An athlete or politician spotted wearing a Richard Mille watch will often raise eyebrows and make headlines. Why? Not only because of the watches' brash and polarizing designs but also because they can cost over a million dollars.
For those unfamiliar with the world of ultra-high-end watches, it raises a number of questions: How can a watch cost so much? Who can actually afford such a thing, and how? One is kind of forced to ask: what's the deal with Richard Mille? Here's what you need to know about this famous brand and its bonkers watches.