Richard Mille RM 016 RM 016

Ref #: RM 016 Richard Mille Richard Mille Automatic Winding Extra Flat – RM 016

Richard Mille Automatic Winding Extra Flat – RM 016 INTRODUCTION This was an interesting but difficult stylistic exercise, which called for the creation of a rectangular shape while conserving the brand’s distinguishing hallmarks. The RM 016 entered the Richard Mille collection with a flourish: a distinct identity and an impressive character. The extra-flat, rectangular case of the RM 016 marked a new phase in the brand’s history, yet the watch remains one hundred per cent Richard Mille, featuring the same attention to detail and technical achievement as its predecessors. Skeletonised automatic winding movement with hours, minutes, date and variable-geometry rotor. POWER RESERVE Around 55 hours ( ±  10%). Baseplate And Bridges Made Of Grade 5 Titanium The baseplate and the bridges are crafted of grade 5 titanium, a biocompatible, highly corrosion-resistant and remarkably rigid alloy, which enables the gear train to function effortlessly. The alloy is 90% grade 5 titanium, 6% aluminium and 4% vanadium. This combination further increases the material’s mechanical properties, which explains its frequent use in the aerospace, aeronautics and automobile industries. The skeletonised baseplate and the bridges were subjected to intensive and complete validation tests to optimise their resistance capacities. Date Display Semi-instantaneous, placed in a vertical aperture at 7 o’clock. The calendar disc of sapphire crystal is treated with non reflective coating on both sides. Variable-geometry Rotor The RM 016 uses a variable geometry system to optimise the rotor’s winding motion. Rotor specifications • Arm in grade 5 titanium • 18K white gold weight segment • Weight segment with 6 possible positions adjusted by screws in grade 5 titanium • 18K white gold wings, high palladium content • Ceramic ball bearings • Unidirectional; anti-clockwise winding direction