The fusion of modernity and mysticism: Richard Mille RM S14 Talisman Origine The RM S14 Talisman Origine looks like something from a bygone era, with only the characteristic tonneau-shaped case hinting that this is indeed a Richard Mille timepiece. The piece is a tribute to the "Talisman Origine"; according to Richard Mille, this amulet was found in the heart of the Swiss Jura Mountains and is said to have been created by an ancient Swiss tribe over thousands of years. Created years ago. It is said to have magical and lucky properties, and the amulet's powers are said to be transferred to the wearer. Richard Mille gives his barrel-shaped amulets a modern twist while paying homage to relics that combine ancient craftsmanship and spirituality.

Richard Mille's watches are always reliable and combine at least three characteristics: excellent materials, exquisite watchmaking and avant-garde design. However, the RM S14 Talisman Origine breaks with the latter to a certain extent. The distinctive tonneau-shaped case is transformed into a piece of jewelry, adhering to the aesthetics of both contemporary Richard Mille timepieces and antiques. Hand-engraved symbols on the bezel and rhodonite inlays on the sides of the case give the three-part case a long-lost sentimental touch. Why does this watch deviate in some ways from the norm of the brand’s product portfolio? The answer lies in the fact that it's not just any timepiece, but Richard Mille's donation to the Only Watch charity auction, which has been postponed indefinitely due to criticism of governance and lack of transparency.

For the construction of this unique piece, Richard Mille chose to make the bezel and caseback made of 18-carat 5N red gold, while the central part of the case is made of grade 5 titanium. Case dimensions are 46.77 x 77.25 x 13.10 mm. To place the RM S14 Talisman Origine around the wearer's neck, the case is connected to a necklace made of metal and rubber strung with Swiss briar, gold, titanium and rhodonite beads.

The dial of the RM S14 Talisman Origine
Richard Mille uses the RM 74-02 launched in 2021 as the basis for the RM S14 Talisman Origine. The Talisman is equipped with the same tourbillon, and the skeletonized bridges made of 18-karat 3N gold are also based on the RM 74-02. Obviously, the RM S14 Talisman Origine combines two main aesthetic concepts. The unique combination of the RM 74-02 skeletonized dial and the antique-style case gives it an extraordinary appearance.

Inside the RM S14 Talisman Origine is the in-house automatic movement CRMT5, which is also present in the RM 74-02. This is surprising as a watch naturally provides a better starting position for an automatic movement than a watch worn around the neck (due to frequent changes in position) and therefore may not have enough movement to fully wind it. To overcome this obstacle, the movement integrates a variable-geometry rotor that adjusts the efficiency of the automatic winding mechanism to the wearer's movements to optimize winding. With this in mind, the movement has a power reserve of 50 hours.

The RM S14 Talisman Origine is a unique piece, Richard Mille has managed to balance modern design with ancient tribal symbols without losing the mysticism of the ancient amulets from which it was inspired. It remains to be seen whether the watch will be auctioned off, and whether it will be sold privately or even retained.

Brand Richard Mille
Model RM S14 amulet origin
Reference RM S14
Case Materials Bezel and case back are made of 5N 18K red gold, case frame is made of grade 5 titanium
Aspect Diameter: 46.77mm
Height: 13.10mm
Water resistance 5 bar (~50 m)
Dial plates and bridges made of 18-karat 5N red gold and 18-karat 3N yellow gold respectively
Strap/Bracelet Case comes with a metal and rubber necklace set with Swiss briar, gold, titanium and rhodonite
Mobile CRMT5
Movement type automatic
Power reserve 50 hours
Frequency 28,800 times/hour (4 Hz)
Function hours and minutes
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