Richard Mille Tourbillon RM001

About this reference

The Richard Mille RM001 Tourbillon was the brand’s debut reference, produced between 2001 and 2002 in a limited series of approximately 80 units across two series. The 18k white gold version features the signature tonneau-shaped case and houses the manual-wind Caliber RM001. This movement includes a tourbillon, a 70-hour power reserve indicator, and a torque indicator. Collectors value the RM001 as the foundational model that established the brand’s technical identity, specifically for its use of a German silver baseplate in the Series 1 and a PVD-coated titanium baseplate in the Series 2. On the secondary market, these pieces typically command prices in the mid-to-high six-figure range, often exceeding $500,000 depending on provenance. A notable production detail is that the first series lacked the shock-absorbing bridge found in later iterations, making the earliest white gold examples particularly distinct for historical documentation.