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Richard Mille RM 67-02 Wayde Van Niekerk

The Richard Mille RM 67-02 Wayde Van Niekerk represents the meeting point between elite athletics and advanced watch design. Developed around the RM 67-02 Automatic Sprint, the watch reflects Richard Mille’s focus on creating lightweight, ergonomic, technically sophisticated sports watches.

Wayde Van Niekerk is an Olympic 400-metre champion and world record holder. Richard Mille identifies him as a brand partner since 2016 and states that he wears the RM 67-02 Automatic Sprint, a watch developed specifically for comfort, technical sophistication, and dynamic lines.

Ultra-Light 32g Construction

One of the defining characteristics of the Richard Mille RM 67-02 Wayde Van Niekerk is its exceptionally lightweight construction.

Richard Mille states that the RM 67-02 weighs only 32 grams, achieved through a combination of TPT® composite materials, grade 5 titanium, and an elastic wristband.

This lightweight philosophy is especially appropriate for an athletic watch. Instead of creating a heavy and cumbersome timepiece, the RM 67-02 focuses on comfort and freedom of movement.

CRMA7 Skeletonised Automatic Movement

At the centre of the RM 67-02 Wayde Van Niekerk is the CRMA7 automatic-winding movement. Richard Mille describes it as a skeletonised automatic movement displaying hours and minutes.

The movement measures approximately 28.40 × 31.25 mm and has a thickness of 4.00 mm. It contains 25 jewels and operates at 28,800 vibrations per hour, or 4 Hz. Its stated power reserve is approximately 50 hours ±10%.

The open-work architecture gives the movement a highly technical appearance while keeping the overall watch remarkably thin.

TPT® Composite Case

The Richard Mille RM 67-02 Wayde Van Niekerk uses Quartz TPT® and Carbon TPT® in its case construction. Richard Mille explains that these materials are made from layers of aligned fibres, producing a distinctive patterned appearance while supporting lightweight construction.

The combination of composite materials and grade 5 titanium contributes to the watch’s sporty and technical character.

Automatic Sprint Design

The RM 67-02 was created as a sports version of the RM 67-01. Richard Mille describes the model as thin, lightweight, colourful, elegant, and athletic, with the ability to adapt to different sporting disciplines.

For Wayde Van Niekerk, the model is specifically associated with sprinting. The official Richard Mille partner page identifies his watch as the RM 67-02 Automatic Sprint.

Athletic Luxury Style

The Richard Mille RM 67-02 Wayde Van Niekerk combines performance-focused engineering with a distinctive luxury aesthetic. Its tonneau-inspired case, skeletonised movement, dynamic lines, and technical materials create an unmistakable sports-watch presence.

Rather than following the traditional appearance of a classic dress watch, the RM 67-02 is designed around movement, comfort, and contemporary athletic styling.

Grade 5 Titanium Movement Architecture

The CRMA7 movement uses grade 5 titanium for its baseplate and bridges. Richard Mille states that the baseplate receives a black DLC treatment while the bridges receive a grey DLC treatment. The components are satin-finished, microblasted, and hand-bevelled.

This attention to movement finishing reinforces the technical character of the watch.

Carbon TPT® and White Gold Rotor

The automatic movement incorporates a rotor made from Carbon TPT® and white gold. It uses Richard Mille’s OneWay® winding system with ceramic ball bearings to efficiently wind the barrel while maintaining the compact dimensions of the extra-flat skeletonised movement.

Comfortable Elastic Strap

The Richard Mille RM 67-02 Wayde Van Niekerk is paired with an elastic comfort strap designed around athletic wearability.

Richard Mille describes the strap as seamless, non-slip, and highly elastic, allowing it to adapt to the contours of the wrist.

Key Features

• Richard Mille RM 67-02 Wayde Van Niekerk design
• RM 67-02 Automatic Sprint inspiration
• Ultra-light 32g construction
• CRMA7 skeletonised automatic movement
• Approximately 50-hour power reserve
• Quartz TPT® and Carbon TPT® case
• Grade 5 titanium movement architecture
• Carbon TPT® and white gold rotor
• OneWay® automatic winding system
• Seamless elastic sports strap

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