Richard Mille / Bonbon
Richard Mille Bonbon
Collection profile · 2019
A playful, candy-themed collection featuring fruit and sweet-shaped cases in vivid colours, targeting younger collectors with a more whimsical aesthetic.
Collection shots


Pronunciation & name
bon-BON
Why it matters
Bonbon is an unusual Richard Mille destination because it trades the brand’s normal motorsport and ultralight language for candy-coloured sculpture, making it important for users researching the brand’s playful limited-production side.
Key references
Collection timeline
- 2019 — Richard Mille introduces the Bonbon collection at SIHH.
- 2019 — The family appears as 10 playful fruit and sweet-themed limited models.
- 2019 — Collector coverage focuses on the tension between whimsy and Richard Mille craft.
News
- Bonbon historical-model page 2019 — The official historical-model page documents the collection and lineup. ↗
- SIHH 2019 Bonbon coverage 2019 — Time and Watches summarized the SIHH launch and variants. ↗
- Bonbon craftsmanship review 2019 — Quill & Pad covered the craft and daring behind the collection. ↗
- Frank Ocean Bonbon watch spotting 2019 — Hodinkee later highlighted the RM 37-01 Kiwi as a recognizable Bonbon watch. ↗
Fun facts
Ten-model family
The Bonbon collection was presented as a themed set of fruit and sweet-inspired models.
Serious craft, playful surface
The collection’s bright look sits on the same high-end case and finishing platform associated with Richard Mille.
FAQ
When was the Bonbon introduced?
Watchatlas uses 2019 as the source-backed first major introduction year for the Bonbon collection page.
What are the key Bonbon references to know?
Start with Cupcake, Marshmallow, Sweets; these are the reference chips used to anchor the collection page.
Why does the Bonbon matter?
Bonbon is an unusual Richard Mille destination because it trades the brand’s normal motorsport and ultralight language for candy-coloured sculpture, making it important for users researching the brand’s playful limited-production side.
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