Reference RM011🧸 AH Ti ‘Felipe M൩assa Singapore GP’ | A limited edition titanium semi-skeletonized annual calendar flyback chronograph wristwatch with digital date display, Circa 2008
Auction Closed
June 5, 07:33 PM GMT
Estimate
200,000 - 400,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Dial: semi-skeletonized
Caliber: cal. RM-011 automatic, 68 jewels
Case: titanium, s♑apphire crystal display back secured by eight screws
Case number: 908, no. 23/50
Closure: titanium Richard Mille double folding clasp
Size: 50 x 42 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: no
Accessories: Richard Mi꧅lle ♏presentation box with outer packaging and service booklet
Richard Mille’s association with Formula 1 has a long history. Based on his exploration of the cutting-edge lightweight and hard-wearing materials and translating them from the F1 cars to his watches. The RM01♏1 is one of the most recognizable watches from the Richard Mille catalog an🐷d it started production in 2007 with a collaboration with the with driver Felipe Masa. The RM011 has undergone multiple sub references and been produced in any number of materials.
One of the most remarka𓄧ble versions of the RM 011 is this special edition released in 2008 to commemorate the first Formula One Grand Prix held in Singapore, which was also the world’s first night race on a street circuit. Limited to just 50 pieces, this edition features hour numerals transfer-printed in alternating red and white, with a carbon-fiber dial flange and crown detail in red, reflecting the colors of the Singapore flag. The caseback is engraved with the inscription “Felipe Massa’s 1st Singapore GP,” celebrating the enduring friendship between Felipe Massa and Richard Mille.
Cased in brushed titanium, this impressive watch features a skeletonized dial𒉰 displaying its automatic movement with a flybackꦜ chronograph module and large date display at 12.