Carbon 44 mm Richard Mille McLaren Timepiece Assembled with Quartz TPT Bezel and Orange Rubber Strap and Skeleton Dial Inside of an Orange and Black Car.

 

Avi & Co. is proud to have the largest Richard Mille collection in New York. The Richard Mille brand has perfected the combination of luxury with art and sport. It’s no surprise that we always have between 30 and 40 pieces in stock.

Popular collaborations such as Felipe Massa, McLaren, and Bubba Watson are constantly displayed in our boutiques. The same can be said about the Rafael Nadal collaboration. Despite this, they often disappear before we have the chance to properly display them!

Aside from their instantly recognizable tonneau-shaped cases, their collaborations are what really make the Richard Mille watch brand stand out. Partnerships with athletes such as Yohan Blake and Roberto Mancini, and celebrities such as Pharell Williams, Jackie Chan, and Michelle Yeoh give the brand a sense of personalization. Their mutual respect for artistry makes the watch an instant legend.

Skeleton Dial Timepiece with Blue Bracelet Lying Against a Tennis Ball.Skeleton Dial Timepiece with Blue Bracelet Lying Against a Tennis Ball.
Rafael Nadal x Richard Mille Partnership RM 27-04

“Richard chooses his ambassadors based on the values they represent,” Michell Yeoh says. “He chooses the ones he wants his brand to be associated with. Be that elegance, determination, integrity, or any number of specific things.”

Let’s look at one of Avi & Co.’s most popular Richard Mille collaboration pieces:

 

Richard Mille and McLaren

Richard Mille engineer Fabrice Namura collaborated with McLaren Automotive’s design director Rob Melville. Together, they released their first collaborative timepiece at the 2018 Geneva International Motor Show. The watch is an icon of prestige.

Orange Sports Car with Lights on and Car Doors Open to the Sky in a Dark Wooded Location.Orange Sports Car with Lights on and Car Doors Open to the Sky in a Dark Wooded Location.
McLaren Automotive

The RM 11-03 Automatic Flyback Chronograph McLaren is Limited Edition of 500 timepieces. It blends more Formula 1 technologies than any previous Richard Mille. Described as a sports car for your wrist, the RM 11-03 is the perfect luxury timepiece for watch and car enthusiasts.

McLaren is a British motor racing team based at the McLaren Technology Centre in England. Having recently celebrated its 50th Anniversary on the Formula 1 grid, McLaren has won 20 World Championships and 182 Grand Prix.

Carbon 44 mm Timepiece Assembled with Quartz TPT Bezel and Orange Rubber Strap and Skeleton Dial on a Black Background.Carbon 44 mm Timepiece Assembled with Quartz TPT Bezel and Orange Rubber Strap and Skeleton Dial on a Black Background.
Richard Mille RM 11-03 Automatic Flyback Chronograph McLaren

In 2016, McLaren announced a 10-year Richard Mille partnership. Both brands share a passion for modern technology, cutting-edge design, and precision engineering. Richard Mille wanted to create an innovative watch that took the techniques and materials found in the F1 racing car development and the aerospace industry. From there, he created an extreme timepiece in the watchmaking world.

About the McLaren, Mille says, “The chance to partner with McLaren is particularly timely. We've been evaluating Formula 1 on a restricted basis for several years. This opportunity has enabled us to engage in a deeper way with proper focus and effort directed on a major team."

Carbon 44 mm Timepiece Assembled with Quartz TPT Bezel and Orange Rubber Strap Displayed on a C-Ring in Front of an Orange McLaren Car.Carbon 44 mm Timepiece Assembled with Quartz TPT Bezel and Orange Rubber Strap Displayed on a C-Ring in Front of an Orange McLaren Car.
Formula One McLaren Racing Car

Richard Mille’s Contingencies

According to Avi & Co.’s Sales Executive Oswaldo, “The McLaren is hard to find because there are strict requirements you must have. When it was first introduced, one of the contingencies was that you had to purchase the McLaren car. Then you had to show proof of ownership.”

In addition to owning the prestigious car, you also needed to work your way up the waitlist. You must build your credibility to even be chosen to purchase a Richard Mille watch. If this seems like an exhausting and costly endeavor, race on over to one of our boutiques. With us, we promise there are no waitlists or car-buying contingencies!

Carbon 44 mm Timepiece Assembled with Quartz TPT Bezel and Orange Rubber Strap Sitting on Top of a Steering Wheel Inside a Black and Orange Car.Carbon 44 mm Timepiece Assembled with Quartz TPT Bezel and Orange Rubber Strap Sitting on Top of a Steering Wheel Inside a Black and Orange Car.
Avi & Co.’s Popular McLaren RM 11-03

The McLaren Specs

The RM 11-03’s 44 mm tonneau-shaped case is assembled with a fixed, quartz NTPT bezel. Its carbon TPT case is interlaced with orange quartz NTPT, which is flawlessly lightweight, flexible, and durable. The titanium inserts on the bezel are similar in shape to the iconic McLaren F1’s air-intake snorkel. The grade 5 titanium crown is shaped like a lightweight McLaren wheel.

Powered by the skeletonized automatic winding RMAC3 calibre, this timepiece has a 55-hour power reserve. This particular calibre is exclusive and inspired by McLaren. It also has an impressive water resistance of 164 feet.

Richard Mille isn’t afraid to shy away from adding a flash of color to his timepieces. The flashy and fun orange color plays tribute to the symbolic racing car. The speed mark logo is incorporated into the rubber strap. The ingenious timepiece originally had a $191,500 price tag when it was released in 2018.

Carbon 44 mm Timepiece Assembled with Quartz TPT Bezel and Orange Rubber Strap Lying Out Inside of a Car.Carbon 44 mm Timepiece Assembled with Quartz TPT Bezel and Orange Rubber Strap Lying Out Inside of a Car.
McLaren x Richard Mille Partnership RM 11-03

Its Limited Edition, dramatic color, and sophistication will turn heads. Its high-tech materials allow you to easily play sports while wearing the 11-03 without worrying about scratching it. It’s light enough to wear comfortably on the wrist, despite the use of similar materials used in the McLaren automotive. Since there are only 500 pieces in existence, this Richard Mille partnership is a unique investment.

Avi & Co. aims to always have a large collection of Richard Mille timepieces for all your collection needs. We strive to stock our showrooms with incomparable watches that you have never seen before. Visit our boutique for a chance to try on and purchase one of these rare pieces.