Only a limited number of pieces are available in both versions. Are they worth the astronomical price?
Richard Mille has unveiled another exclusive timepiece designed for the select clients of the Swiss brand and wealthy collectors—the RM 41-01 model, subtitled "Manual Winding Tourbillon Flyback Chronograph Soccer."
This new release, showcasing Richard Mille's signature style, brings an unprecedented fusion of Haute Horlogerie and the world's most popular sport—soccer. It's a technically perfect piece, tracking the match from kickoff to final whistle, including recording every goal.
The renowned Swiss manufacturer's relationship with soccer began with the RM 11-01 Roberto Mancini model in 2013. However, the RM 41-01 takes the concept even further. Over five years of development led to the creation of the entirely new, patented RM 41-01 caliber—manually wound tourbillon with a flyback chronograph.
The movement offers hours, minutes, seconds, a central flyback chronograph, a power reserve indicator at 70 hours without the chronograph activated, a function indicator, a game time display, and a pair of goal-counting counters.
It's a limited edition. There are 30 pieces in a red Basalt TPT® finish and 30 in dark blue Quartz TPT®.
The RM41-01 caliber consists of 650 parts. The base and bridges are made of skeletonized grade 5 titanium (90% titanium, 6% aluminum, 4% vanadium). This material is remarkably strong and corrosion-resistant, explaining its use in aviation and the automotive industry.
The movement architecture is designed without unnecessary component overlaps. The column wheel geometry ensures perfect synchronization of the levers even after years of use. The patented double-column wheel design is particularly intriguing—one controls the chronograph operation, the other optimizes the reset and flyback function, providing a tactile response similar to a start button.
The chronograph is linked to the phase indicator of the match. Each reset automatically shifts the display from the first half to the second and then to overtime.
The most prominent complication is the pair of mechanical goal counters. Titanium buttons at the 2 and 4 o'clock positions record the score for the home and away teams. Each press moves the hands along metal strips via a separate gear system up to a maximum of nine goals—the tenth hit automatically resets the mechanism to zero.
Every detail, visible and hidden, has been hand-finished by master watchmakers. The minute counter bridge combines rounded contours with sharp lines, hand-polished bevels contrast with linearly brushed surfaces. The bridge of the fast-rotating tourbillon with 5N PVD finish is inspired by the hexagonal pattern of a soccer ball.
The case, measuring 32 x 30.40 millimeters with a thickness of 10.23 millimeters, consists of 105 parts and is designed with ergonomics and a bold presence on the wrist in mind. Basalt TPT® was developed in collaboration with North Thin Ply Technology and is derived from volcanic rock. It combines high mechanical strength, chemical stability, UV resistance, and a unique texture of layered 40-micron fibers set at a 45-degree angle. The result is a structure reminiscent of wood in deep natural tones.
The Richard Mille RM 41-01 "Manual Winding Tourbillon Flyback Chronograph Soccer" is not just a luxury accessory for millionaires but a mechanical manifesto that transforms the emotions associated with soccer matches into precise micromechanics with typical Swiss craftsmanship.
Find all the details about this exceptional Richard Mille watch model, priced at roughly 1.6 million euros, on the renowned brand's website. Let us know in the comments which version you prefer.
Richard Mille is a Swiss company based in Les Breuleux, founded in 2001 by Dominique Guenat and Richard Mille, specializing in luxury sports watches.
Models with ergonomic yet extravagant case designs featuring striking torque screws and hefty price tags have quickly become some of the most sought-after collector's items on the market. The brand's ambassadors and clients include Rafael Nadal, Ester Ledecká, Pharrell Williams, Travis Scott, and several Formula 1® teams, including Ferrari. In 2024, the company sold 4,700 watches. Data for 2025 is not yet available.
