RICHARD MILLE│Richard Mille Captures the Panda in Jewelry

A Panda Rendered in Diamonds and Black Sapphires

The RM26-01 Tourbillon Panda Jewelry Watch

RICHARD MILLE has boldly captured the giant panda, a creature cherished worldwide for its image of pure innocence and its symbolism of peace, using diamonds and black sapphires.Jewelry WatchThe "RM26-01TourbillonPanda," a limited edition of 30 pieces worldwide, has been unveiled.

Text by YANAKA Tomomi

A Crystallization of Art and Imagination

Two years after RICHARD MILLE unveiled the "RM 026 Tourbillon" at theSIHH (Geneva Salon)in 2011, a piece that symbolized the fusion of jewelry watchesJewelry Watchand high-end timepieces, the brand has now introduced the "RM26-01 Tourbillon Panda." This exquisite creation, rendered in RICHARD MILLE's signature style, gorgeously depicts the giant panda—an internationally beloved symbol of endangered wildlife.

A white gold panda, meticulously set with diamonds and black sapphires, is positioned at the edge of the dial. Surrounding it, a lush bamboo forest, handcrafted from yellow gold, flourishes. This bamboo motif is also incorporated into the tourbillon bridge, showcasing RICHARD MILLE's dedication to intricate detail.

The movement features the shock-resistant manual-winding "Tourbillon Caliber RM26-01." The baseplate is crafted from black onyx, believed to absorb negative energy.

Born as a testament to art and imagination, the "RM26-01 Tourbillon Panda" is a timepiece that celebrates the precious, endangered giant panda.