2026 Richard Mille Releases Kick Off With Soccer Theme

Celine Simon Friday, February 20th, 2026 2 min. read

The 2026 Richard Mille releases begin with a highly specialized complication tied to the world’s most popular sport — soccer. It’s likely no coincidence that the brand’s first announcement lands during a FIFA World Cup year, a tournament held only once every four years. As more 2026 RM watches are unveiled, we’ll update this page accordingly, but first, let’s get into the new Richard Mille RM 41-01.

2026 Richard Mille Releases began with the RM 41-01 Tourbillon Soccer, offered in Red Carmin Basalt TPT (shown) or Dark Blue Quartz TPT. (Image: Richard Mille)

2026 Richard Mille Releases

First Richard Mille Release of 2026: RM 41-01 Tourbillon Soccer

Released: February 2026

2026 Richard Mille RM 41-01 Tourbillon Soccer Blue Quarts
2026 Richard Mille RM 41-01 Tourbillon Soccer Blue Quartz (Image: Richard MIlle)

Limited to 30 pieces per case variation, the RM 41-01 Tourbillon Soccer builds on the brand’s earlier soccer-inspired RM 11 references but introduces an entirely new caliber developed over five years.

Powering the new 2026 Richard Mille is a patented tourbillon flyback chronograph movement developed in collaboration with Audemars Piguet Le Locle. The titanium caliber integrates a tourbillon escapement, a 70-hour power reserve, a function indicator, and a flyback chronograph with overlapping central minutes and seconds. Heavily skeletonized, it comprises approximately 650 components.

2026 Richard Mille RM 41-01 Tourbillon Soccer Red Carmin Basalt
2026 Richard Mille RM 41-01 Tourbillon Soccer Red Carmin Basalt (Image: Richard MIlle)

A double-column-wheel construction governs the flyback chronograph, ensuring consistent tactile feedback across all pushers. The bridges and baseplate are crafted from grade 5 titanium with extensive hand finishing, PVD treatments, and contrasting surface textures that emphasize depth and legibility on both versions.

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Two new soccer-specific complications define this 2026 Richard Mille release. At 9 o’clock, a match-phase indicator tracks the progression from first half to second half and into overtime, advancing each time the flyback chronograph is reset. On either side of the movement sit mechanical goal counters operated via the pushers at 2 and 4 o’clock. Each press advances the score up to nine goals before automatically returning to zero.

RM 41-01 Tourbillon Soccer Red Carmin Basalt
The red version of this 2026 Richard Mille release is crafted from a brand new composite: Red Carmin Basalt TPT. (Image: Richard Mille)

The tonneau case is offered in two versions: one featuring Carbon TPT® and dark blue Quartz TPT, and another debuting Red Carmin Basalt TPT, a new volcanic rock-derived composite developed with North Thin ply Technology (NTPT).

The 105-component case construction is engineered to meet Richard Mille’s internal shock-resistance standards, including testing up to 5,000 g’s. At $1.94 million each, the price for these new soccer-themed Richard Mille watches is almost as pricey as buying a team!

Caliber RM41-01
New for 2026, Richard Mille’s Caliber RM41-01 powers both version of the soccer watch. (Image: Richard Mille)

RM 41-01 Tourbillon Soccer Watch Specs

ModelRM 41-01 Tourbillon Soccer
ReferenceRM 41-01
Case43.23mm x 49.65mm x 16.08mm tripartite case
Red Carmin Basalt TPT® or Dark Blue Quartz TPT®
Water resistant to 50 meters
DialSatin-finished and microblasted grade 5 titanium dial with hand-polished bevels
Microblasted and satin-finished titanium flange with blacktop coating and luminous index points
MovementCaliber RM41-01
Manual-winding tourbillon movement
Approximately 70-hour power reserve
FunctionsHours, minutes, seconds
Flyback chronograph with central minutes and seconds
Power-reserve indicator
Function indicator (W/N/H)
Mechanical goal counters (home and visitor)
Soccer match-time indicator
Tourbillon
Limited EditionTwo versions, limited to 30 pieces each
2026 Retail Price (MSRP)$1,940,000
2026 Richard Mille RM 41-01 Tourbillon Soccer Watch Specs

More Richard Mille Watches to Come in 2026

If the RM 41-01 Tourbillon Soccer is any indication, the 2026 Richard Mille releases won’t be subtle. The year opens with a purpose-built high complication tied directly to a global sporting event, combining a tourbillon base with mechanics designed to track a full 90 minutes.

As always, stay tuned to Grey Market Magazine for updates as new 2026 Richard Mille watches are announced.

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