This year's new collection includes the "RM032 Automatic Chronograph St. Barths," a two-tone diver's watch celebrating the St. Barths Yacht Race, and the "RM047 Tourbillon," inspired by Japanese bushido and featuring an impressive sculpted samurai. These new additions showcase Richard Mille's unique collection of delicate yet bold designs that only they can create.

Richard Mille watches, despite being mechanical, possess an astonishing mechanism that makes them virtually unbreakable even when thrown. They utilize unique materials, including high-tech components used in aircraft, requiring advanced technology. Because the creation of these special timepieces takes an enormous amount of time, only a very limited number are available on the market. As an unprecedented extreme watch brand, it forges its own unique path, being exclusive and expensive.

The main reasons are the use of aerospace-grade specialized materials (such as titanium and carbon), uncompromising design and development costs, and extremely low production volumes achieved through manual assembly.

They are extremely expensive. Due to their extremely limited production numbers, demand always exceeds supply, and many used models are traded at premium prices above their original retail price.

While it can be said that it has high investment value at present, it is not guaranteed that prices will rise, as it is influenced by the overall trends and fashions in the watch market.

It's practically impossible. Priority is given to existing customers (VIPs), so it's extremely difficult for a first-time customer to purchase a new, popular model from an authorized dealer.

While there isn't a formal "screening process," brands tend to consider past purchase history, passion for the brand, and social credibility, as they value long-term relationships with their customers.

There is often a waiting list of several years, or reservations may not even be possible. This is because the processing of special materials and the assembly of complex mechanisms are done by hand by skilled craftsmen, resulting in an extremely low annual production of only about 5,000 units.

It's popular because of its overwhelming status as a "symbol of success," its rarity that makes it unlikely to be seen on others, and its astonishing lightness and comfortable fit that makes you forget you're even wearing it.

They won't break. They undergo specialized testing and feature a special impact-resistant design to withstand intense gravitational acceleration (G) and impacts, as worn by top athletes in actual competitions.

This reflects the brand's concept of investing cutting-edge materials, extreme weight reduction, and the highest level of technology and design into watchmaking, regardless of cost, much like in an F1 car.

This unique material is made by molding hundreds of layers of carbon fiber under high temperature and pressure. It is extremely lightweight and high-strength, and is characterized by a wood grain pattern resembling Damascus steel that appears on the surface.

This is because it employs a unique structure that disperses and absorbs external shocks by fixing the movement with special cushioning material (shock absorber) or suspending it with cables.

Most watches other than diver's models are water-resistant to around 30m to 50m (everyday water resistance level), and are not recommended for swimming or strenuous water sports.

The skeleton design is employed to showcase the beautiful and intricate internal movement (mechanism) as a design element, and to reduce weight by eliminating unnecessary elements as much as possible.

The product concept revolves around vivid colors not found in conventional luxury watches, new materials that look like plastic (such as Quartz TPT®), and avant-garde designs. However, some conservative groups perceive it negatively. Ultimately, the focus is on the brand concept, and the question is left to each individual's values.

Basically, the models are numbered according to development order or project (e.g., RM 011). The suffix (-01, -03, etc.) indicates that it is a successor or derivative model.

Depending on the model, even a standard three-hand model can cost around 200,000 yen, and it's not uncommon for complex mechanisms like tourbillons to cost over 1 million yen.

It's overwhelmingly expensive. The basic overhaul cost is high, and replacing consumable parts such as the special rubber strap and glass also incurs significant costs.

Products purchased from authorized second-hand stores, as well as regular second-hand items, are generally eligible for official maintenance. However, since they are outside the warranty period, repair costs will be charged at actual cost.

While sophisticated fakes are on the rise, the difference lies in the beauty of the movement's finish, the texture of the materials, and the overwhelming "lightness." For accurate authentication, it's essential to consult a reliable expert.

The risk of being sold counterfeit or stolen goods is extremely high. Since these are transactions worth tens of millions of yen, and warranty certificates are sometimes forged, transactions outside of specialized luxury watch shops are extremely risky.