LeBron James is known worldwide for his success on the basketball court as an NBA All-Star, but off the hardwood, he’s built a serious reputation as a watch collector. Spotted in everything from rare Patek Philippes to ultra-exclusive Cartier Crash models, his collection reflects both his appreciation for horological craftsmanship and a taste that spans bold statement pieces to understated icons. Lebron recently took to Instagram to tease the debut of his newest collaboration with Richard Mille, featuring a limited edition RM65-01 collection inspired and designed by King James himself. Lebron officially revealed the watch at Fanatics Fest for collectors and fans to witness firsthand before 150 of Richard Mille’s most celebrated clientele receive their very own.
The RM65-01 proves to be the perfect blank canvas for this collaboration, beautifully balancing itself as a luxury watch built to meet the demands of a world-class athlete. Lightweight yet durable thanks to its Quartz TPT case design and eye-catching with a fully-exposed skeleton dial, it remains the go-to choice for other athletes like Bubba Watson, Fernando Alonso, Felipe Massa, Yohan Blake, and Miles Chamley-Watson. Along with a vibrant yellow colorway that extends from the nylon velcro strap to the inner dial trim, the RM65-01 also features Lebron’s iconic green crown logo at the 12 o’clock position. Personalization continues onto the transparent backcase where Lebron James’ signature is expertly laser-etched into the sapphire crystal. And being limited to only 150 pieces, each watch is individually numbered to help signify its extreme exclusivity.
After being spotted in some of the rarest and most desirable Richard Mille watches on the planet, Lebron is more than excited to finally take part in designing his very own pro model. With a hefty price tag of $450,000 and plenty of collectors willing to spend the money, you can best believe that the Richard Mille x Lebron James RM65-01 Collection went from an instant sellout to the ultimate RM collectors’ piece.
Source: @kingjames Instagram
