The world record holder has dived up to 328 feet in the RM-032 model and now sports its new limited-edition model.
This year marked the 11th edition of the regatta, in which Richard Mille has been involved since 2010 and the title sponsor since 2019. The latest watch to herald the big event is the sizeable RM-032 at 50 mm by 17.80 mm—a limited-edition version in Caribbean blue that is a derivative of theThe new iteration is made from blue and white Quartz TPT , a material that is, fittingly, often used in sails due to its extreme durability.
Despite the fact that he’s had not one but two Richard Mille’s on the wrist, Jerald says he’s keen on designing a watch with the brand. “[They’ve asked me] ‘What would you like to have in your watch? Yes, we are crazy. We can make something crazy in your watch. What is your dream?'” Jerald told a select group of journalists in St. Barth.
For mere mortals that want to get the new RM-032 on the wrist, be prepared to get in line. The $245,000 piece is limited to just 120 and, based on inventory at Richard Mille’s St. Barth’s boutique, it will be very hard to come by—just three watches, two of which were ladies’, were in-store when we visited in April and only two were available for purchase. According to internal sales managers, Richard Mille pieces are so in demand they are predominately sold before they ever hit a boutique.