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Richard Mille Partners with Natalie Portman and Free the Children Charity

May 16, 2012 By 1 Comment
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Richard Mille has added to its already impressive roster of celebrity "friends of the brand" — a lineup that includes tennis ace Rafael Nadal, golfer Bubba Watson and racecar driver Felipe Masa — by welcoming award-winning actress Natalie Portman into the fold at an exclusive dinner at New York City's St. Regis Hotel. … [Read more...]

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Only Watch 2011 Raises €4,563,000 to Support Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Research

September 25, 2011 By 2 Comments

The fourth edition of the biennial Only Watch Charity Auction was held at the Hotel Hermitage in Monaco on September 23, in the presence of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco. The sale brought an outstanding €4,563,000, doubling the 2009 results. The auction room was full and the sale generated intense internet and telephone bidding from around the world. Ronnie Wood from the Rolling Stones … [Read more...]

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World #1 Novak Djokovic is Newest Audemars Piguet Ambassador

August 30, 2011 By 3 Comments

As the U.S. Open gets under way in Flushing Meadows, Audemars Piguet has announced that the world’s number one tennis player, Novak Djokovic, has joined the brand as its latest Ambassador. Seeded number 1 at the U.S. Open, Djokovic has enjoyed an exceptional 2011 season, running his record to 57-2, including five wins over former #1 Rafael Nadal. … [Read more...]

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Richard Mille Donates Rafael Nadal RM 027 to Only Watch Charity Auction

June 8, 2011 By 2 Comments

On September 22, HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco will preside over the fourth Only Watch auction of exceptional watches. The proceeds of this event, organized by Antiquorum Auctioneers, will be used to fund research into Duchenne muscular dystrophy. To support this worthy cause, Richard Mille has contributed a unique and symbolic watch to be offered during this charity auction. … [Read more...]

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Richard Mille Forms Polo Team

May 24, 2011 By 1 Comment

Richard Mille enters the world of polo with the introduction of the first Richard Mille Polo Team. The team’s four players are Argentinean Pablo MacDonough, who ranked number one on the 2010 World Polo Tour; fellow Argentinean Alejandro Muzzio; Prince Bahar from Brunei; and the UK-born Max Routledge. … [Read more...]

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Bubba and Rafa Test Richard Mille and Win

May 5, 2011 By 1 Comment

Unlike most athletic brand ambassadors who don their watches after their events have ended, golf's longest hitter Bubba Watson and World #1 tennis star Rafael Nadal wear their Richard Mille timepieces while they compete, demonstrating that Mille's ultra-complicated movements can handle tough duty. Bubba and Rafa also win. … [Read more...]

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Richard Mille RM 038 Tourbillon Bubba Watson

January 30, 2011 By 2 Comments
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As I type this, Bubba Watson leads the Farmers Insurance Open PGA tournament in San Diego. [Update: he went on to win.] This year Bubba joins Rafael Nadal and Felipe Massa as a Richard Mille ambassador. Bubba is the longest driver on the PGA Tour, and if you wonder whether it is safe to wear a tourbillon while golfing, Bubba will prove that you can can wear the RM 038. Find pricing and picture … [Read more...]

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