Tokyo, July 10, 2025 — As Tiffany & Co. unveiled its new Ginza flagship in the heart of Tokyo’s luxury district, the event was destined to be more than just a boutique opening. It was a stage for statements—architectural, sartorial, and mechanical. Among the high-profile guests, one moment stood above the rest: Pharrell Williams arriving with a Richard Mille RM 74‑02 on his wrist, styled with a signature ease that belied the complexity of what he was wearing.
Far more than an accessory, the RM 74‑02 is a declaration of Richard Mille’s distinct design language—one that fuses cutting-edge materials with uncompromising mechanics. Launched in 2021, the RM 74 collection marked a more architectural, refined direction for the maison. In the 74‑02, Mille pushes the envelope with both form and substance.
At the core of the watch is the Calibre CRMT5, a manually wound tourbillon movement built on a grade 5 titanium baseplate. Exceptionally lightweight yet rigid, this material ensures both shock resistance and mechanical integrity, even under the dynamic torque of the tourbillon mechanism. The calibre itself offers a 50-hour power reserve and is meticulously skeletonized to showcase every architectural layer—creating the impression of mechanical depth floating inside space.
The case of the RM 74‑02 is a visual and tactile fusion of opposites: Gold Carbon TPT®, a proprietary high-performance composite, and 18k red gold. This juxtaposition balances technological edge with traditional opulence. Carbon TPT®—developed by North Thin Ply Technology and exclusive to Richard Mille—is renowned for its unique marbled striations and near-indestructible resilience. Infused with gold leaf in this iteration, the material takes on a surreal glow when caught in shifting light.
Pharrell Williams is no stranger to the world of horological artistry. A long-time friend and collaborator of Richard Mille, his collection includes everything from the RM 52-05 Tourbillon Pharrell Williams—a cosmic tribute to Mars exploration—to the groundbreaking RM UP‑01 Ferrari, one of the thinnest mechanical watches ever produced.
The five-story Ginza flagship, designed by legendary architect Peter Marino, reimagines Tiffany’s New York heritage through a Japanese lens—merging ma (space) and shibui (understated beauty) with Western craftsmanship. From rare archival pieces to custom high jewelry salons, the store is both gallery and boutique.
Pharrell’s RM 74‑02, then, was more than an accessory—it was a resonant metaphor. A mechanical sculpture, daring yet refined, worn at the intersection of legacy and reinvention. It was a reminder that in the hands of the right wearer, a watch does not just tell time. It tells a story.
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