Richard Mille Automatic Split-Seconds Chronograph White Quartz TPT RM 65-01

The Richard Mille RM 65-01 Automatic Split-Seconds Chronograph represents the very apex of what the Le Brassus-based manufacture has achieved in its relatively short but seismic history. Founded in 2001, Richard Mille set out to rethink the wristwatch from first principles, borrowing engineering philosophy from Formula 1 and aerospace to produce cases, movements, and complications that simply did not exist before. The RM 65-01 is the fullest expression of that ambition: it combines an automatic winding movement with the split-seconds, or rattrapante, chronograph function — a complication so mechanically intricate that only a handful of manufactures in the world execute it with genuine authority.

The 40mm case of this reference is crafted from White Quartz TPT, one of Richard Mille's most visually arresting proprietary materials. Quartz TPT is produced by superimposing extremely thin layers of silica filaments pre-impregnated with a white resin matrix, then subjecting the stack to a robotic filament-winding process and high-pressure curing. The result is a composite whose internal grain pattern is unique to every single case — no two examples look exactly alike under light — while delivering exceptional rigidity and a featherlight feel on the wrist. The white colorway gives the RM 65-01 a distinctly contemporary, almost architectural presence that separates it from the brand's carbon and titanium references.

The skeletonized dial with index markers is a deliberate choice rather than an afterthought. Richard Mille's design language treats the movement as the dial, and on the RM 65-01 every bridge, wheel, and column of the chronograph mechanism is visible through the open-worked chapter ring. The index hour markers provide just enough reference for legibility without interrupting the view into the mechanical theatre beneath the sapphire crystal. The matching White Quartz TPT bezel completes a visually unified case profile that is unmistakably Richard Mille from any distance.

Powering the RM 65-01 is an automatic movement equipped with the split-seconds chronograph complication. The rattrapante mechanism adds a second chronograph seconds hand that can be stopped independently of the running hand, allowing the measurement of two simultaneous elapsed intervals — the defining requirement of racing, athletics, and any scenario where comparative timing matters. In an automatic configuration this complication demands exceptional engineering of the rotor and gear train to ensure consistent power delivery to a mechanism already under significant mechanical stress. Richard Mille's execution prioritizes both reliability and visual accessibility, so the owner can observe the split mechanism in action through the skeleton architecture.

Bizak & Co. is pleased to offer this RM 65-01 in brand-new condition, representing an exceptionally rare opportunity. Richard Mille limits production tightly across all references, and White Quartz TPT variants in unworn state are among the hardest to source. Purchasing from Bizak & Co. means working with a trusted luxury watch dealer committed to transparency, authenticity, and knowledgeable service. Whether you are an established Richard Mille collector or acquiring your first reference from the brand, our team is ready to assist. Contact us directly or browse the full inventory at bizakandco.com to secure this extraordinary split-seconds chronograph before it finds its next custodian.