The Richard Mille RM 33-02 is the brand's round automatic: a 41.7 mm case in Carbon TPT, a skeletonised dial with Arabic numerals and the in-house calibre CRMA8, an automatic movement with a skeletonised titanium baseplate. Richard Mille introduced it in the early 2020s as the successor to the RM 33-01, the slim round automatic of 2014, and it is the reference most often chosen by buyers who want the brand's materials and movement architecture without a tonneau case or a tourbillon. This guide covers the specifications, what changed from the RM 33-01, how it compares with the RM 67-02 and RM 35-03, how it wears, what it costs in 2026 and what to check before buying. Bizak & Co. sources the RM 33-02 to order; the Richard Mille collection lists the references we can seek.
Last reviewed on October 2, 2026 by Filip Biczak. Prices are dated observations, not quotes.
Richard Mille RM 33-02 specifications
| Attribute | RM 33-02 Carbon TPT |
|---|---|
| Case | Round, 41.7 mm diameter, under 10 mm thick; Carbon TPT caseband and bezel assembled with grade 5 titanium screws; sapphire crystal front and back |
| Movement | Calibre CRMA8, automatic, skeletonised, grade 5 titanium baseplate and bridges, hours, minutes and seconds; power reserve of about 50 hours |
| Dial | Open-worked, Arabic numerals on a transferred sapphire or flange ring, luminous hands, the movement visible through the dial |
| Crown | Screw-down torque-limiting crown in titanium with a rubber collar |
| Strap | Rubber strap on a titanium folding clasp; other strap options exist from the brand and the aftermarket |
| Water resistance | Rated to 50 m, in line with the brand's other automatic references |
| Other versions | Richard Mille also offers the RM 33-02 in 5N red gold and in gem-set executions; this guide covers the Carbon TPT version |
| Predecessors | RM 33-01 Automatic (2014, round 41.7 mm, calibre RMXP1), RM 033 Extra Flat (2011, round 45.7 mm, calibre RMXP1) |
Source: the Richard Mille collections page lists the current RM 33-02 executions alongside the rest of the automatic range; the brand's servicing page describes the service network and intervals that apply to the CRMA8.
What is Carbon TPT and why does it matter?
Carbon TPT is a composite made by North Thin Ply Technology in Switzerland from hundreds of layers of parallel carbon filaments, each layer around 30 microns thick, laid down with the fibre direction rotated by 45 degrees between layers and then cured under pressure and heat. The case is machined from the resulting block, so every RM 33-02 Carbon TPT shows its own wood-grain pattern on the caseband and bezel. The material is light, stiff and very resistant to scratches and to the small knocks that mark a titanium or gold case. It also does not take a polish, which is relevant for a used example: the finish you see is the finish the watch left the factory with, and damage is visible rather than hidden. The trade-off is that a chipped edge cannot be refinished, only replaced.
What changed from the RM 33-01 to the RM 33-02?
The two watches share a round 41.7 mm case profile but are otherwise different propositions.
| RM 33-02 (current) | RM 33-01 (2014 onwards) | |
|---|---|---|
| Case material | Carbon TPT, 5N red gold or gem-set gold | 5N red gold or titanium, some with gem-set bezels |
| Thickness | Under 10 mm | About 7.6 mm, one of the slimmest Richard Mille cases |
| Movement | CRMA8, in-house skeletonised automatic, about 50 hours | RMXP1, extra-flat automatic, about 45 hours |
| Dial | Open-worked with Arabic numerals; movement on show | Open-worked with applied markers; flatter architecture |
| Character | Technical, sporting, carbon weave on the case | Dressier and slimmer, closer to the original RM 033 |
The RM 33-02 trades the extra-flat profile of the RM 33-01 for an in-house calibre with more visible depth and a case that can be made in Carbon TPT. Buyers who want the slimmest round Richard Mille still look to the RM 33-01 or the RM 033 on the secondary market; buyers who want the brand's current materials and an in-house automatic choose the RM 33-02.
RM 33-02 vs RM 67-02 vs RM 35-03: which automatic Richard Mille?
| RM 33-02 Carbon TPT | RM 67-02 | RM 35-03 Rafael Nadal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case shape and size | Round, 41.7 mm | Tonneau, about 38.7 by 47.5 mm, roughly 7.8 mm thick | Tonneau, about 43.2 by 50 mm, around 13 mm thick |
| Material | Carbon TPT | Carbon TPT or Quartz TPT, athlete editions in colour | Carbon TPT or Quartz TPT, often two-tone |
| Movement | CRMA8, automatic, about 50 hours | CRMA7, extra-flat automatic, about 50 hours | RMAL2, automatic with the "butterfly" rotor that the wearer can lock to stop winding |
| Wearing character | Quiet, round, sits under a cuff | The lightest of the three; an elastic strap on athlete editions | The largest and most visible; the sports flagship |
| Bizak catalogue, 2 Oct 2026 | US$143,999 brand new, sourced to order | From about US$209,000 depending on edition, sourced to order | From about US$330,000 depending on edition, sourced to order |
The RM 33-02 is the entry point into Richard Mille's automatic range on both price and presence. The RM 67-02 is the choice for weight: it is the watch the brand's sponsored athletes compete in. The RM 35-03 is the choice for mechanical theatre, with the rotor-locking function and a much larger case. If the brief is "a Richard Mille I can wear every day without it leading the conversation", the RM 33-02 is the one. Our Richard Mille price guide sets the three against the wider range.
How does the RM 33-02 wear?
The RM 33-02 is the easiest Richard Mille to wear for someone used to conventional watches. The round 41.7 mm case has short, curved lugs that follow the rubber strap, and at under 10 mm it slips under a shirt cuff. Carbon TPT is lighter than steel, so the head weighs much less than a 41 mm steel sports watch and the watch does not roll on the wrist. The skeletonised dial is the one legibility compromise: the luminous hands stand out against the titanium bridges in good light, but the numerals on the flange are small and the open architecture is busier than a solid dial. Wrists from about 16 cm (6.3 inches) upward carry it well; the tonneau RM 67-02 is the better fit for smaller wrists.
How much is a Richard Mille RM 33-02? Prices in 2026
- Retail. Richard Mille does not publish list prices online and sells through its own boutiques, which quote on request and typically to established clients. The Carbon TPT RM 33-02 sits at the lower end of the brand's automatic range, well below the RM 67-02 and RM 35-03; the brand's collections page is the place to confirm the current executions.
- Secondary market. Through 2025 and 2026, unworn RM 33-02 Carbon TPT examples with full sets have been asked by dealers at a premium to boutique retail, because boutique allocation is limited and the round case has broadened the brand's audience. The premium is smaller than on the RM 35-03 and the athlete editions of the RM 67-02.
- Bizak catalogue ask. Bizak's sourced catalogue listed the RM 33-02 Carbon TPT at US$143,999 brand new on October 2, 2026, sourced to order with box and papers confirmed before dispatch. On the same date the catalogue listed the RM 67-02 from about US$209,000 and the RM 35-03 from about US$330,000, also sourced to order.
Those figures describe what we saw and will move. Ask for a dated quote for the exact execution, year and set; our Richard Mille price guide explains how to compare quotes across the range.
Is the RM 33-02 a good investment?
It is a watch to own rather than to trade. Richard Mille's secondary prices are set by boutique scarcity and by demand for specific executions, and the RM 33-02 Carbon TPT is a core model rather than a limited edition, so it is unlikely to behave like the athlete editions that have doubled in the past. A full set bought close to the market in 2026 should hold its value well relative to most luxury watches, because the brand produces few pieces and the round automatic reaches buyers who do not want a tonneau. Buy it because you want a Richard Mille you can wear daily; if resale matters, ask for a written cash-buy assessment before you commit.
Buying a used RM 33-02: what to check
- Warranty card and serial. Richard Mille issues a numbered warranty card and an individual serial engraved on the case; both should match the invoice and the boutique that sold the watch. Ask which boutique delivered it and when.
- Case edges. Carbon TPT cannot be polished. Look at the bezel edges and the caseband under the crown for chips; a chipped case needs a replacement part from the brand.
- Screws. The spline screws that hold the bezel and caseback should be unmarked and sit flush; chewed screw heads mean the watch was opened outside the service network.
- Crystal and rotor. Check both sapphires for chips at the edge and watch the rotor spin freely with a flick of the wrist; it should wind smoothly and silently.
- Crown. The torque-limiting crown should click when fully wound and screw down cleanly; a crown that slips is a service item.
- Strap and clasp. Original rubber straps are moulded for the case and the titanium clasp carries brand markings; a cheap replacement strap is a sign of a watch that was worn hard.
- Service record. Any work should have been done by Richard Mille; the brand does not supply parts to independent watchmakers.
- Price against the band. A full-set RM 33-02 offered well under the market is the single most reliable warning sign, because Richard Mille is among the most counterfeited brands at this price level.
Our authentication process describes what we inspect before dispatch.
Quick answers
How much is a Richard Mille RM 33-02?
Richard Mille quotes retail through its boutiques on request. Bizak's sourced catalogue listed the RM 33-02 Carbon TPT at US$143,999 brand new on October 2, 2026, sourced to order; dealer asks in 2026 have generally carried a premium to boutique retail.
What size is the RM 33-02?
It is a round case of 41.7 mm diameter and under 10 mm thick, worn on a rubber strap. Carbon TPT makes it lighter than a steel watch of the same size.
What movement is in the RM 33-02?
The calibre CRMA8, Richard Mille's in-house skeletonised automatic with a grade 5 titanium baseplate and a power reserve of about 50 hours, showing hours, minutes and seconds.
What is the difference between the RM 33-01 and RM 33-02?
Both are round 41.7 mm automatics. The 2014 RM 33-01 is extra-flat at about 7.6 mm with the RMXP1 movement in red gold or titanium; the current RM 33-02 is thicker, uses the in-house CRMA8 and is offered in Carbon TPT as well as gold.
Is the RM 33-02 waterproof?
It is rated to 50 m, which covers rain, hand washing and swimming at the surface. It is not a dive watch and the brand's service page recommends periodic checks of the seals.
Request an RM 33-02 sourcing quote
Tell us the execution, preferred year range, condition and whether a full set is required, plus your budget and timing, through our sourcing enquiry form. We confirm the specific watch, photographs, card and final price before you commit. Catalogue entry: RM 33-02 Carbon TPT; browse the Richard Mille collection, the used Richard Mille collection, or sell or trade your Richard Mille.
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