demand compare between the LeBron James, McLaren W1, and standard Carbon or Titanium configurations?

All variants trade actively but the dynamics differ meaningfully. The LeBron James Carbon Limited Edition of 150 has been one of the most pursued athlete-edition RM chronographs in our network, with strong sustained demand tied to LeBron's cultural standing and the limited production run. The McLaren W1 Carbon Limited Edition of 500, launched in 2024, attracts a different buyer pool drawn to the McLaren Automotive partnership and the W1 supercar program specifically. The standard Titanium, Carbon, and Full Rose Gold variants trade on their own terms as the flagship modern RM chronograph references. Quartz TPT colorways including Dark Yellow, Pastel Blue, and Grey see strong specialist interest depending on the configuration. Our specialists can provide a tailored read on the specific variant you own.

How much is my watch worth?

We base all of our valuations on current and historical sales and market data. To do this accurately it takes a lot of information like brand, model, condition, etc. of the watch into account. For this reason, we don’t provide an off-the-cuff ballpark range over the phone, chat or email. If you would like to get an accurate quote for your watch, just fill out the form above, and our valuation team will get back with you shortly.

What kind of watches do you accept?

We purchase Rolex, Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe and Richard Mille, as well as a wide variety of independents. Fill out the form at the bottom of the page and we'll get right back to you.

How do I sell my watch to you?

We make the process as easy as possible for our sellers. But first thing you’ll need to do is fill out our quote form above to get the ball rolling. From there, you will receive an email that will give you next steps.

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