Why The Snow-Set Richard Mille RM037 Is Top Of Our Watch Wishlist
Richard Mille continues its popularity with female collectors, thanks to its inherent understanding of what women want. The RM 037 White Gold Snow Set is no exception
If your watch tells a casual onlooker something about you at a glance, what would a Richard Mille timepiece say? It would probably say that you love technical details and horological feats yet you don’t want to sacrifice those for elegance and beauty. That you adore fashion, vibrant colours and gem-setting, but that these design features have to make sense on your wrist and never overpower you as the wearer. It’s no wonder that Richard Mille’s iconic tonneau-shaped women’s pieces have been spotted on the wrists of some of the world’s most elegant and well-dressed women: think Michelle Yeoh, Margot Robbie and Natalie Portman. For Michelle Yeoh especially, who is known for her impeccable taste and impressive collection of high jewellery, her Richard Mille watches are perfect complements to her evening gowns and couture dresses, highlighting their versatility.
So what makes a Richard Mille piece stand out in a sea of ladies’ watches? It’s in the brand’s commitment to extending its male universe to ladies’ watches without compromising on performance and design. The DNA of Richard Mille is always retained, but elevated with exquisite materials and clever engineering, proving that technical sophistication and aesthetic elegance are not mutually exclusive.
Take the RM 037 Ladies’, a watch that according to the brand, ushers in a new feminine era. Taking its cue from the original RM 037, this timepiece puts practicality at the forefront – a sophisticated function selector allows the wearer to switch between winding, neutral and handsetting functions without pulling the crown, ensuring that the integrity of the movement is always protected from any external forces. This feat is achieved via two distinctive pushers that resemble drops of water with the chosen mode subtly displayed (as a H-N-W) between the three and four o’clock position on the dial. Then there’s the movement. The RM 037 Ladies’ is powered by the calibre CRMA1. Built from a skeletonised movement baseplate and crafted from black PVD treated grade 5 titanium, this is not just a powerful movement but a beautiful one.
Through the skilful use of visual contrast, the movement combines satinated surfaces with chamfered, blasted, brushed and polished areas, including rare black polishing. The result? Every detail jumps out and is a pleasure to behold. It’s not wrong to assume that most women like their bling and with the RM 037 WG Snow Set, diamonds are indeed a girl’s best friend. The casebands and bezel of this watch are elevated with brilliant-cut diamonds that have been cut to ensure maximum sparkle and fire and meticulously snow set. Most importantly, it is the integration of the diamonds with the technical profile of the case that ensures a polished and graceful finish.
This is a piece that sits well on the wrist, hugging its curves perfectly so that it always makes a big impact. The RM 037 also comes in other combinations including an 18K red gold caseband with scratch resistant ceramic bezels in white or black, as well as full cases in red or white gold that employ a variety of stone setting and and dial variations using precious gems and materials like diamonds, jasper, onyx and pearl. And while these are unisex pieces that can be enjoyed by everyone, the brand’s special attention to what women collectors want means Richard Mille will always enjoy popularity among stylish women in-the-know.
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From the Harper’s Bazaar Arabia February 2026 issue.