Richard Mille has long cultivated close ties with the world of elite sport, from Rafael Nadal to Bubba Watson. Among the brand’s most distinctive creations are those developed for Jamaican sprinter Yohan Blake. At the London 2012 Olympic Games, Blake memorably wore a Richard Mille tourbillon during the finals of both the 100- and 200-meter sprints, securing silver medals behind compatriot Usain Bolt. In the 200-meter final, his time of 19.44 seconds was the fastest ever recorded by a runner not to win the race—an extraordinary testament to his performance. To celebrate this partnership, Mille unveiled the RM59-01 in 2013, an asymmetrical tourbillon adorned with the vivid green and yellow of the Jamaican flag. Nicknamed “The Beast” after Blake’s iconic gesture, it would later be succeeded by the RM61-01 “Beast 2.”

The present RM61-01 continues the theme of athletic dynamism while incorporating advanced materials. Its case is constructed from TZP black ceramic—comprising zirconium oxide with yttrium as a stabilizing agent—resulting in a structure that is remarkably light yet highly resistant to wear. The caseband is crafted from NTPT carbon, a layered composite compressed and cured under heat and pressure, recognizable by its distinctive wood-grain pattern. Retaining the bold asymmetrical form inspired by Blake’s explosive stride, the watch is further enlivened by flying bridges accented in Jamaican colors, framing a skeletonized movement visible through the dial.

Offered complete and in excellent overall condition, this example encapsulates Richard Mille’s unique ability to merge technical audacity, cutting-edge materials, and high-octane sporting partnerships into a watch that is both instantly recognizable and eminently collectible.