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With the new RM 33-03 Automatic, Richard Mille once again upends convention by merging its hallmark technical ingenuity with the refined simplicity of a round case. Offered in two distinct executions—grade 5 titanium and a bold blend of Carbon TPT with 5N red gold—the watch revisits the elegant geometry of the RM 33-02, now with added mechanical and aesthetic complexity. It’s a watch where sport meets sculpture: the familiar curves of a tonneau silhouette subtly infused into a circular form, creating an object that’s at once traditional and radically modern.  RM 33-03 Titanium At its heart beats the RMXP3 calibre, a newly developed skeletonised automatic movement anchored by a platinum micro rotor. The entire mechanism is strikingly thin—just 3.28 mm—but robustly built on a Titalyt-treated titanium baseplate with black PVD-coated bridges. These finishes do more than dazzle: they ensure rigidity, flatness, and precision, while the micro rotor’s off-center placement optimizes energy generation. A small seconds display at 6 o’clock adds a touch of kinetic charm to the dial—rare for Richard Mille—and the variable-inertia balance offers fine regulation without disturbing the hairspring. Altogether, the movement delivers over 40 hours of power reserve in a dance of extreme technical control.  Aesthetically, the RM 33-03 delivers more than its weightless construction might suggest. Skeletonisation reveals dramatic play between light and shadow, while 18K red gold numerals appear to float on titanium rails above the dial. The sleek case architecture, polished and satin-finished, is both muscular and minimalist. Measuring just 9.7 mm thick and 41.7 mm in diameter, the RM 33-03 is startlingly wearable for a watch so visually and mechanically dynamic.  RM 33-03 Carbon TPT with Red Gold This is a piece that distills the Richard Mille ethos into its purest form: complex, featherweight, and beautifully resolved. Whether in stealthy titanium or the high-contrast Carbon TPT with red gold, the RM 33-03 doesn't just mark time—it redefines what a round watch can be in the 21st century. 
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When Richard Mille (richardmille.com) and Ferrari first joined forces in 2021, the watch world anticipated fireworks—and they delivered—their first collaboration, the wafer-thin RM UP-01, stunned with its 1.75mm profile. Now, the partnership shifts gears with the release of the RM 43-01 Tourbillon Split-Seconds Chronograph Ferrari: a radical reinterpretation of one of Richard Mille’s most complex complications.  Richard Mille continues to stun with the RM 43-01 in Carbon TPT and Titanium versions. The RM 43-01 is a symphony of power, precision, and purpose. Developed over three years, its movement combines horology’s most demanding mechanisms—the tourbillon and the split-second chronograph—crafted on an ultra-lightweight grade 5 titanium baseplate with bridges in titanium and Carbon TPT®. The result?  Ferrari's own Lewis Hamilton 70 hours of power reserve, torque, and function indicators, and an active seconds display—all in a chassis worthy of the Prancing Horse.  The RM 43-01 titanium case for the 'gentleman driver." ‘We have two cases to express two distinct personalities: a ‘gentleman driver’ ethos for the titanium case and a more high-octane attitude in the carbon version,’ says Julien Boillat, Richard Mille’s casing technical director.  The high octane RM 43-01 Carbon TPT Ferrari’s Centro Stile shaped the aesthetics, from the case profiles to the Purosangue-inspired strap pattern and crown details. The watch is offered in two sharply contrasting 75-piece editions: one in grade 5 titanium with a Carbon TPT® caseband and another entirely in Carbon TPT®, each echoing different facets of Ferrari’s design language—refined power versus track-honed intensity.  The RM 43-01 Carbon on the wrist. Inside, nods to Ferrari’s engineering universe abound. The metallic baseplate evokes sand-cast engine blocks; X-braced architecture, hex screws, and angular lines mirror the design codes of Ferrari powertrains. The 30-minute totalizer, floating at the dial’s center, is a skeletonized marvel—think tachometer meets watchmaking.
The RM 43-01 proves that point in spades—an ultramodern timekeeping engine where every detail is tuned for performance, every angle is born of collaboration, and every second counts. According to Ferrari design chief Flavio Manzoni, “In terms of performance, anything that has a technical purpose can also be beautiful.” Few brands embody the fusion of art and engineering quite like Richard Mille (richardmille.com). Known for its avant-garde timepieces, the Swiss luxury watchmaker has always drawn inspiration from contemporary art and design. Now, the brand takes that connection to new heights with a three-year partnership with the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), one of the world's most influential art institutions.  "It was always a dream of my father to be a partner with The Museum of Modern Art," toasted Amanda Mille at an exclusive after-hours tour of MoMA held on a chilly February evening, offering guests an intimate look at the museum's most groundbreaking works. The evening culminated in a private viewing of Christian Marclay's The Clock, a mesmerizing 24-hour video montage that seamlessly syncs thousands of film clips to real-time sequences featuring clocks and watches minute by minute. The selection of Marclay's piece as the event's focal point was no coincidence—precision timekeeping is at the core of both Richard Mille and The Clock, making it the perfect centerpiece for the occasion.  Like contemporary artists who push creative boundaries, Richard Mille redefines the art of watchmaking, merging cutting-edge technology with an uncompromising aesthetic. The recent Richard Mille release, the angular RM 16-02 Extraflat, was on hand, reflecting the brand's dedication to transcending the conventional. It is a timepiece quintessentially Richard Mille, equally as controversial and challenging as the conceptual art on view.  As a Major Partner, Richard Mille will support MoMA's Contemporary Collection, including exhibitions in the museum's second-floor galleries and performances in the Marie-Josée and Henry Kravis Studio. The museum serves as a space where the avant-garde meets the accessible, offering the public an invitation to explore the complexity of modern life through the lens of art.  This landmark partnership aligns Richard Mille's technical artistry with MoMA's mission to foster visionary creativity. As a leader in global contemporary art, MoMA continually challenges how we experience artistic expression. With a collection that spans everything from Impressionist masterpieces to groundbreaking installations, MoMA has long been at the forefront of cultural discourse, offering a space where the past and present converge.
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