Richard Mille RM 65-01: Specifications, Pricing and Buying Guide

The Richard Mille RM 65-01 is the maison's automatic split-seconds chronograph: a skeletonised tonneau watch built around a rattrapante mechanism that lets the wearer stop one chronograph hand to read a split time while the other keeps running. Richard Mille has issued it in two case widths, a compact 40 mm execution and a larger 50 mm execution, across titanium, Carbon TPT, Quartz TPT and rose gold, each with the movement bridges visible through an open dial. This guide covers the specifications, what a split-seconds chronograph actually does, how the RM 65-01 compares with the brand's more familiar RM 011 Felipe Massa chronograph, dealer pricing in 2026 and what to check before buying. Bizak & Co. sources the RM 65-01 to order; the Richard Mille collection lists the executions we can seek.

Last reviewed on September 26, 2026 by Filip Biczak. Prices are dated observations, not quotes.

Richard Mille RM 65-01 specifications

Source: Richard Mille, watch collections, which lists current split-seconds chronograph executions and their materials.

What is a split-seconds chronograph?

A split-seconds, or rattrapante, chronograph has two chronograph seconds hands stacked on the same pivot. Both start together when the chronograph is pushed, but a separate pusher can stop one hand while the other keeps running, so the wearer can read an intermediate, or "split", time. Pressing the same pusher again releases the stopped hand, which snaps forward to catch up with the hand that never stopped. It is one of the more mechanically demanding chronograph complications, because the split hand's clamp has to release cleanly at speed without disturbing the timing of the hand still running. On the RM 65-01 the layout is built around Richard Mille's skeletonised bridge architecture, so the column wheel and clamp mechanism that drive the split function are visible through the dial rather than hidden under a full plate.

RM 65-01 vs RM 011 Felipe Massa: which Richard Mille chronograph?

The RM 011 is the more familiar Richard Mille chronograph, produced continuously since 2007 in dozens of colourways named for Felipe Massa, and it is the easier of the two to source at the lower end of the range. The RM 65-01 is the more technically involved watch: the split-seconds function is a genuine complication rather than a flyback reset, which is reflected in both the mechanism and the price.

How does the RM 65-01 wear?

Richard Mille's tonneau cases are designed to follow the curve of the wrist rather than sit flat on it, so the RM 65-01 wears closer to its width than its length would suggest on paper. The 40 mm execution suits a smaller wrist or a first Richard Mille; the 50 mm execution reads as a statement piece and suits a larger wrist or a collector adding a second Richard Mille alongside a more restrained daily watch. Titanium and Carbon TPT cases are markedly lighter than the rose gold execution, which matters more on a large tonneau case than it would on a round 40 mm watch. The rubber strap and quick-release system make the watch easy to size and to swap for a service strap.

Servicing a Richard Mille split-seconds chronograph

A split-seconds chronograph has more parts in motion than a simple three-hand watch, and Richard Mille recommends servicing through its own network or an authorised centre rather than a generalist watchmaker unfamiliar with the calibre. Expect a full service, when due, to include stripping and re-lubricating the chronograph and split-seconds mechanisms, checking the column wheel and clamp for wear, and pressure-testing the case seals given the sapphire case back. Richard Mille's service centres also verify the skeletonised bridges for hairline cracks, which are more of a risk on a structural, load-bearing bridge design than on a conventional full-plate movement. Because the watch is still within its production life, genuine parts remain available through the manufacturer, which is not something every discontinued reference can offer; keep any service receipts with the watch, since they support both authenticity and resale.

How much is a Richard Mille RM 65-01? Dealer pricing in 2026

• Retail. Richard Mille does not publish a single list price the way some manufacturers do; pricing depends on material, colourway and edition, and boutiques quote by configuration. The Richard Mille collections page is the starting point for current executions.
• Bizak catalogue asks. On 26 September 2026 our sourced catalogue listed RM 65-01 executions from US$292,950 for a titanium 50 mm case to US$557,999 for a Carbon Skeleton execution, with Quartz TPT and rose gold variants between the two, all sourced to order.
• What moves the price. Material is the largest single factor, with Carbon TPT and Quartz TPT skeleton dials generally asking more than titanium; complete sets with box, papers and an unworn strap ask more than watch-only examples.

Those figures describe what we saw and will move. Ask for a dated quote for the exact material and case width; our Richard Mille price guide explains how to compare quotes across the range.

Is the RM 65-01 a good investment?

Richard Mille as a brand has built a reputation for holding value on its most limited, athlete-signed editions, where demand at retail is well beyond available supply. The RM 65-01 is a standalone reference rather than a limited numbered edition, so it sits closer to the rest of the brand's chronograph line: a watch to buy because the split-seconds mechanism and the skeletonised case are what you want to own and wear, not a guaranteed short-term trade. If resale matters to you, ask for a written cash-buy assessment before you commit, and favour full sets with box and papers, which are consistently easier to place.

Buying a used RM 65-01: what to check

• Box and papers. Richard Mille issues a numbered certificate of authenticity matched to the case back serial; ask to see it and confirm the numbers match.
• Case back serial. The serial should be crisp and consistent with the material and finish of the rest of the case; re-engraved or mismatched serials are a warning sign.
• Split-seconds function. Test both pushers: the chronograph should start and stop cleanly, and the split pusher should stop one hand and then snap it forward to rejoin the running hand without a stutter.
• Case and bridges. Skeletonised bridges should be free of chips or replaced screws; look for consistent brushing and polishing across the tonneau case sides.
• Strap. Rubber straps age and can crack or discolour; a tired strap is inexpensive to replace but is a fair point for renegotiating price.
• Service history. Ask when the watch was last serviced by Richard Mille or an authorised centre; a chronograph this complex benefits from a documented service record.
• Price against the band. A full-set RM 65-01 offered well under the market for its material and edition is the single most reliable warning sign.

Our authentication process describes what we inspect before dispatch.

Quick answers

How much is a Richard Mille RM 65-01?

Bizak's sourced catalogue listed RM 65-01 executions from US$292,950 for titanium to US$557,999 for a Carbon Skeleton case, sourced to order, on 26 September 2026. Richard Mille does not publish a single fixed list price across materials.

What does the RM 65-01's split-seconds function do?

It adds a second chronograph seconds hand that can be stopped independently to read an intermediate time, then released to snap forward and rejoin the hand that never stopped, letting the wearer time an event within an event.

What is the difference between the RM 65-01 and the RM 011?

The RM 65-01 has a split-seconds chronograph, a more complex mechanism than the RM 011's flyback chronograph, and is offered in 40 mm and 50 mm cases against the RM 011's single tonneau size. The RM 011 has been produced since 2007 in far more colourways and is generally the more affordable of the two.

What materials is the RM 65-01 made from?

Grade 5 titanium, Carbon TPT, Quartz TPT in several colourways, and rose gold, each finished with a skeletonised dial that shows the movement bridges.

Does the RM 65-01 come with a warranty?

Richard Mille issues an international warranty and a numbered certificate of authenticity with every watch sold through its boutique network; ask any pre-owned seller to show both documents matched to the case back serial.

Request an RM 65-01 sourcing quote

Tell us your preferred case material and width, condition and whether box and papers are required, plus your budget and timing, through our sourcing enquiry form. We confirm the specific watch, photographs, papers and final price before you commit. Catalogue entries: RM 65-01 Carbon Skeleton, 40 mm, RM 65-01 Titanium, 50 mm, RM 65-01 Rose Gold, 50 mm; browse the Richard Mille collection, or sell or trade your Richard Mille.

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