Bokey TimePreviously, replica Richard Mille watches in the market have always focused on materials and craftsmanship, but the inherent flaws in the movement itself have never been resolved. This includes the exorbitantly priced RM35 – 02 series launched by ZF Factory before, which had the same problem: the tourbillon position did not move at all. No matter how good the materials were, it couldn’t escape the fate of being obviously fake at a glance. Since the integrated movement of BBR Factory’s RM55 series came out, the market has officially announced that the difficulty of the movement has been overcome (the tourbillon at the lower right corner rotates realistically). The movement was also newly launched for the Richard Mille series. The movement of this RM Factory Richard Mille RM61 – 01 introduced by Bokey Watch Industry today is the same set. After all, the movement factory also needs to make a living and will not monopolize this movement for one factory.
For reference in the introduction: The slim case design of the RICHARD MILLE RM 61-01 Yohan Blake Ultimate Edition watch. The first RM 61-01 Yohan Blake watch was born in 2014. Yohan Blake, a Jamaican sprinter, holds a place in the list of track and field celebrities. If this is your first time learning about this watch, you can probably understand its inspiration – a high-end sports watch specially developed for athletics. The RM 61-01 Yohan Blake Ultimate Edition watch was launched by Richard Mille in 2020, marking the final work of this model and its unique series. The case is a major highlight. Firstly, it features an asymmetrical shape: the side from 2 to 5 o’clock is deliberately extended, creating a “narrow left, wide right” profile. This design isn’t just for novelty; it aims to prevent the crown from rubbing against a sprinter’s wrist. Another highlight is the use of new materials. The bezel and case back are made of Quartz TPT and Carbon TPT. The process starts with soaking extremely thin silica layers (from which quartz carbon fiber is derived) in white resin, inserting carbon fiber layers, and laminating them via machinery. After heating the fiber layers to 120°C under high pressure, they are sent to Richard Mille’s factory for processing. The manufacturing process creates random textures on the composite material, making each watch unique. Finally, it is assembled with grade 5 titanium alloy spline screws and stainless steel washers, ensuring a 50-meter water resistance. The crown, made of Carbon TPT, is equipped with an O-ring seal to prevent accidental operation during sports. It features anti-glare sapphire crystal glass. The RM 61-01 “Ultimate Edition” is powered by the RMUL2 skeleton manual-winding movement, providing approximately 55 hours of power reserve.
The official price of this watch when it was released was 1,263,000 yuan (updated as of August 2021). However, it is said that the actual price has been rising year by year. Richard Mille has always left everyone with the impression of “luxurious, cool, and dazzling” and “a million-dollar threshold”. Judging from the shape and market conditions, this is indeed the case. For ordinary people, this official price is no longer a matter of whether they can handle it. If you are an RM enthusiast and already have an authentic watch at home, you might as well get one and see if it can satisfy you?
