An autographed Richard Mille watch that’s been signed by Pharrell Williams is being auctioned for charity.
The Richard Mille RM 65-01 Automatic Split-Seconds Chronograph, described in a press release as one of the brand’s “most complex automatic watches,” is now available for bidding. Made of red gold and Carbon TPT, the watch features Pharrell’s signature and is being sold through Joopiter, the auction house he founded.
The net proceeds from the auction are set to be donated to Black Ambition — a non-profit initiative created by Pharrell that’s focused on closing the opportunity and wealth gaps in entrepreneurship by investing capital and resources into high-growth startups.
Whoever the winning bidder is will also be invited to one of Richard Mille’s exclusive annual global events. In the past, they’ve included the Richard Mille Art Prize at the Louvre Abu Dhabi and the Chantilly Arts & Elegance biennial car and lifestyle showcase that’s near Paris.
The auction runs from Dec. 3 to Dec. 13, so interested bidders should act quickly.
Pharrell’s collaboration with Richard Mille is fitting, as he has been a longtime supporter of the brand. Recently, he showcased his $1.8 million Richard Mille UP-01 Ferrari while on television.
Back in 2022, Pharrell auctioned off a bunch of his treasured jewelry pieces via Joopiter. In a recent cover story, Pharrell explained that he felt “so free” by auctioning the items and that “whatever happens to them happens to them."
