Richard Mille's RM 30-01 is a watch dedicated to racing

It’s not often that a watch stops you in your tracks‭. ‬But the RM 30-01‭ ‬Le Mans Classic‭ ‬—‭ ‬a kinetic sculpture driven by the pulse of motorsport’s golden age‭ ‬—‭ ‬demands that you pause and take a closer look‭. ‬In this latest tribute to the legendary Le Mans Classic‭, ‬one of the world’s most iconic celebrations of racing‭, ‬Richard Mille reminds us why its unapologetically elaborate creations live at the crossroads of art and adrenaline‭.‬

Richard‭ ‬Mille has been part of the Le Mans Classic story since its inception in 2002‭, ‬creating limited-edition timepieces for each edition of the race from 2008‭ ‬onwards‭. ‬With this latest creation‭, ‬the connection feels more intimate than ever‭. ‬Dressed in the unmistakable green and white of the historic race‭, ‬the RM 30-01‭ ‬Le Mans Classic feels like a time capsule of motorsport’s soul‭, ‬encased in quartz‭, ‬titanium‭, ‬and rubber‭. ‬The vivid Green Quartz TPT case band clamped between titanium bezels sets the tone‭, ‬while the vented green rubber strap‭, ‬designed for breathability‭, ‬hints at the air ducts of a vintage racer‭. ‬

But beneath the surface is where the real magic happens‭. ‬The RMAR2‭ ‬calibre beats like a race-tuned engine‭, ‬crafted from grade 5‭ ‬titanium for strength without the burden of weight‭. ‬True to‭ ‬Richard‭ ‬Mille’s philosophy‭, ‬innovation isn’t just an afterthought‭ ‬—‭ ‬it’s built into every fibre of the watch‭. ‬Take the declutchable rotor‭, ‬for instance‭. ‬This is no mere technical flourish‭. ‬It’s a smart safeguard against overwinding‭, ‬disengaging automatically when the mainspring hits its limit‭, ‬then waiting for the right moment to spring back into action‭. ‬Its mechanical empathy is much like a seasoned driver who instinctively lifts off the throttle before pushing the engine to its breaking point‭. ‬As the power reserve dips below 40‭ ‬hours‭, ‬the rotor quietly re-engages‭, ‬ready to fuel another lap‭. ‬This constant balance between power and restraint is visible through an indicator on the dial‭, ‬offering a small window into the dynamic heart of the watch‭.‬

RM 30-01 Le Mans Classic

Every detail tells a story‭. ‬The oversized date window is framed like a finish-line flag‭, ‬while the 24-hour counter at 2‭ ‬o’clock offers a subtle nod to the legendary 24‭ ‬Hours of Le Mans‭, ‬the spirit of which Le Mans Classic so vividly brings to life‭. ‬Even the number 16‭ ‬on the 24-hour disc‭, ‬highlighted in green‭, ‬recalls the race’s traditional start time‭. ‬And much like a racing gearbox‭, ‬the function selector lets you toggle between winding‭, ‬hand setting‭, ‬and date adjustment‭ ‬—‭ ‬each function displayed clearly on the dial‭, ‬leaving no room for guesswork when every second counts‭.‬

Limited to just 150‭ ‬pieces‭, ‬the RM 30-01‭ ‬Le Mans Classic isn’t made for display cabinets‭. ‬It’s built for those who thrive on endurance and live life at full throttle‭. ‬In every bridge‭, ‬every screw‭, ‬and every flash of green‭ ‬and white‭, ‬Richard Mille channels the relentless spirit of endurance racing‭. ‬This is the kind of watch that stops you in your tracks‭ ‬—‭ ‬and then dares you to keep going‭, ‬lap after lap‭.‬

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