Airbus Corporate Jets and Richard Mille: when aviation inspires watchmaking

In the world of aviation as in that of watchmaking, the quest is the same: to push back the limits of time and materials. Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ), the high-end division of the European aircraft manufacturer, and Richard Mille, a leading figure in contemporary watchmaking, share a common vision: to combine technological performance with aesthetic refinement. Discover the dedicated article with AEROAFFAIRES, and dive into this universe where aeronautical excellence meets watchmaking savoir-faire.

ACJ, personalized aeronautical excellence

Since its creation, Airbus Corporate Jets has been designing tailor-made aircraft for a demanding clientele: executives, private families, heads of state. Each cabin is conceived as a living space in its own right, modular, spacious and equipped with the latest innovations. ACJ’s approach is based on a simple idea: to make every flight a moment of efficiency and comfort, without compromise.

Airbus engineers draw on experience gained in commercial aviation and apply the most advanced solutions to the specific needs of private passengers. The result: quiet cabins, flexible layouts and an industry-leading level of reliability.

A natural meeting of two worlds

In 2016, ACJ and Richard Mille joined forces to give birth to the RM 50-02 Tourbillon ACJ, a timepiece that embodies the same technical rigor as the bespoke aircraft designed by Airbus Corporate Jets. Three years later, this collaboration continues with the RM 62-01, a watch that transposes the spirit of ACJ cabins into watchmaking: a balance between robustness, technicality and design.

The titanium-aluminium case takes up the silhouette of the portholes characteristic of ACJ aircraft. Every detail reflects the rigor of aeronautical engineering: specific screws, anti-corrosion treatment borrowed from aeronautical turbines, crown inspired by a jet engine.

Technical mastery taken to the extreme

The RM 50-02 concentrates the very best of watchmaking and aeronautics. Tourbillon, split-seconds chronograph, 70-hour power reserve, torque and function indicators: every component is designed to optimize precision and reliability. The movement, largely openworked and lightened by titanium components, reduces friction and improves energy consumption.

Like an Airbus Corporate Jet, designed to travel the world with fluidity and power, the watch embodies the meeting of innovation and top-level craftsmanship.