Description
Drawing inspiration from Brutalist architecture, its clean lines and geometric contours evoke an urban aesthetic defined by structure, shadow, and visual intrigue. The design plays with optical illusions and depth, offering a tactile and cerebral experience that is both futuristic and grounded in artistic heritage.
At the core of this statement piece is the Calibre CRMA9—a skeletonised, ultra-light automatic movement crafted from grade 5 titanium. Engineered for both performance and elegance, it features 67 chamfered openings that amplify transparency and reduce weight, revealing a complex inner architecture. The movement is equipped with a bidirectional platinum rotor set on ceramic ball bearings for optimal winding efficiency and delivers a robust 50-hour power reserve. Each element is precision-machined and tested under demanding conditions to ensure long-term reliability and shock resistance.
Refined in both form and proportion, the extra-flat case is 10% smaller than its predecessor, measuring 36.00 x 9.50 x 45.64 mm for a more ergonomic, wrist-hugging profile. It is offered in two visually arresting variations: one in grade 5 titanium, featuring a mix of satin-brushed and polished finishes; the other in a distinctive Terracotta Quartz TPT®, paired with a Creamy White Quartz TPT® caseband—materials formed through advanced layering techniques and cured under high pressure for resilience and depth of color.
Skeletonized hour markers float seamlessly within the openworked movement, creating a striking sense of motion and dimensionality. The result is a timepiece that blurs the line between sculpture and function—an expression of Richard Mille’s design language at its most daring and refined.
With its architectural spirit, technical prowess, and uncompromising design, the RM 16-02 Automatic Extraflat is not just a watch—it’s a bold declaration of forward-thinking horology
