Style Edit: Richard Mille’s vibrant Coloured Ceramics collection
The new RM 07-01 designs blend bold hues and technical precision for an ultra-modern aesthetic
At Richard Mille, material innovation and design are treated as equal partners. With the RM 07-01 Coloured Ceramics range, that relationship is explored through colour, texture and the added complexity of gem-setting – resulting in a collection that feels contemporary while remaining technically grounded.
Conceived as the final chapter of a creative exploration that began in 2021, the 2026 edition refines and distils the idea of colour within high watchmaking. Limited to just 50 pieces per variation, the collection does not seek to overwhelm, but rather to articulate a layered and highly controlled aesthetic – one that reveals itself gradually upon closer inspection.
The dials are central to this expression. Built with remarkable depth, they bring together coloured ceramic elements, laser-cut rubber appliqués, and diamond-set details arranged over a grey PVD-treated red gold base. The composition feels architectural yet fluid, with each material contributing its own texture and visual rhythm. Subtle references to the graphic energy of the 1980s emerge, though they are carefully moderated through proportion and finish.
Integral to this surface complexity is the use of guillochage, executed on a manual rose engine. The finely engraved patterns introduce a shifting play of light, reinforcing the maison’s continued commitment to traditional decorative techniques, even within its most contemporary designs.
This time-honoured technique introduces a subtle, shifting play of light across the surface, reinforcing the maison’s commitment to heritage craftsmanship even within its most contemporary creations. Composed of finely traced, striated curves, the pattern requires exceptional control: the guillocheur must apply constant, millimetric pressure to ensure an even removal of material across each gold surface, line by line. As Guenat notes, “This secular decorative technique reaffirms our commitment to making no compromises on either aesthetic or technical grounds.”
