Richard Mille watches are made using cutting-edge materials that are also used in artificial satellites and F1 cars, and are designed, processed, and assembled based on the latest scientific and technological advances, such as aerospace engineering.
Celebrities and athletes alike are attracted to the ideas and policies of founder Richard Mille, who continues to break down conventional concepts of luxury watches. Although it is a new brand founded in 2001, it has risen to become one of the top brands in the watch industry in just 10 years since its establishment.
For this 105th edition of "Actor's Watch," we would like to take a look at a model worn by Michelle Yeoh , the world-famous action actress whose collaboration with Richard Mille has been a hot topic.
About Michelle Yeoh
A laundromat owner ( Michelle Yeoh ) who is on the verge of bankruptcy somehow awakens as a savior in the multiverse. Everything, Everywhere All at Once (commonly known as EBB) (2022) is a science fiction film in which she fights against a great evil to protect the universe and humanity . Many movie fans are probably looking forward to the Japanese release of EBB on March 3, 2023.
"Ebbw" received 11 nominations in this year's Academy Awards race, the most of any film, and lead actress Michelle Yeoh achieved the feat of becoming the first Asian to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress.
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Michelle Yeoh made her film debut in the 1980s after being discovered by Hong Kong film heavyweight Sammo Hung Kam-Bo . After playing heroine roles in action films starring Jackie Chan and others, she made her way to Hollywood in the 1990s. She appeared in major films such as " Tomorrow Never Dies " (1997) and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon " (2000), and gained worldwide popularity and recognition as a beautiful Asian actress capable of performing intense action scenes herself.
Even now, at over 60, her beauty and sharp body action are still alive and well. In her recent film , Gunpowder Milkshake (2021), she plays a "professional aunt in martial arts and shooting, who combines intelligence and offensive power" and runs a weapons store disguised as a library. I still remember how she delighted fans around the world, including me.
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Michelle Yeoh's husband is Jean Todt , who led Peugeot 's racing division and Ferrari 's F1 team to world championships as a manager and served as president of the International Automobile Federation (FIA) until his retirement in 2021.
Mr. Todt, a former top figure in the motorsports world, and Richard Mille previously collaborated on the development of a driving watch (Ref. RM 036), and this was how Richard Mille and Michelle Yeoh met.
Michelle Yeoh has a unique identity as an elegant and beautiful actress who continues to perform intense action scenes without stunt doubles even after turning 60. There is no woman more suitable to express the philosophy of Richard Mille than her.
RM 036 Tourbillon Jean Todt
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This collaboration model is named after Michelle Yeoh's husband, Jean Todt. The Richard Mille Tourbillon Jean Todt (Ref. RM 036) features the brand's iconic tonneau- shaped form and a mechanism that measures and displays the gravitational acceleration (G-value) acting on the wearer. The indicator at the 12 o'clock position displays the "G" that occurs during sudden deceleration, allowing the driver to visually check their safety (green = safe / red = danger).
List price: 63,140,000 yen (excluding tax)
Well, that was a long introduction, but now let's introduce Michelle Yeoh's Richard Mille collection.
RM 26-02 Tourbillon Evil Eye
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The Richard Mille Tourbillon Evil Eye (Ref. RM 26-02) is based on the motif of the "evil eye," which is said to bring disaster and misfortune. The deliberately sinister subject matter was chosen to express Richard Mille's spirit of "Memento Mori (remember death = live in the moment)."
This cutting-edge tourbillon watch, with its hideous yet delicate "eyes" and blazing "flames" created by repeatedly using the Grand Feu enamel technique, is the embodiment of the " unity of technology and spirituality ," and it also has a strong connection with the art of cinema, which uses the latest technology to express the human heart.
List price: 66,000,000 yen (tax included)
RM 19-02 Tourbillon Fleur
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The Richard Mille Tourbillon Fleur (Ref. RM 19-02) , named after the French word for "flower," is the brand's first automaton flying tourbillon. The magnolia flower opens and closes every five minutes, revealing a flying tourbillon wrapped in petals.
The decoration was done by Olivier Vaucher , a leading figure in the world of engraving, known for his collaborations with Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, Vacheron Constantin, etc. The engraving and enamel techniques he has developed through collaborations with numerous luxury watch brands are used generously, making Michelle Yeoh look even more elegant in her evening dress.
List price: 115,500,000 yen (tax included)
RM 051 Tourbillon Phoenix Michelle Yeoh
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This signature model is limited to 18 pieces worldwide and is full of Michelle Yeoh's ideas, such as the use of the phoenix, which symbolizes the empress in Chinese history. Richard Mille Tourbillon Phoenix Michelle Yeoh (Ref. RM 051) . The use of black onyx, which has been said to be a source of "insight" and "inspiration" in ancient China, on the base plate expresses not only the glamor but also the vitality and intelligence of women.
Michelle Yeoh is an actress who has continued to play female warriors who are not only strong but also full of intelligence and conviction, and this watch perfectly expresses her identity.It can truly be said to be " a watch by Michelle Yeoh, for Michelle Yeoh ."
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What did you think.
Before entering the film industry, Michelle Yeoh studied ballet and choreography, and her action movements exude elegance. With age, her acting has become softer in recent years, and her strength and beauty have been enhanced with charm, showing her evolution as an actress.
When she was a serious action actress in films like "Tomorrow Never Dies" (1997) and "Crouching Hidden Dragon" (2000) , I never imagined she would become such a charming actress.
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Now that she's over 60, her talent as a comedienne has blossomed in the highly anticipated new film "Everything, Everywhere All at Once" (2022) . There's no doubt that we'll see new and fascinating performances from Michelle Yeoh in many more films in the future.
Strong, beautiful, elegant, and constantly reinventing herself, "Phoenix" actress Michelle Yeoh is a star. Richard Mille's keen insight in building a strong bond with her from an early stage is truly impressive.
Well, the 95th Academy Awards ceremony , where Michelle Yeoh is expected to win an Oscar, will be held on March 12th (local time). Will she be crowned the Oscar winner? I'm looking forward to seeing her.
see you!