3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Feb 28, 2026 09:17 PM ISTThe RM 57-03 Tourbillon Sapphire Dragon. (richardmille.com)The ultra-rare RM 57-03 Tourbillon Sapphire Dragon – Red Quartz TPT Case Limited Release, a masterpiece valued at Rs 24 crore, is an accessory that goes beyond being a watch—it is a marvel of engineering, crafted from sapphire blocks. These timepieces are so exclusive that only a handful exist worldwide. An artistic creation in sapphire and gold has been incorporated within a tourbillon movement. In India, only Karan Aujla and Anant Ambani own pieces of it.The dragon, a mythical creature originating in an ancestral imaginary world and central to Oriental culture, symbolises perseverance and success, as well as the power and strength that make it a master of the elements. In the watch, the dragon encircles the manually-wound tourbillon calibre, designed by Olivier Vaucher, a major name in engraving in Geneva, who collaborated with Richard Mille movement and exterior engineers.Sapphire, a material used to craft the most complex cases and movement components, was chosen for its transparency, resulting from the purity of the aluminium oxide crystals (Al2O3), and its hardness of 1,800 Vickers. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Insanely Luxurious Indians (@insanelyluxuriousindians)What makes this watch special?A fusion of technical innovation and artistic mastery, the watch is 42.7 mm in diameter and 14.55 mm thick, with 50 meters of water resistance. In red carbon TPT, the tonneau-shaped case showcases the intricately sculpted dragon wrapped around the tourbillon. The dragon itself is an extraordinary feat of craftsmanship: its body carved in sapphire, painstakingly laser-engraved and polished, while the head, claws, and spine are rendered in red gold, finished with delicate hand-painted details. At its heart beats the Calibre RM 57-03, a manual-winding tourbillon movement offering a 48-hour power reserve.ALSO READ | Badshah finally reveals the most expensive watch he has ever bought: ‘I can’t tell you…will get raided’The head and feet, carved in red gold, also accentuate the sapphire’s crystalline texture and the subject’s volume. The minute details of the scales were the result of a long and delicate process of painting with gold, while applying these to the dragon’s tongue and eyes added a final artistic dimension to the piece.The RM 57-03 Tourbillon Sapphire Dragon is a unique addition to the collection, combining tried-and-tested traditional techniques with technical innovation. Available only in Asia, the RM 57-03 is produced in a limited edition of 55 pieces, 5 of which feature a sapphire case. For more lifestyle news, click here to join our WhatsApp Channel and also follow us on Instagram© IE Online Media Services Pvt LtdTags:Anant Ambaniwatches