Description

Richard Mille RM47 Tourbillon “The Time of the Samuraiâ€

Overview

The Richard Mille RM47 “The Time of the Samurai†is a highly exclusive haute horlogerie timepiece that blends contemporary watchmaking with traditional Japanese samurai artistry. It features a sculpted case architecture in black ceramic and yellow gold, with a manually wound in-house tourbillon movement and a highly artistic decorative dial design inspired by the samurai code.

Specifications

General

• Brand: Richard Mille
• Model: RM47 Tourbillon “The Time of the Samuraiâ€
• Collection: Richard Mille Tourbillon Series
• Gender: Men’s / Unisex (luxury haute horlogerie)
• Date Added: April 9, 2022

Case

• Case Dimensions: 42.70 x 50 mm
• Case Material: Black Ceramic & Yellow Gold
• Case Shape: Asymmetrical tonneau-style Richard Mille case
• Crystal: Sapphire crystal (front and back)
• Case Architecture: Lightweight skeletonized construction

Movement

• Movement Type: Manual-winding
• Caliber: RM47 (In-house)
• Complication: Tourbillon
• Power Reserve: Approximately 72 hours
• Architecture: Hand-finished skeleton movement with decorative samurai motif

Dial / Display

• Dial Type: Skeletonized artistic display
• Theme: “The Time of the Samurai†decorative rotor and plate artwork
• Indicators: Hours, minutes (minimalist display integrated into movement structure)

Key Features

• Hand-assembled tourbillon movement
• Samurai-inspired gold decorative armor plate
• Black ceramic high-tech case construction
• Extreme lightweight skeleton design
• Haute horlogerie craftsmanship with artistic detailing
• 72-hour power reserve manual movement

Description

The Richard Mille RM47 “The Time of the Samurai†is not just a watch but a wearable work of art. Combining black ceramic and yellow gold with an intricately decorated movement inspired by samurai armor, it showcases Richard Mille’s signature fusion of extreme engineering and artistic expression. The manual-winding RM47 tourbillon movement highlights both technical mastery and cultural storytelling, making it one of the most exclusive and visually striking pieces in modern haute horlogerie.