Haute Time Talks Innovative Materials With Richard Mille & NTPT, Part II

After talking in part I with Richard Mille's R&D Manager, Aurèle Vuillemier, we also sat down with Ludovic Chichignoud, Chief Operating Officer at NTPT. With him, we dove deeper in the technical side of the production of these innovative materials that have, processed into case and movement parts, become a hallmark for Richard Mile.

By Martin Green

Haute Time Talks Innovative Materials With Richard Mille & NTPT, Part I

In a unique double interview, Haute Time dives into the world of high-tech materials, created by NTPT and Richard Mille. They deploy cutting-edge technology to create materials that are as strong as they are light. This is not an easy task, as it is very demanding on both the material producers, watch designers and -makers. In our first installment, we are talking with Aurèle Vuillemier, R&D Manager at Richard Mille.

Richard Mille at the SIHH 2014

Among the new models introduced by Richard Mille at the SIHH in Geneva were three athlete-focused sports watches, two of which showcase the brand’s proprietary NTPT carbon case material. NTPT, or North Thin Ply Technology, is a type of carbon used for making racing sails, Formula 1 race cars and aeronautical components. The case is constructed […]