Richard Mille Automatic Tourbillon Smiley

About this reference

The Richard Mille RM 88 Automatic Tourbillon Smiley was released in 2022 as a limited edition of 50 pieces. Collectors value this reference for its technical integration of decorative arts and high-end watchmaking, featuring the skeletonized CRMT7 proprietary automatic tourbillon caliber. The dial displays a three-dimensional yellow gold smiley face alongside micro-sculpted elements including a cactus, flamingo, sun, and pineapple, all hand-finished and integrated into the movement architecture. The tripartite case utilizes ATZ white ceramic for the bezel and caseback, paired with a grade 5 titanium caseband. On the secondary market, this reference typically commands prices in the mid-to-high seven-figure range, often exceeding $2,500,000 due to its strict production limit and the complexity of its miniature sculptures. A notable production detail is the inclusion of a "small-seconds" hand that alternates between a sun and a lightning bolt every minute, emphasizing the movement's mechanical animation.