Search results
The RM 61-01 Yohan Blake takes all of its cues from the RM 59-01 tourbillon designed for the Olympic medallist and 2nd fastest man over 100m and 200m. It incorporates the calibre RMUL2, whose highly skeletonised grade 5 titanium movement is treated with PVD and Titalyt® to provide maximum performance. The bezel and the back of the RM 61-01 are ...
Jan 22, 2013 · Remember last year in London, when Jamaican sprinter, Yohan Blake, was spotted wearing a Richard Mille watch during his silver medal-winning 100 meter race? Well, today we saw the RM 59-01, Blake’s new timepiece. Of course Richard Mille is known for its sport-specific watches but this one really takes that to an extreme. It’s not only designed for a sprinter but for a sprinter who wears ...
- Jason Heaton
The last model in the RM 61-01 series. Unveiled in 2014, the RM 61-01 is a younger sibling of the tourbillon RM 59-01 worn by Jamaican sprinter Yohan Blake, a member of the Richard Mille family since 2012. This ‘Ultimate Edition’ heralds the last issue of this model and its singular lines, this time in Carbon TPT® and Quartz TPT®.
Yohan Blake worked with Richard Mille to develop a special calibre designed for sprinters the world over. Mission accomplished with the RM 59-01 Yohan Blake, an aerodynamic, ergonomic and high-performance tourbillon watch featuring a very original structure that meets all the requirements of the sprinter and the brand.
- History
- Design Details
- Inner Workings
- Versus The Competition
- Personality
- Final Thoughts
Richard Mille’s partnership with Yohan Blake began in 2013, with the release of the RM 59-01, a skeletonized tourbillon movement with asymmetrical case design and unique green and yellow color scheme. The piece was limited to 50 examples, and retailed for over half a million dollars. The choice for partnership came directly following Yohan Blake’s ...
The Yohan Blake RM 61-01 All Grey features a unique case profile that is asymmetrical both in size, and thickness. The case slopes upward towards the crown, creating a unique presence on the wrist. Simultaneously, the diameter of the case tapers from small to large, creating an aesthetic reminiscent of some of Picasso’s portraits. The three-part ca...
The RM61-01 is powered by the caliber RMUL2. The skeletonized movement is designed with shock prevention in mind, suspending the gear train within a network of PVD coated titanium components. The piece was tested for shock resilience in excess of 5000 g’s. The RMUL2 is fitted with a pair of mainspring barrels to help stabilize the delivery of its 5...
Richard Mille has made an array of intriguing limited editions that may be of interest when considering alternatives to the RM61-01 Yohan Blake. Firstly, the RM005limited edition of 300 pieces for motor racing legend Felipe Massa affords an exciting flash of color within an automatic winding time only piece. The unique design is rounded out with a ...
There are several classes of collectors that will appreciate the RM61-01: Firstly, there is a full segment of the market that emphatically collects limited editions from Richard Mille, assembling an arsenal of special pieces for future investment. Alongside these collectors, many will be attracted to the fact that the Yohan Blake RM61-01 is asymmet...
The Yohan Blake reference RM61-01 represents what RM does best— limited editions based upon partnerships with brand ambassadors and athletic superstars. This reference showcases the brand’s continual embrace of modern materials and commitment to accuracy and durability. RM pieces are overbuilt mechanisms designed to withstand incredible mechanical ...
Richard Mille RM 061 Listing: $255,000 Richard Mille RM 61-01 YOHAN BLAKE Green RM 061, Reference number RM 61-01 YOHAN BLAKE; Ceramic; Condition Very good; Watch with original box; W Skip 154,000 purchases with an "excellent" rating worldwide
DESCRIPTION. RM 61-01 YOHAN BLAKE. The RM 61-01 Yohan Blake takes all of its cues from the RM 59-01 tourbillon launched last year for the Olympic medalist and 2nd fastest man over 100m and 200m. It combines the caliber RMUL2 with its highly skeletonised grade 5 titanium movement treated with PVD and Titalyt® to provide maximum performance.
