19 Jun LeBron James x Richard Mille: RM 65-01 Limited Edition Watch Revealed

LeBron James doesn’t just dominate arenas—he defines them. Whether he’s rewriting basketball records, building business empires, or stepping onto red carpets, James moves with intention, precision, and unmistakable presence. Now, in a bold extension of that legacy, he’s turned his focus to fine watchmaking—joining forces with Richard Milleto unveil the RM 65-01 LeBron James Edition. This isn’t just a watch. It’s a 150-piece, hyper-limited portrait of influence, design, and unapologetic self-expression.

⏱ A Powerhouse Movement Beneath the Dial

At its core, the RM 65-01 LeBron James houses the RMAC4 caliber, one of the most complex automatic chronograph movements in Richard Mille’s arsenal. Skeletonized and high-octane, it features a split-seconds chronograph, rapid-winding mechanism, vertical date display, and a variable-geometry rotor—the kind of horological wizardry you’d expect from a brand known for pushing the limits of mechanical design.

This is not just about keeping time. It’s about engineering rhythm—the same way LeBron commands pace on the court, this watch orchestrates technical mastery in motion.

🔥 A Case that Tells a Story

The RM 65-01’s case is sculpted from Carbon TPT, the ultra-light, ultra-durable composite that’s become a Richard Mille signature. Sandwiched between the black carbon bezel and caseback is a striking Quartz TPT yellow midcase—a visual anchor that anchors the entire aesthetic.

But look closer. The color scheme tells a deeper narrative.

• Purple and yellow accents nod to LeBron’s current team, the Los Angeles Lakers.

• Green highlights, visible on the hour markers, pusher rings, and date window, pay homage to his high school roots at St. Vincent–St. Mary in Akron, Ohio.

• His signature in deep purple stretches across the sapphire caseback, partially shadowing the movement like a watermark of legacy.

This is storytelling through color, material, and engineering—something most athlete collaborations never come close to achieving.

🏀 From Offshore to Off-the-Charts

This isn’t LeBron’s first step into horology. In 2013, he co-designed a gold Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore, a sophisticated, restrained take on the luxury sports watch. The RM 65-01 is a radical departure—a full-volume expression of individuality and allegiance. It’s not elegant; it’s electric. It doesn’t whisper wealth; it amplifies it with purpose.

Where many celebrity timepieces settle for color swaps and signature stamps, LeBron’s Richard Mille is built from his blueprint—equal parts power, memory, and momentum.

🎯 Precision Meets Personality

Beyond the physical specs, what sets this release apart is the genuine creative input. Richard Mille has long been associated with elite athletes—think Rafael Nadal, Yohan Blake, and Fernando Alonso—but this collaboration feels different. It’s not a watch made for LeBron. It’s a watch made with him.

There’s a dialogue here—between performance and heritage, between mechanics and memory. This isn’t just marketing polish. It’s a shared ethos.

💰 A Trophy for the Inner Circle

Priced north of $400,000, and limited to just 150 pieces, the RM 65-01 LeBron James Edition is already one of the most buzzed-about drops in high-end watchmaking this year. Most pieces will bypass retail entirely, slipping directly into the private vaults of athletes, entertainers, and collectors with the right connections.

But this isn’t just a flex. It’s a cultural artifact—a convergence of two dynasties: LeBron James and Richard Mille. Both are built on relentless innovation, elite performance, and iconic presence.

The Basics

– Brand: Richard Mille

• Model: RM 65-01 Split-Seconds Chronograph
• Case Dimensions: 44.5mm x 49.94mm
• Thickness: 16.1mm
• Case Material: Black Carbon TPT® and Yellow Quartz TPT®
• Dial: Skeletonized with green indices, LeBron James logo at 12 o’clock, and vibrant purple and yellow accents
• Indexes: Combination of printed and applied (outer track)
• Lume: Hands, dial, and indices
• Water Resistance: 50 meters
• Strap: Rubber-textile hybrid strap

The Movement

• Caliber: RMAC4
• Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date, split-seconds chronograph, function selector, rapid winding system, and variable-geometry rotor-
• Movement Dimensions: 31.78mm x 29.98mm
• Thickness: 8.69mm
• Power Reserve: Approximately 60 hours (±10%) without chronograph engaged
• Winding: Automatic
• Frequency: 36,000 vibrations per hour (5 Hz)
• Jewels: 51

🕰 More Than a Watch. A Legacy Encased.

The RM 65-01 isn’t a timepiece. It’s a mindset.
It captures LeBron’s journey from Akron to global icon—layered in forged carbon, precision gears, and sapphire crystal. It’s a piece that celebrates risk, reinvention, and ruling your lane.

Like its namesake, it’s not here to conform.
It’s here to lead.

curated & written by Ozzie Small