Beyond being a stylish luxury accessory that just so happens to tell time, the wristwatch has spent more than two centuries evolving as a true functional tool. From tracking oxygen reserves in the deepest depths of the ocean to accompanying astronauts to the surface of the moon, every watch truly serves a purpose through design, ingenuity, and craftsmanship. World travelers are among those who share a niche space in haute horology as they command the most complex movements to help track and shift timezones depending on where you’re jet-setting. The all-new Richard Mille RM 63-02 Automatic Worldtimer is that nod to travel. Limited to just 100 pieces, it’s a watch that speaks to those who find meaning in the rhythm in an on-the-go lifestyle.
Its circular case comes crafted from a mix of red gold and titanium, with a rotating bezel that turns it into something quietly brilliant. Instead of the usual pushers or crown, the worldtimer function works through an oddly satisfying and simple twist of the bezel. The system connects directly to the movement, adjusting the local time to whichever city rests at 12 o’clock and automatically shifting the rest of the world’s zones with it. A two-tone day and night disc helps ground your sense of time, even when your body’s unsure of what hour it really is.
Inside, the RM 63-02 runs on the in-house CRMA4 automatic calibre, built from grade 5 titanium for strength without adding unwanted weight. Much of its design is visible from the dial side, bridges brushed and rhodium-coated, gears moving in plain view, and a large date at 12 o’clock, operated by a gold pusher at 11. The RM 63-02 doesn’t try to reinvent the idea of the travel watch but instead it refines it, making the experience of changing time zones as easy as glancing out an airplane window. For those who live their lives between destinations, it’s a reminder that the measure of time can still feel human.
Source: Richard Mille
