A Richard Mille watch is known to be stunning, complex and covetous timepieces. The RM011 DLC Titanium is a limited edition all-purpose timing instrument. This Swiss-made Richard Mille watch is on sale only in North America in celebration of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
Retailers in the US and Canada will receive a one-time-only shipment of 30 RM011 DLC Ti watches, while their European counterparts will have to go without.
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Limited Edition Olympic Watches
The RM011 Watch by Richard Mille Celebrates Vancouver 2010
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