The friendship between Jean Todt and Richard Mille led to the encounter of Michelle Yeoh, the international renowned actress. However, it was through their mutual passion for watches that they became closer and which led to a professional collaboration.

Richard Mille was impressed by her artistic talents, her knowledge and understanding of women’s tastes and her natural sense of luxury. He, therefore, suggested to her to create and design a specific women’s watch

Michelle Yeoh, enthusiastic about becoming involved in the project launched herself into the adventure about a year ago, alongside Mélanie Treton-Monceyron, Artistic Director of Richard Mille. The watch they had in mind had to be light, elegant, romantic and charged with positive feelings. Michelle Yeoh being Malaysian, it is therefore no surprise that they found inspiration in Asia and chose the phoenix as symbol, a legendary bird which always fascinated both of them.

12 months after the very first sketches were drawn, Richard Mille is pleased to present the RM 051 phoenix-Michelle Yeoh watch, which through the phoenix symbolism are celebrated courage, will and kindness all in tribute to women.

The RM 051 is a limited edition of 18 unique pieces, Michelle Yeoh’s favourite number.

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