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PROMOTION

THE BONBON
Manager at Richard Mille, says a new color sophisticated level of technicality as well as
takes a year of development to perfect before exquisite artistic craftsmanship. For instance, COLLECTION
it can be used. “Every new color is the out- it takes about 45 minutes for an experienced
come of innumerable tests. We use prepreg craftsman to paint just one of the candies by
The Fruits line consists of
quartz filaments to observe interactions hand. In all, 3,000 hours of work were required
the following 6 models:
between the constituents and the resin. We to apply the acrylic paint and complete qual-
RM 07-03 Litchi
evaluate the visual appearance after firing,” he ity control on 3,000 components.

RM 07-03 Myrtille
explains. “Each pigment, all of which are natu- With this new collection, Richard Mille
RM 16-01 Citron
ral, has a unique set of chemical reactions.” has proven yet again that his unorthodox
RM 16-01 Fraise
It is the exacting and rigorous process that methods and his ability to surprise with each
RM 37-01 Cerise
has enabled the launch of a new color, Quartz new release continue to fuel demand for his
RM 37-01 Kiwi
TPT® Turquoise, which was created especially timepieces. This time around, Guenat and her
for the RM 07-03 Myrtille. team has done so by successfully refreshing The Sweets line consists of
previous generations of Richard Mille watches the following 4 models:
Pushing the Boundaries of with her whimsical take on classic pieces. In RM 07-03 Marshmallow
Creativity the process, she may also succeed in bringing RM 07-03 Cupcake

Underlying the playful designs of Rich- out the child in even the most serious watch RM 16-01 Réglisse
ard Mille’s Bonbon collection is a highly collector. RM 37-01 Sucette