Richard Mille RM 55-01 Manual-Wound Watch with the New Ultralight RMUL4 Movement
Richard Mille introduces the brand new RM 55-01 manual-winding watch, whose design philosophy echoes Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's popular quote: " True improvement comes not from including more, but from eliminating all that is unnecessary. "
The resulting watch features a simplified structure right down to basic mechanical functions, along with each component positioned based on its structural or specialized purpose.
The actual model is available in three situation options-carbon fiber TPT, greyish quartz TPT, and white-colored quartz TPT-each measuring 47. 33 mm x 37. 95 mm and 10. 75 mm thick.
These advanced ceramic material combine lightweight construction together with robust shock and scrape resistance, and their layered areas give each watch a distinctive visual character. The tonneau-shaped case retains Richard Mille's signature flowing lines as well as ergonomic curves.
At the heart of this timepiece may be the new manual-winding RMUL4 motion, an ultra-lightweight movement with a weight less than 5 grams.
Operating at 4 Hz (28, 800 heurt per hour), this watch boasts a power reserve of approximately 55 hours, continuing Richard Mille's long-standing emphasis on lightweight anatomist and skeletonized construction.
The choice of manual winding contributes to this goal through the elimination of the mass of the automatic rotor while allowing a good unobstructed view of the movements.
The activity features a grade 5 titanium baseplate, chosen for its higher rigidity, corrosion resistance, and light-weight properties. Its surface is actually micro-blasted and coated having a black PVD coating.
The gear train will be supported by three Grade five titanium bridges, brushed and also treated with Titalyt electrochemical oxidation, a process that enhances surface area hardness and scratch opposition while giving the metal the matte finish.
Like many Richard Mille movements, its controlling mechanism is designed with balance and shock resistance in its core.
This particular freewheel uses four portable weights for variable inertia adjustment, rather than a traditional rapid regulator, thus improving extensive timekeeping stability. It also combines a stop-seconds mechanism with regard to precise time adjustment.
Power is supplied with a dual-cylinder system, meticulously made to provide a more stable torque output during operation.
Distributing energy via two barrels reduces tension on internal components, causing a smoother power move over its 55-hour independent running time.
The movement is guaranteed to the case by Quality 5 titanium spline anchoring screws and framed by satin-polished pillars and a polished viser.
Above this, the rhodium-plated pointer area is micro-blasted, sweeping throughout a multi-part flange made up of titanium, carbon fiber, and metal, increasing depth and comparison while maintaining sharpness.
