Richard Mille's experimentation with materials has resulted in two new materials, developed with North Thin Ply Technology (NTPT). These are Quartz-TPT-Gold and Carbon NTPT-Gold, which combine quartz and carbon with gold leaf respectively.
The collaboration with NTPT, aimed at fostering the emergence of new ideas and designs, began with the development of quartz-TPT and carbon NTPT. Initially used for cases and plates, these materials have enabled the House to achieve significant progress in terms of inalterability and shock resistance. The decision to also use the new materials in the women's collections led this year to the development of Quartz-TPT-Gold and Carbon NTPT-
Gold. This interpretation of NTPT technology is still based on the principle of layers of quartz-TPT or carbon NTPT superimposed at an angle of 45°; in this case, however, they are alternated with dozens of gold leaves no more than 10 microns thick each. This process enhances the specific characteristics of the materials, which in turn emphasise the contours of the cases, thanks to the special play of light that is created and the fascinating effect of the shading of gold tones. The ensemble is enhanced by the central part of the case in satin-finished 5N red gold, with polished studs, further emphasised by the dial set with hundreds of diamonds and with the central part, which can be either mother-of-pearl or black onyx.
Quartz-TPT-Gold and Carbon NTPT-Gold will be used exclusively for the cases of the ladies' watches RM 07-01 and RM 037.
