2022 is set to be an extraordinary year: we have seen the RM 38-02 pink tourbillon launched by RICHARD MILLE and the RM UP-01 break the record for mechanical watches with a thickness of 1.76 mm. series maps the stars on the wrist. As the time of 2022 gradually passes, RICHARD MILLE recently launched two new watches, combining the brand’s watchmaking creativity with superb craftsmanship.
In March this year, RICHARD MILLE launched a new brown cermet model for the classic tourbillon series RM 17-01 watch. . Its metal-ceramic case exudes a metallic brown light, which matches the red gold case band, glowing with a pleasant warmth.
RM 17-01 tourbillon watch
The RM 17-01 Tourbillon watch is a continuation of the RM 017 series: the iconic tonneau-shaped case features clean and elegant lines, highlighting its elegant and technically sophisticated movement. Caliber RM 017 symbolizes the tradition and superior values of haute horlogerie, incorporating Richard Mille’s dedication to mechanical innovation and showing it through the display of functions and power reserve, and even the large amount of titanium alloy used in the movement .
Tourbillon Watch RM 17-02 (Blue)
Tourbillon Watch RM 17-02 (White)
The recently launched RM 17-02 tourbillon watch uses TZP blue ceramic or ATZ white ceramic to create the watch’s complicated curves, which requires a long process of precision machining and diamond polishing. The warm sheen of the mirror-polished edge highlights the tonneau-shaped case and columns. The polished columns themselves underline the utmost elegance of the satin-finish red gold case band. The RM017 movement carried by the watch symbolizes the tradition and excellence cherished in advanced watchmaking, and embodies RICHARD MILLE’s enthusiasm for mechanical innovation and relentless pursuit of visual details. At the same time, the bridges and bottom plates of this watch are treated with blue and gold PVD coatings, which complement the ceramic and add a nice shine to the smooth curves of the RM 17-02 Tourbillon watch.
The shape of the new RM 17-02 watch is like a flowing note, breaking free from the chains of gravity, dancing a light ballet, playing a song of elegance and excellence, just to interpret RICHARD MILLE’s passion and the beauty of the design and crafts.
Not only is there a new addition to the RM 017 series, but the RM 21-01 watch, which has attracted a lot of attention since its launch, also ushered in a later work.
RM 21-01 streamlined tourbillon watch
The RM 21-01 aerodynamic tourbillon watch is one of the masterpieces that incorporates aerospace elements. The first thing that catches your eye is the new case design. The structure of the 5N red gold case is very complicated, and the Carbon TPT® carbon fiber material bezel and column are used as structural support to further strengthen its precise structure. The center of the bottom plate is still made of Carbon TPT® carbon fiber material, and the blue PVD-coated HAYNES® 214® material is used for the first time to create a honeycomb orthorhombic crystal structure on the bottom plate, reflecting the concept of airflow. This nickel-chromium-aluminum-iron alloy can withstand high temperatures above 955 degrees Celsius and is a special material for aerospace engine combustion chambers.
The sapphire glass mirror allows the structure of the RM 21-01 manual winding movement to be unreservedly presented. The power reserve indication is at 11 o’clock on the watch and the torque indicator is at 1 o’clock. The latter can visually display the internal tension of the mainspring, thereby optimizing the timing performance of the movement. At 4 o’clock there is a function selector that can be controlled via a button located in the center of the Carbon TPT® carbon fiber and 5N red gold crown; the crown is fitted with a gasket of the same material as the white rubber strap. With a simple push, you can switch between neutral (N), winding (W) and setting the clock time (H).
RM 21-02 Aerodyne Tourbillon watch
The new RM 21-02 Aerodyne tourbillon watch recently released by RICHARD MILLE is also inspired by the aviation field. The aeronautical sector has always been an inexhaustible source of inspiration for RICHARD MILLE, and Carbon TPT® carbon fiber is an extraordinary material from the universe. In addition, many materials are from the aviation world and are used in the watch industry, such as titanium alloy, honeycomb titanium aluminum plate, ARCAP, tungsten carbide, Alusic alloy and so on.
The geometric honeycomb structure in the bottom plate of the RM 21-02 watch is made of black PVD-coated HAYNES ® 214 ® material, which is often found in technically demanding professional gas turbine components, such as honeycomb gaskets. bee, mud flaps of the combustion chamber and Other components that limit static oxidation. The geometric honeycomb pattern was originally the research topic of NASA and applied to the wing of a supersonic aircraft. Both Carbon TPT® carbon fiber and HAYNES ®214® materials undoubtedly reflect the concept of aviation and speed.
torque indicator
Both the barrel and the tourbillon are positioned within the center of the streamlined structure of the watch. Balance on a light bridge with four arms on either side. The function dial, power reserve indicator and torque indicator can help users know the performance of the watch clearly. The whole system is made of pentapole titanium alloy, and the bridge plates are treated with black and gray PVD coating.
If the RM 17-02 Tourbillon watch is a rejuvenation model of the classic watch, showing the aesthetics of the watch, then the RM 21-02 Aerodyne Tourbillon watch redefines the design, mechanical production and application of materials, pushing the boundaries of watchmaking. These two watches embody the essence of the RICHARD MILLE brand and are worth exploring.
