Olympic golds, World Championship medals and world relays; these are just a few of Yohan Blake’s accomplishments. Although all these achievements are impressive, for watch lovers, Blake’s greatest feat may be his collaboration with Richard Mille.
In the 2012 Olympics, Blake achieved the second fastest time ever, falling short of Usain Bolt. For those paying attention at the time, you would have noticed something special on Blake’s wrist. Surprisingly, he achieved a record time whilst wearing a Richard Mille. Not only was this incredibly cool, but it was also a testament to the lightweight nature of the watch. A year later, the pair joined together, creating their first collaboration, the RM 59-01.
RM59 -01 Yohan Blake
Similar to Rafael Nadal’s Richard Mille watches, this timepiece was carefully curated with an athlete in mind. It is made with an aerodynamic shape and extremely lightweight materials with the ability to absorb shocks and gravitational forces. This watch was limited to 50 pieces and retailed for $620,000. Due to its limited production, there are very few versions available on the grey market, so it is difficult to gauge its current market price.
RM61-01 Yohan Blake
Their partnership did not end at the RM 59-01. After its success, the pair re-joined in 2014, creating the RM 61-01. The first model in this line was the green and yellow version, continuing with the theme of Jamaican colours. Six years after the original release, they created a newer version in the monochrome RM 61-01 Ultimate Edition. This was an upgraded version in black and white, limited to 150 pieces.
Due to the increased number of pieces released and various models available, this watch is available on the grey market with prices ranging between $200k – $300k.
Celebrities wearing Yohan Blake Richard Mille
Today, Blake remains an ambassador of the brand with his watches worn by many celebs across the globe. Here are some familiar faces wearing the watch…