2012

RM 008 LMC & RM 011 LMC

For the sixth Le Mans Classic, not one Richard Mille special edition, but two. The first is one of the most complex ever created. Featuring a micro-blasted and DLC-treated titanium-case, the watch contained a tourbillon regulator that indicated the minutes and seconds as they were being counted by the chronograph function. The ‘torque’ and ‘function’ displays, meanwhile, echoed the blue and yellow rumble strips found on the Le Mans circuit and the bezel carried the ‘double stripes’ synonymous with the race. Just TWO pieces were produced – making the RM 011 LMC automatic chronograph also unveiled that year seem positively common with a run of 150 examples. It had a skeletonised automatic movement that incorporated flyback chronograph and annual calendar functions, together with a 24-hour counter at six o’clock. It, too, carried the rumble strip colours on its chronograph counters, hands and date window.

2014

RM 030 LMC

For 2014, Richard Mille created this, its fourth piece to bear the event’s name. Based on the ‘standard’ RM 030 – the first watch with a de-clutchable winding rotor to ensure optimum torque and power delivery – the LMC also featured a 24 hours display and a ‘16’ indication to reference the traditional race start time. It also had a ceramic case with its movement decorated with green and white; 100 pieces were made.

2016

RM 11-02 LMC

The 50x42mm RM 11-02 LMC combined a self-winding movement made from grade five titanium with a caseband made from white ATZ ceramic and a rubber-collared crown. The mechanism featured a variable-geometry winding rotor and offered both annual calendar and dual timezone functions, while the grooved pushpieces were inspired by the control pedals of classic race cars. The watch was limited to 150 examples.

2018

RM 11-03 LMC

The ninth running of the Le Mans Classic gave Richard Mille the chance to invite its motor sport partners, F1 legend Felipe Massa and nine-time world rally champion Sébastien Loeb, to the event at which it also unveiled a special version of the RM11-03 flyback chronograph with a case made from white ceramic, a white rubber strap and a dial highlighted with racing green details. Just 150 examples were made.

2021

RM 029 LMC Automatic

With a case band milled from a solid block of white Quartz TPT® and front and back bezels in green Quartz TPT®, this watch was one of the most eye-catching Le Mans Classic creations yet. Just 150 examples were made and the watch is technically excellent. Its movement is made from grade five titanium and powered by twin winding barrels that, in addition to normal time keeping, drove a dedicated 24-hour counter.