Audacity and elegance in women’s watchmaking

Blending artistry with technical mastery, Richard Mille reshapes haute horlogerie for women with bold creativity and daring design.

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The RM 037 in three variations epitomises beauty, elegance and technical mastery.

Published: 10:00am, 30 Dec 2025

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Richard Mille expanded its universe to embrace women two decades ago, reimagining haute horlogerie with creations as technically rigorous as they are artistically daring. In a world where mechanical watches were once seen as masculine territory, the brand redefined the rules, crafting timepieces that embody individuality, elegance and boldness.

Female empowerment at the forefront

Amanda Mille (left) and Cécile Guenat (right).

At the helm of tis feminine universe are two second generation visionaries: Amanda Mille, daughter of founder Richard Mille, and Cécile Guenat, daughter of co founder Dominique Guenat. Amanda, now Brand and Partnerships Director, spent four years in Dubai leading the Privilege Department dedicated to female clients. She cultivates close ties with collectors and steers partnerships across sport and the arts, ensuring the maison’s identity resonates far beyond watchmaking. Her leadership embodies Richard Mille’s enduring passion for innovation and connection.

A celebration of classic cars and female empowerment at the Rallye des Princesses Richard Mille, held annually across France.

That passion finds a natural extension in motorsport, a field Amanda herself embraces. Since 2015, Richard Mille has been the principal sponsor of the Rallye des Princesses Richard Mille, an annual event in France that has become a symbol of elegance and endurance. Amanda has competed in the rally several times, embodying the same audacity and precision that define the maison’s creations.

These partnerships affirm that women belong at the forefront of both horology and high octane pursuits, reflecting a spirit of female empowerment that transcends disciplines and reinforces the maison’s commitment to women in motorsport.

If Amanda shapes the maison’s external universe, Cécile defines its creative heart. As Director of Creation and Development, she is entrusted with reinventing the women’s collections, bringing fresh inspiration and a distinctive approach. With a background in jewellery and gem-setting craftsmanship, she has infused the brand with a new creative language through avant-garde concepts — from the playful Bonbon collection to the glamorous Talisman tourbillons. Her vision demonstrates that watchmaking for women can be both rigorous and rebellious.

A galaxy on the wrist

An explosion of stars captured in black Carbon TPT® and diamonds in the RM 07-01 Starry Night Intergalactic collection.

This ethos finds dazzling form in the RM 07-01 Starry Night from the Intergalactic collection, a creation that transforms the wrist into a cosmic canvas. Here, 181 diamonds of varying shapes and sizes are set into hand polished gold prongs, then individually embedded into the layered structure of Carbon TPT^®, a state of the art material that pushes the boundaries of traditional gem setting craftsmanship. The result is a mesmerising constellation, a galaxy of stars suspended against a black sky.

Achieving such gem setting on Carbon TPT^® is a technical feat requiring specialised tools and expertise. The brilliance of the diamonds against the matte carbon surface creates a captivating interplay of light and shadow, while the in house CRMA₂ automatic calibre ensures that this celestial artistry is underpinned by mechanical sophistication.

Together, Amanda and Cécile embody a shared narrative of female empowerment, redefining the possibilities of horology and ensuring that Richard Mille’s feminine universe resonates with audacity, artistry, and innovation.

Elegance meets technicity

The Richard Mille Ladies Collection featuring the RM 07-01 and RM 037 models.

In the spirit of empowered elegance and creative freedom, the maison introduced the RM 07-01 and RM 037 models in the Richard Mille Ladies Collection, showcasing a diversity as radical as it is precious. Their curved tonneau cases and skeletonised titanium calibres lend themselves to the most sophisticated variations. Each reveals a diamond paved dial enriched with ornamental stones — onyx, jasper, mother of pearl — or appears fully set in Carbon TPT^®, uniting sophisticated design with advanced technology.

The art of seduction

Jewellery and horology converge in the RM 07-01 timepiece, presented on a diamond set gourmette bracelet. Snow set diamonds extend beyond the case, flowing into the bracelet’s links to create a sculptural piece of wearable art. Touches of red gold accent the white gold case, while the in house CRMA₂ automatic movement brings technical sophistication to its refined artistry. This watch is as much haute joaillerie as haute horlogerie, redefining what a luxury timepiece can be.

Another iteration embraces tone on tone elegance. Baguette set diamonds trace a refined pavé across the white gold case, their linear geometry contrasting with the curved tonneau silhouette. Beneath the surface, the CRMA₂ automatic movement beats with anthracite finishes, lending a contemporary edge to the timeless brilliance of diamonds.

Poetry in red gold

Snow set diamonds shimmer across red gold, complemented by a deep red jasper dial to give the RM 037 its poetic, contemporary character.

The RM 037 is a study in contrasts, its red gold case shimmering with a snow set diamond pavé. The technique scatters stones in seemingly random patterns, evoking the delicate poetry of falling snow. Beneath this lyrical surface lies the CRMA₁ automatic calibre, skeletonised to reveal its architecture with contemporary flair. The dial is adorned with a deep red jasper, adding distinctive character and making the timepiece a companion for both everyday life and the most elegant soirées.

Designed with the needs of modern women in mind, these timepieces signal a shift in the dynamics of the women’s luxury watch market. Their blend of engineering rigour and empowered elegance underscores Richard Mille’s growing influence in a category where performance and personal expression increasingly go hand in hand.

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