The Guide to All the Richard Mille RM 67-02
Richard Mille RM 67-02: Iconic Models, Athlete Editions, and Insights into Their Value on the Secondary Market
Since its inception in 2001, Richard Mille has been distinguished by a revolutionary approach to watchmaking. Its watches represent perhaps one of the most significant examples of innovation and technological development in the entire watchmaking industry. Each creation is designed to be extremely light and comfortable, yet able to withstand extreme stresses, thanks to the use of advanced materials inspired by the automotive and aerospace industries.
he RM 67-02 represents a perfect synthesis of these characteristics. An evolution of the previous RM 67-01, this model is distinguished by its sporty design and ultra-thin case, making it one of the maison's lightest watches weighing only 32 grams.
Already with the RM 67-01, the house had the intention of making a watch strongly linked to the world of sports, creating an object capable of “merging” with the athlete. For this reason, lightness, thinness and resistance were the main prerogatives. The RM 67-02 continues on this path, thanks to the use of distinctive materials such as Quartz TPT and Carbon TPT, a skeletonized dial made from a thin sheet of titanium, and the self-winding CRMA7 caliber with a 50-hour power reserve.
Aesthetically, the design is eye-catching, and each version is dedicated to a different sportsman, with colors recalling the national flag of the athlete to whom the watch is dedicated.
RM 67-02 Wayde Van Niekerk
Unveiled in 2017, this model is dedicated to South African sprinter Wayde Van Niekerk, Olympic gold medalist in the 400 meters at Rio 2016 and current record holder for the 400-meter flat with a time of 43"03, set during that event.
The watch's colors echo those of the South African flag, with yellow and green details on the case layers and the six colors of the flag represented on the dial. According to watchanalytics.io, on the secondary market, it is one of the most affordable models in the line, with a value of about €250,000.
RM 67-02 Mutaz Essa Barshim
Staying still in the world of athletics, but shifting disciplines, we find RM 67-02 dedicated to Mutaz Essa Barshim, a high jump champion with four Olympic medals won and three world championships.
The watch in this case echoes the colors of the Qatari flag, with the alternating colors of purple and white found within the case layers, dial, and crown.
At the moment the secondary market prefers this model over the Wayde Van Niekerk, in fact in this case the price is slightly above €260,000.
RM 67-02 Alexis Pinturault
The case, made of Quartz TPT is white, the crown is red and the strap is blue, going to build a color combination that echoes the French flag. This is a color choice that will return again and again in future models, in fact the colors of the various versions are chosen according to the nationality of the athletes to whom the watch is dedicated.
Introduced in 2018, along with models for Sébastien Ogier, Alexander Zverev and Fernando Alonso, this model is dedicated to French skier Alexis Pinturault, winner of three Olympic medals between the 2014 and 2018 editions.
The case, made of Quartz TPT is white, the crown is red and the strap is blue, going to build a color combination that echoes the French flag. This is a color choice that will return again and again in future models, in fact the colors of the various versions are chosen according to the nationality of the athletes to whom the watch is dedicated.
RM 67-02 Sébastien Ogier
Passing to rallying, we find another French athlete, Sébastien Ogier pilot with no less than 8 world championships won.
In this case a black case was chosen to differentiate this model from the one dedicated to Alexis Pinturault, otherwise the model is almost identical.
On the market it is the second most popular model with the price just under 290,000.
RM 67-02 Alexander Zverev
The RM 67-02 line also covers tennis with a model dedicated to one of the sport's leading talents active in recent years-Alexander Zverev.
For the German tennis player, winner of Roland Garros in 2016 and currently number 2 in the world , Richard Mille redesigned the watch in the colors of the German flag.
This model, unveiled in 2018, is for the moment the configuration with the highest price on the secondary market, in fact it trades just under €285,000.
RM 67-02 Fernando Alonso
This model is different from the others in that it is a prototype made for Formula One driver and world champion Fernando Alonso during his time at McLaren.
The Swiss watchmaker has been a sponsor of the British racing team since 2016, and this partnership has led to the creation of exclusive watches, such as the RM 11-03 McLaren Automatic Flyback Chronograph and the RM 67-02 Fernando Alonso, both unveiled in 2018.
The case features a flashy indigo blue color, while a yellow and red line drawing of the Spanish flag appears on the dial.
RM 67-02 Charles Leclerc
As of 2021 Richard Mille has changed teams, becoming a sponsor of Ferrari and making the watch that held the record as the world's thinnest watch until a few months ago, RM UP-01 “Ferrari.”
Just as it happened for Fernando Alonso, the Swiss brand also made a prototype for the Italian team's driver Charles Leclerc. This example is made in red and white, echoing the colors of the flag of the Principality of Monaco, the driver's home country.
The RM 67-02 “Charles Leclerc” in 2021 participated in OnlyWatch's charity auction, being sold for as much as CHF 2,100,000.
RM 67-02 Italy
In February 2023, Richard Mille unveiled a version dedicated to Italy. Still little known, this model is distinguished by colors that recall the Italian flag.
On the secondary market, it is valued at around €277,000.
Some others special versions
Then there are other special versions produced purely for certain athletes and not available to the public.
The first model starting from the left is the one dedicated to the UAE cycling team, in fact the colors take up the flag of the United Arab Emirates. The second watch on the other hand is dedicated to Norwegian biathlete and Olympic champion Johannes Thingnes Bø. We then find another model made during the partnership period with Mclaren and lastly the 67-02 for driver Sébastien Buemi with the colors of the Swiss flag.
Final Thoughts
The Richard Mille RM 67-02 represents the essence of the brand: a combination of technical innovation, exclusive design and celebration of the sporting spirit. Each model tells a unique story, linked to the extraordinary feats of world-class athletes. These watches are not only instruments of precision, but symbols of excellence and uncompromising style, capable of combining performance and beauty in every detail.
