Richard Mille RM72-01

The Richard Mille RM 72-01 Automatic Flyback Chronograph represents a watershed moment for the manufacture: it is Richard Mille's first in-house automatic movement, the RMAC1. Housed in a 49.94 × 42.7 mm titanium case with a tonneau silhouette, the RM 72-01 delivers exceptional performance without the manual-winding ritual collectors typically associate with the brand. Water-resistant to 50 meters, it is built to absorb the demands of serious athletic pursuit—a deliberate departure from the dress-watch positioning of earlier models.

The flyback chronograph complication sits at the heart of the piece, capable of resetting and restarting with a single pushbutton press. The dial architecture exposes the mechanical action beneath a sapphire display caseback, marrying transparency with legibility. Introduced in 2021, the RM 72-01 has established itself as the thinking person's sports chronograph, with variants available in titanium, white gold, and red gold, each commanding significant secondary-market premiums over the manufacturer's suggested retail price of approximately $1.1 million.

Collectibility remains strong among performance-minded collectors and athletes. The RM 72-01's positioning as a wearable tool rather than a static investment piece has resonated across demographics, from competitive cyclists to members of royal families who value engineering substance over aesthetic excess. Scarcity and technical pedigree ensure sustained demand.

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