The brand officially began in 2001 when it launched its first wristwatch, the RM 001, after three years of development. This was followed by fifteen further models within a span of only six years. These Richard Mille timepieces have been created through the application of new materials, methods and concepts in watchmaking. The concept is based on three pillars: the best techniques and innovation; an important artistic and architectural dimension, ensuring a watch that is robust and easy to use; and the best of the watch culture, each piece being polished and finished by hand. Today, the brand is considered one of the most exclusive wristwatches available in the market today and represents a watershed break with traditional watchmaking.