Richard Mille
Ref. RM59-01 AN CA
A very rare and fascinating limited edition green translucent composite skeletonized tourbillon tonneau-shaped wristwatch with certificate, signed spike shoes by Yohan Blake and presentation box, numbered 30 of a limited edition of 50 pieces
Manufacturer : Richard Mille
Year : Circa 2013
Reference No : RM59-01 AN CA
Movement No : 27
Case No : 30/50
Model Name : Tourbillon ‘Yohan Blake
Material : Translucent composite composed of injected carbon nanotubes
Calibre : Manual, RM59-01, 19 jewels
Bracelet/Strap : Rubber
Clasp/Buckle : Titanium Richard Mille double deployant clasp
Dimensions : 42mm diameter
Signed : Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
Accessories : Accompanied by Richard Mille warranty dated 8th October 2013, instruction letter, leather folio, Adidas spike shoes signed by Yohan Blake, fitted presentation box and outer packaging Sharing a namesake with Jamaican sprinter Yohan Blake, who secured silver medals in the 100m and 200m events at the 2012 London Olympics, the Richard Mille RM59-01 epitomizes their motto of "a racing machine for the wrist" by seamlessly blending the speed of motor racing with the agility of athletics.
Yohan Blake, born in 1989, made history as the youngest 100m world champion at 21 during the 2011 World Athletics Championships. Dubbed "The Beast" akin to his training partner Usain Bolt, the world's fastest man in the 100m, who affectionately used this moniker in an interview, the nickname also served as inspiration for a design feature in the watch.
The RM59-01 stands out as a masterpiece, enthralling with its dynamic bridges that stretch across the movement. Crafted meticulously from anticorodal aluminium—a blend of aluminium, magnesium, and silicon—the bridges not only support the tourbillon carriage and center-wheel pinion but also unite the grade 5 titanium baseplate assembly with the case. The watch's hand-painted green and yellow hues, inspired by the Jamaican flag and Yohan Blake, infuse a distinctive flair into this exceptional timepiece.
In true Richard Mille fashion, the RM59-01 is engineered to excel in all conditions, even enduring grueling 100m sprint races at elite levels of competition. Its lightweight yet durable construction, employing a composite featuring carbon nanotubes for shock absorption, guarantees resilience in the face of rigorous competition. Additionally, the asymmetric case design, tapered on the left side for enhanced aerodynamics, further elevates its functionality.
Produced in a limited edition of just 50 pieces, this present set, one of the few to resurface on the secondary market includes personally signed Adidas running spike shoes by Yohan Blake. This rare offering not only adds to its allure but also presents a truly unique opportunity to own a piece of Richard Mille's avant-garde designs, paying homage to one of the star sportsmen in track and field of this generation.
