The Swiss watchmaker Richard Mille presents the RM 07-01 Coloured Ceramics 2026 collection, conceived as the final chapter of a line launched in 2021 and dedicated to exploring the expressive possibilities of color in contemporary haute horlogerie. This latest installment takes the form of three exclusive models, each limited to 50 pieces, which cement the dialogue between bold aesthetics, technical innovation, and artisanal savoir-faire.
The collection introduces, as a standout innovation, the art of gem-setting, precisely integrated into a design where diamonds not only adorn but also amplify the interplay between light, texture, and volume. The result is a dynamic visual composition in which each element contributes to a coherent and sophisticated aesthetic narrative.
Inspired by the creative effervescence of the 1980s, this collection revisits the language of contrasts, formal freedom, and material experimentation. This vision translates into visually striking dials crafted from red gold treated with gray PVD and enhanced with colored ceramic inserts, laser-cut rubber appliqués, and white gold-set details. The ensemble is completed with guilloché finishes that add depth and nuance.
Inside, the pieces are powered by the in-house automatic caliber CRMA2, a skeletonized movement in grade 5 titanium offering a power reserve of approximately 50 hours. Its open construction allows one to appreciate the mechanical complexity, reaffirming the balance between technical performance and aesthetic expression.
The collection is available in three shades—blush pink, lavender pink, and powder blue—crafted from TZP ceramic, a material chosen for its durability and stability. Setting the gemstones into this substrate represents one of the greatest technical challenges of the piece, given the hardness of tetragonal polycrystalline zirconia, which underscores the high standards achieved in its execution.
Beyond its ornamental dimension, the RM 07-01 Coloured Ceramics 2026 embodies a contemporary vision of luxury watchmaking, where formal experimentation coexists with respect for tradition. The harmony of materials, colors, and finishes reveals a collection that, in its latest iteration, confirms the maison’s technical and creative mastery.
