In a groundbreaking expedition that merges endurance with elegance, Richard Mille brand partner and acclaimed French mountaineer Charles Dubouloz (Instagram) has become the first alpinist to explore and summit Jabal Raal, the highest peak in Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea region. This historic climb, undertaken in collaboration with Richard Mille (Instagram), reflects a shared ethos of pushing human and mechanical limits.
Guided by the pioneering spirit of Richard Mille, Dubouloz embarked on a journey across uncharted landscapes, unveiling the raw beauty and untold stories of the Red Sea mountains. “There is a purity to this land,” he shared. “It invites exploration. There is elegance in its rawness, and the ambition behind it all is as vast as the landscape.”
Since joining the Richard Mille family in 2023, Dubouloz has embodied the brand’s values of resilience, precision, and relentless pursuit of excellence. For this expedition, he wore the RM 67-02 Automatic Winding Extra Flat, a timepiece engineered for extremes. Weighing just 32 grams, the watch combines Carbon TPT composite, grade 5 titanium, and an elastic wristband, and is the lightest watch ever created by the brand, ensuring flawless performance under the most demanding conditions.
Dubouloz’s achievement stands as more than a record-setting ascent; it is a testament to human determination and design mastery. The partnership between Richard Mille and Dubouloz underscores a mutual commitment to exploration, innovation, and a love of the great outdoors. Together, they continue to chart new horizons, redefining what it means to climb higher, in both spirit and craftsmanship.
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