Kicking off the 2025 Richard Mille releases is the RM 16-02 Automatic Extraflat, a model that reimagines the rectangular silhouette within the brand’s collection. Available in two versions, including a vibrant new colorway, the RM 16-02 marks the first Richard Mille release of the year — here’s the rundown, complete with specs and pricing details.

2025 Richard Mille Releases
RM 16-02 Automatic Extraflat Introduces a Novel Colorway

The first rectangular Richard Mille watch debuted in 2007 as the RM 016. That was followed by the Richard Mille RM 16-01 in 2019, part of the candy-inspired Bonbon Collection. Now, as part of the 2025 Richard Mille releases, we have the RM 16-02, which according to Richard Mille “draws on the example of Brutalist architecture.”
The case of the RM 16-02 measures 36mm wide, 45.64mm long, and a mere 9.5mm thick, retaining the ergonomic curvature that Richard Mille watches are known for. It also comes in at 10% smaller than the original RM016. This three-part case — comprising a bezel, caseband, and caseback — requires intricate machining and assembly using 12 grade 5 titanium screws and abrasion-resistant washers, ensuring durability and water resistance up to 30 meters.

The RM 16-02 Automatic Extraflat comes in two distinct case options. The first is a familiar full-grade 5 titanium, featuring a mix of microblasted and satin finishes with polished bevels for added dimension. The second, and arguably the more eye-catching of the two, is the new Terracotta Quartz TPT®, a warm and striking colorway that’s a first for Richard Mille. This unique hue is achieved through an advanced process where ultra-thin silica threads (just 45 microns in diameter) are impregnated with a colored matrix, stacked at a 45° angle between layers, and subjected to high heat and pressure (120°C at 6 bars). The result is a raw composite material that’s milled into the case, sitting atop a Creamy White Quartz TPT® caseband for a striking contrast.

One notable feature of this watch is the design of the hour markers on the dial, which is quite different from its predecessors. Positioned within the skeletonized movement, these thread-like decals appear to weave through the intricate mechanics. While this approach certainly creates a dynamic visual effect, I’m not sure how this would impact legibility in the metal.
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The New Caliber CRMA9

These 2025 Richard Mille releases are more than just new colorways. At the heart of the RM 16-02 Automatic Extraflat is the all-new Caliber CRMA9, a skeletonized two-hander automatic movement designed for performance and precision. Its dimensions — 26mm wide, 31.25mm long, and only 4.12mm thick — underline its extra-flat profile, perfectly suited for the sleek rectangular case.
This movement incorporates several notable features, including a free-sprung balance with variable inertia, which enhances reliability when subjected to shocks and provides superior chronometric results over time. The absence of a regulator index, replaced by four adjustable weights on the balance wheel, ensures precise calibration and consistent timekeeping.

To maximize winding efficiency, the Caliber CRMA9 utilizes a platinum rotor paired with titanium weight segments, operating through a One Way® reverser system mounted on ceramic ball bearings. The fast-rotating barrel, completing a full revolution every five hours (rather than 7.5 hours), minimizes mainspring adhesion and optimizes performance, delivering 50 hours of power reserve.
As expected from Richard Mille, the movement is exceptionally executed, featuring intricate skeletonization and finishing, including hand-polished anglage, microblasted surfaces, and hand-polished beveling.
Prices for these new-for-2025 Richard Mille RM 16-02 watches are $134,000 for the titanium version and $156,000 for the Terracotta Quartz TPT model. While these are hefty price tags by any measure, in the realm of super expensive Richard Mille watches that can go for seven-figures, these are on the more “affordable” side of things.
Richard Mille RM 16-02 Watch Specs

Model/Reference | RM 16-02 Automatic Extraflat |
Case Dimensions | 36mm wide 45.64mm long 9.5mm thick |
Case Materials | Grade 5 titanium or Terracotta Quartz TPT |
Dial | Open-worked |
Functions | Hour, minutes |
Movement | Caliber CRMA9 Automatic winding Skeletonized 50-hour power reserve Titanium baseplate and bridges Free-sprung balance with variable inertia Platinum rotor Fast-rotating barrel |
Water Resistance | 30 meters |
2025 Retail Prices (MSRP) | Titanium: $134,000 Terracotta Quartz TPT: $156,000 |
More 2025 Richard Mille Releases To Come

Judging by some recent Richard Mille social media posts, the brand does not want to be boxed in as simply a maker of tonneau-shaped watches. The company is going out of its way to remind us that it’s made rectangular cases, round models, asymmetrical watches, and wildly ultra-thin timepieces. With that in mind, it’s not surprising that Richard Mille chose to go with an angular silhouette for its first batch of 2025 models. I doubt these will do as well as its barrel-shaped watches but you can’t blame Richard Mille for trying to branch out with more diverse shapes.
As these are the first 2025 Richard Mille watches to join the brand’s catalog, we expect much more to be announced over the next 12 months — including fan-favorite tonneau pieces. Bookmark this article to stay informed about all the new Richard Mille watches that will be released in 2025.
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Celine Simon
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