Richard Mille Split-seconds 40 mm RM65-01WQ Quartz TPT Skeleton Richard Mille Split-seconds 40 mm RM65-01WQ Quartz…

The Richard Mille RM65-01WQ is the split-seconds chronograph expression within the RM 65-01 family, one of Richard Mille's most technically demanding references. Richard Mille was founded in 2001 with an explicit mandate to apply aerospace and motorsport engineering principles to haute horlogerie, and the RM 65-01 sits firmly at the apex of that philosophy. A split-seconds — or rattrapante — chronograph is among the most mechanically intricate complications a watchmaker can produce, requiring a second, independently stoppable chronograph hand that can be instantaneously caught back to rejoin the primary hand, a mechanism that demands extreme precision in every component.

The case material of the RM65-01WQ is Quartz TPT, one of Richard Mille's signature exotic composites. Quartz TPT is produced by laminating hundreds of ultra-thin layers of quartz fibers saturated with a black silica resin, then subjecting the composite to intense pressure and heat. The result is a material of extraordinary rigidity and low weight that displays a naturally striated, almost geological surface pattern unique to every case — meaning no two RM65-01WQ watches look precisely alike. At 40mm in its tonneau silhouette, the case sits with authority on the wrist while remaining true to Richard Mille's philosophy of ergonomic, body-conforming case architecture.

The open-worked skeleton dial of the RM65-01WQ is not a stylistic choice alone — it is a statement of transparency and mechanical confidence. Index markers provide legibility without obscuring the movement architecture beneath, inviting the wearer and any observer to look directly into the technical heart of the watch. The stainless steel domed bezel frames this visual drama with a cool metallic contrast that highlights rather than competes with the striated Quartz TPT flanks, lending the piece a sense of purposeful refinement.

The split-seconds complication paired with the Quartz TPT case places the RM65-01WQ in rare company. The rattrapante function is prized by collectors of performance timing, motorsport enthusiasts, and connoisseurs who appreciate the mechanical ingenuity required to execute it reliably inside a case constructed from unconventional materials. Richard Mille's engineering teams must account for the different thermal and mechanical behaviors of composite materials relative to traditional metals, making each certified-authentic example a testament to the brand's manufacturing precision.

At Bizak & Co., the RM65-01WQ is offered brand new and certified authentic, complete with its original documentation. Bizak & Co. specializes in acquiring and presenting the most coveted Richard Mille references for discerning collectors worldwide, and the RM65-01WQ represents exactly the kind of boundary-pushing, immediately iconic timepiece that defines the collection. Buyers seeking a split-seconds chronograph in an exotic Quartz TPT case who want absolute confidence in provenance and condition will find no better source. We invite you to contact our team directly to discuss this reference, its availability, and how to make it part of your collection.