Dedicated to Qatari high jumper Mutaz Essa Barshim, this replica rm-67 bashim adapts the ultra-thin 067-02 platform for an athlete who competes in one of track and field’s most visually dramatic events. The RM 067-02 measures just 7.8mm thick and uses a carbon TPT tonneau case that weighs almost nothing on the wrist. Richard Mille designed this slim architecture specifically for athletes who need zero distraction during performance, and Barshim’s high-jump discipline demands exactly that kind of unobtrusive fit. The skeletonized dial reveals the ultra-thin automatic movement while colored accents reference the athlete’s Qatari national identity.

Technical Overview

• Case dimensions: approximately 38.7mm x 47.5mm
• Case thickness: 7.8mm
• Case material: carbon TPT composite
• Crystal: sapphire with anti-reflective coating
• Strap: rubber with titanium clasp
• Movement: automatic ultra-thin skeletonized
• Functions: hours, minutes, seconds

The 7.8mm profile makes the Barshim edition virtually invisible under athletic wear, solving the problem that thicker RM models create when worn during physical activity.

Inside the Movement

The ultra-thin automatic caliber inside the 067-02 uses a micro-rotor rather than a full-size oscillating weight, which is how Richard Mille achieves the slim case height without sacrificing automatic winding. Bridges are skeletonized to reveal as much of the gear train as possible, and the overall visual effect through the sapphire crystal is mechanical transparency within an impossibly thin package. Compare this Barshim edition against the Wayde van Niekerk version to see how athlete-specific accents differentiate two mechanically identical watches. Both share the RM 67 collection page but speak to different sporting narratives.

What Sets It Apart

High jump demands explosive vertical force, and any extra weight on the wrist becomes a tangible distraction during the approach run. The 067-02 platform was built to disappear during exactly that kind of effort, which is why multiple track-and-field athletes gravitated toward it. The Barshim edition distinguishes itself through subtle color touches that nod to Qatar without overwhelming the carbon and sapphire palette. Among the various 067-02 athlete editions, this one reads as confident and purposeful. This replica rm-67 bashim captures that focused athletic identity within the thinnest RM silhouette available.