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Richard Mille: Why Badshah’s Favorite Watch Costs More Than a Supercar

Chronoseconds·18 December 2025·1 min read
Richard Mille: Why Badshah’s Favorite Watch Costs More Than a Supercar

Badshah’s frequent choice of Richard Mille (RM) watches immediately raises the question: why are these timepieces valued in the crores? The answer lies not in precious metals, but in extreme, costly engineering.

Richard Mille: Why Badshah’s Favorite Watch Costs More Than a Supercar

The cost is in the engineering. You are paying for a watch built like a Formula 1 car.

Badshah’s frequent choice of Richard Mille (RM) watches immediately raises the question: why are these timepieces valued in the crores? The answer lies not in precious metals, but in extreme, costly engineering.

Extreme R&D: RM spends vast amounts developing proprietary technologies and materials like Carbon TPT® and Quartz TPT®. The cost is tied to the research required to create these durable, ultra-light composites.

Ultra-High Complications: His RMs often feature complex mechanisms like tourbillons and flyback chronographs, which are incredibly difficult and expensive to produce, especially in the skeletonized, shock-resistant manner RM executes them.

Low Production Volume: The annual production of RM is minuscule (a few thousand worldwide). This deliberately tight supply ensures market scarcity, which directly drives the hyper-inflated secondary market prices.

When Badshah wears a Richard Mille, he is signaling an appreciation for a brand that prioritizes technological advancement and hyper-exclusivity above all else.

To understand the unique technology behind this extreme brand, consult our Ultimate Guide to Badshah’s Million-Dollar Watch Collection.

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