The timepiece is available in just 10 units worldwide.
Baseplate suspended within sapphire watchcase by 0.35mm thick braided cable. Tension of the cable controlled by miniature ratchet at 9 o'clock. Separate indicator below 12 o'clock for visual inspection of cable tension
Richard Mille eschews conventional high-grade materials like platinum and gold, opting instead for innovative substances such as carbon nanotubes, gold-infused carbon, and quartz.
Withstands forces up to 5,000 G, protecting the delicate movement.
The exclusivity and technical prowess of this timepiece come at a staggering price of $2.2 million or ₹18.2 crore (excluding taxes).
Crafting a single sapphire case demands 40 continuous days of machining, followed by an additional 400 hours for the movement bridges.
Tripartite case milled and ground from solid sapphire by experts in Switzerland