Richard Mille RM59-01 Tourbillon Yohan Blake

About this reference

The Richard Mille RM59-01 Tourbillon Yohan Blake was released in 2013 as a limited edition of 50 pieces and is no longer in production. Collectors prioritize this reference for its specialized manual-winding tourbillon caliber RM59-01, which features four bridges designed to resemble the splayed fingers of a sprinter’s hand. The 50mm asymmetric case is constructed from a translucent composite injected with carbon nanotubes, designed to withstand the high G-forces of professional sprinting. The green and yellow color scheme pays tribute to the Jamaican flag, Blake’s home country. On the secondary market, this reference typically commands prices in the mid-to-high six-figure range, often exceeding $600,000 depending on condition and provenance. A notable production detail is the aerodynamic shape of the case, which is thicker on one side to reduce drag during arm movement, marking a specific technical evolution in the brand’s sports-specific engineering history.