Richard Mille Tourbillon RM 052 ‘Skull’ Watch

Richard Mille has stepped up to the plate once again. I first mentioned his previously released sapphire watch which is a outstanding display of design and technology (check)

Now he dazzles our mind with the release of the Tourbillion RM 052 Skull, featuring a fully integrated skull, read the brand’s own description of their masterpiece;

“Where others may have been content to exploit the purely visual aspect of the skull, Richard Mille has taken the concept further by integrating it directly into the complete timepiece.

The baseplate and bridges take the form of a grade 5 titanium skull. Richard Mille has pushed the concept further by integrating this into the movement. The upper and lower jaws hold the ruby of the tourbillon cage. The back of the skull is actually the movement’s center bridge. The skeletonized baseplate and bridges were subjected to rigorous testing to insure their optimal strength. The entire movement is connected to the case by 4 bridges that are inspired by the crossed bones from flags on pirate ships. The new case design, with its opened flanks, continues this visual allegory to the human skeleton.”

The watch will come limited to only 21 pieces – 15 in titanium and 6 in red or white gold.