RM 037
RM 037
SOPHISTICATED, REFINED, DARING
Our objective for this model was to construct a synthesis, to bring together all the experience we have gained since the creation of the brand in one watch. And it had to be spectacular, both technically and aesthetically, with finishing also of an exceptional level.
Extreme technicity, sophistication and hand finishing in the grand tradition of Swiss watchmaking make the RM 037 an exceptional piece which exemplifies the innovative style that is Richard Mille’s hallmark.
A technical exercise in aesthetic visual contrasts
CALIBRE CRMA1
Skeletonised automatic-winding in-house movement
Hours, minutes, variable-geometry rotor, oversize date and function selector
Power reserve: around 50 hours (± 10%)
Dimensions: 52.20 x 34.40 x 12.50 mm
BASEPLATE AND BRIDGES MADE OF GRADE 5 TITANIUM
Microblasted grade 5 titanium with an electroplasma treatment gives great rigidity to the baseplate, as well as precise surface flatness which is essential for the perfect functioning of the gear train. The bridges are also in grade 5 titanium, microblasted and electroplasma treated.
The skeletonised baseplate and the bridges were subjected to separate and extensive validation tests to ensure optimal strength requirements.
OVERSIZE DATE DISPLAY
Semi-instantaneous, horizontally placed under 12 o’clock, functioning via two skeletonised calendar discs over a white field.
FUNCTION SELECTOR
The function selector shows Richard Mille’s passion for mechanical innovation. A push-button makes it possible to select the winding, neutral and hand-setting functions with a simple push.
A hand displays the selected function:
W (Winding)
N (Neutral)
H (Hand Setting)
With this special gear system, stressful forces placed upon the crown are minimised, and any possible interference of the crown’s functions with the movement is made impossible.
MOVEMENT CHARACTERISTICS
28.00 x 22.90 mm
5.79 mm
25
CuBe, 4 arms, 4 setting screws, moment of inertia 7.5 mg•cm², angle of lift 50°
28,800 vph (4 Hz)
AK3
INCABLOC 908.22.211.100 (transparent)
Rubifix (transparent)
CASE IN WHITE CERAMIC
A lengthy, delicate machining and diamond grinding process is required to create the complex shapes of the white ATZ ceramic bezel and caseback showcased by a matt finish. This ATZ ceramic is based on aluminium oxide powder tubes injected at a pressure of 2,000 bar.
This high-pressure injection increases rigidity by 20-30% and reduces the material's porosity to an absolute minimum. Hypo-allergenic and one of the hardest materials in the world after diamond, ATZ ceramic is valued for its remarkable resistance to scratches, shocks and abrasion, as well as for its eternal whiteness, making it the perfect material for a watch case.
The warm shine on the highly polished rim highlights the tonneau-shaped case. The pillars, which are also polished, accentuate the supreme elegance of the satin white gold caseband. The overall effect is further heightened by the mother-of-pearl and diamonds embellishing the dial.
PATENTED STEM-CROWN CONSTRUCTION
This crown fully guarantees the integrity of the movement protecting the mechanism from external influences, since it does not use a classical crown attachment that penetrates to the movement’s heart.
The result is a crown that is virtually impossible to dislodge, yet is easily inserted and removed in the skillful hands of the watchmaker when needed; a longsighted view that is typical of the brand’s philosophy.
VARIATIONS
RM 037 - White ceramic
Other features
FINISHING
• Microblasted anglage
• Microblasted-milled section
• Microblasted sinks
• Electroplasma treatment for the baseplate and the bridges
• Satin-finished surfaces
• Hand-polished anglage
• Hand-polished sinks
• Burnished sections
• Concave chamfering with a diamond tool
• Diamond-polished angles
• Circular-finished faces
• Rhodium plating (before cutting the teeth)
