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September 25, 2015
Richard Mille's Vision of Love | RICHARD MILLE
RICHARD MILLE
Love and Eroticism Expressed on the Dial
Using the skilled techniques of past watchmakers, automaton clocks recreated sensual scenes by moving figures with springs. Richard Mille pursues eroticism with a completely different approach, unveiling its latest erotic model as an homage to the creativity of watchmakers.
Text by Hirumax
A Playful Limited Timepiece for Adults
Past watchmakers, while competing in their skilled craftsmanship, possessed a playful spirit that recreated erotic scenes through mechanical artistry and indulged in a world of sensuality. However, these complex and exquisite timepieces were kept out of the spotlight as they went against the morals of society, religion, and political authority.
Like all things forbidden in paintings and novels, these exquisite timepieces, even after being banned and confiscated, continued to captivate aristocrats. They have been passed down to this day as secret mechanical artistry hidden within certain complication models. In this way, erotic watches have been etched into the hidden history of watchmaking.
The "RM 69 Tourbillon Erotique" is Richard Mille's latest playful model, expressing inner desires and pleasures. However, it does not feature figures of men and women moved by springs, and its eroticism is entirely different from that expressed by previous timepieces. The greatest feature of this model is its "Oracle" complication, which creates random phrases by rotating three rollers made of grade 5 titanium.
Pressing the push-button at the 10 o'clock position activates the "Oracle," displaying phrases brimming with love and eroticism on the dial, such as "I want to caress you madly" and "Let me kiss you tonight," explicitly expressing passion, sensuality, and sex. Furthermore, pressing the push-button at the 8 o'clock position retracts the hour and minute hands, allowing a clear view of the rollers' movement and enabling one to fully appreciate the changing dial. When released, the hands automatically return to their original position.
An homage to watchmaking history and the creativity of watchmakers, the "RM 69 Tourbillon Erotique" is available for purchase exclusively at 24 Richard Mille boutiques worldwide and is limited to 30 pieces.
RM 69 Tourbillon Erotique
Case | Titanium (Grade 5)
Dimensions | 50mm x 42.70mm x 16.15mm
Movement | Manual winding (Cal. RM69)
Power Reserve | Approx. 69 hours
Water Resistance | 50m
Functions | Tourbillon, retractable hour and minute hands, power reserve indicator, "Oracle" complication
Limited Edition | 30 pieces (Available exclusively at 24 Richard Mille boutiques worldwide)
Release Date | Scheduled for 2016
Estimated Price | ¥89,000,000
Contact
Richard Mille Japan
Tel. 03-5807-8162
http://www.richardmille.jp/
