STYLE Edit: Richard Mille launches the snow-set RM 72-01 Lifestyle In-House Chronograph: the unisex timepiece gets a bedazzling diamond-studded update crafted with impeccable precision

Jan 20 , 2023

The RM 72-01 is known as a technically superior timepiece. Photos: Richard Mille

Swiss luxury watch brand Richard Mille has given its RM 72-01 Lifestyle In-House Chronograph a sensational update with snow-set diamonds covering the entire case

The unisex RM 72-01 still allows the Calibre CRMC1 to remain quite slim despite having 425 different components and features three sub-dials, each equipped with the flyback chronograph function

Richard Mille has upped the ante on its already highly impressive RM 72-01 Lifestyle In-House Chronograph by giving it a sensational makeover with snow-set diamonds.

Known as a technically superior timepiece, the exquisite watch is now more eye-catching than ever, with a blanket of dazzling gems covering the entire case as though the watch has been dipped in freshly fallen snow.

Snow setting sees stones of varying sizes arranged seemingly at random, blanketing the surface of the watch in a snowlike appearance.

This painstakingly complex design requires a gem setter to place different-sized stones as close together as possible so no metal is shown, creating a seemingly random but thorough coverage of the watch. It also ensures that no two watches are the same, as each setting is unique and depends on the gem setter’s decision.

This rare and stunning gemstone design was previously only available from the ladies’ collections RM 07-01 and RM 037, but now both male and female watch lovers can enjoy the RM 72-01 Lifestyle In-House Chronograph unisex model. The breathtaking glow of the diamonds makes a bold yet elegant statement on any wrist.

Richard Mille RM 07-01 Lilas Le Quellec.

Not only is it a thing of beauty, but the RM 72-01 is best known for showcasing the watchmaker’s impeccable precision as the first flyback chronograph entirely developed, designed and manufactured by the brand over a 30-month long period at Richard Mille’s manufacturing facilities in Les Breuleux, Switzerland.

Previously only seen on ladies’ timepieces, the snow setting is now available on the unisex model RM 72-01 Lifestyle In-House Chronograph.

The dial of the RM 72-01 features three sub-dials each equipped with the flyback chronograph function controlled by a patented mechanism that isolates the seconds wheel from transfers between the minutes and hours. Such ingenious engineering means the chronograph function has little impact on the 50-hour power reserve, and allows the Calibre CRMC1 to remain quite slim, at just 6.05mm thick, despite housing 425 different components. The movement’s incredible precision can be viewed through its openwork caseback, a signature of the Richard Mille brand.

Originally launched in a selection of 5N red gold, titanium, black or white ceramic, the RM 72-01 is now also available in white gold with hand-finished snow-set diamonds, providing the most elevated dressing for an horological masterpiece.

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