Celebrity Watch Hunting is a series of columns that takes a snapshot of what kind of watches celebrities around the world are wearing. This time, we will be looking at the Richard Mille watch worn by Kanye West, who is active in a variety of fields, from hip-hop to sneaker design.
Text by Yukaco Numamoto
Article published on June 2021, 8
Kanye West is also a talented sneaker producer
Kanye West has achieved global success in many fields, not only as a hip-hop MC, but also as a music producer and fashion designer. He is also a fashion icon who has gained immense support for his style of coordinating luxury brands with street fashion, so let's take a look at the Richard Mille RM 010 that he wore on his 2016 tour.
Richard Mille RM 010
To optimize winding, the Richard Mille RM 010 features a variable-geometry rotor, which adjusts the rotor's inertia by selecting one of six positions for the weight.
For example, if the watch is worn by someone with little arm movement, positioning the weight closer to the outer periphery of the rotor will increase the moment of inertia, causing the rotor to rotate more, resulting in higher winding efficiency. Conversely, if the watch is worn often in situations where the arm swings more, such as during sports, positioning the weight closer to the inside will prevent the watch from winding up too much.
Automatic winding (Cal. RMAS7). 32 jewels. 28,800 vph. Power reserve approximately 55 hours. 18KRG (48mm x 39.3mm, 13.84mm thick). Water resistant to 50m.
Although the weight adjustment must be done by a watchmaker, it is a unique mechanism that can be personalized to suit the user's lifestyle.
The model worn by Kanye West features a satin-finished 18K gold case and a black rubber strap, giving it a simpler look compared to other Richard Mille models.
Kanye West has his own brand and is interested in running for president in 2024.
According to Bloomberg, Kanye West's net worth is estimated at approximately 720 billion yen. Much of this is due to the success of his own brand, "YEEZY," which is run by Adidas and GAP in the sneaker and apparel business. When news broke in 2020 that he had signed a 10-year contract with GAP, GAP's stock price rose by 40%, making him one of the most influential artists.
Kanye West, who has achieved success in various fields, has a wide-ranging watch collection that includes Rolex, Patek Philippe, and Apple Watch. Luxury sports watches seem to be his favorite genre, and he has been photographed frequently wearing them alongside casual styles. This style has gained popularity among young people, and it is said that it has even shaped the current "luxury sports" boom.
Kanye West may look like a big man in photos, but at 173cm tall, he's not much different from the average Japanese man. However, the presence he exudes is immeasurable. His recent favorite style is wearing a scarf over his head, completely hiding his face (perhaps he's using it as both a mask and sunglasses).
Many celebrities who wear Richard Mille have established personalities. It's a unique watch, and given its price range, it's clear that it's not something everyone can afford. Perhaps the watch's aura complements its own unique style. This Richard Mille RM 010 seems to fit in with his personal style and unique personality. Kanye West is busy both personally and professionally, managing YEEZY, negotiating his divorce with Kim Kardashian, and announcing his intention to run for president again in 24. We'll be keeping an eye on his future actions and any new additions he may make to his watch collection.
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