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Z3's live reporting from SIHH 2010 provides an intimate look into Richard Mille's debut at the prestigious watch fair. His candid photos and observations capture the brand's distinctive booth, its popular new models like the RM020 and RM025, and even a rare sighting of Richard Mille alongside F.P. Journe. This report offers a valuable historical snapshot of Richard Mille's early presence at SIHH.
PuristSPro's 2010 SIHH Live Reporting by Z3
Richard Mille at SIHH
The new entrant to SIHH has a sexily designed booth, with strong popularity and plenty of traffic...
As I was checking in at the front desk, I was greeted by the Man himself, and the visiting buddy FP Journe.
Here are some of the pieces that were present at the show:
RM020 - heavy, chunky (especially the chain), and total deviation from the traditional elegance of the pocket watch - a clash of philosophy and style, fascinating...
Well constructed, notice the different styles of polishing on the stand's pushers.
RM025
Several extensions of the previous models
RM022 "Aerodyne", check out the "honeycomb" dial!
RM028. The new diver's watch.
This piece has generated a lot of buzz. Personally, I find many of RM's other creations to be much more fascinating. This piece is quite thick, and I feel that the bezel is too wide, squishing the dial... At the price of over US$70,000, it left me scratching my head a bit...
RM019 - This is my favorite watch at the show - the "Celtic Knot" (or the "Infinity Knot"). The three-dimensional diamond-set gold "thread" passes through various components of the movement, and ties into a knot. The bridge is made out of onyx.
This piece showcases prowess not only in watchmaking, but also in working with precious stones, and in intricate jewelry making... Bravo!
Onyx bridge.
The "Infinity knot" with pave diamonds
Another fascinating piece with strong demonstration of innovation and super craftmanship, in collaboration with the jewelry-maker Boucheron, where the components are made of onyx!
It is said that when held under the light, the stone parts provide a semi-translucent visual effect
How amazing is it that modern machineries can cut stones into thin working parts - projects like these were unthinkable 10 years ago...
Hope you enjoyed the photos!
Yours truly,
Jon (Z3)
This message has been edited by Z3 on 2010-01-28 22:43:41 This message has been edited by 219 on 2010-01-29 04:09:27 This message has been edited by 219 on 2010-02-03 07:10:35The Richard Mille RM 019 Tourbillon is a notable example of the brand's early commitment to integrating advanced materials and complex horological mechanisms. This model stands out for its focus on the tourbillon complication, presented with a distinctive aesthetic that combines technical innovation with a refined finish. It represents a period where Richard Mille was establishing its design language and engineering principles, particularly in the realm of high-complication timepieces for a discerning clientele.
The RM 019 features a tonneau-shaped case, a signature of the brand, crafted from 18k white gold. The movement, visible through the sapphire crystal, is a hand-wound tourbillon caliber. This caliber is known for its intricate construction and the integration of the tourbillon mechanism, designed to enhance timekeeping precision. The watch is fitted with a sapphire crystal on both the front and back, allowing for an unobstructed view of the movement's architecture.
This reference appeals to collectors interested in Richard Mille's foundational tourbillon models and those who appreciate the brand's approach to material science and movement design. The RM 019 is part of a series of early tourbillon watches that helped define Richard Mille's position in the high-end watch market, offering a blend of technical prowess and distinctive visual identity. It is a testament to the brand's consistent pursuit of innovation within traditional watchmaking frameworks.
for me my fav is the RM 022 but they all look so spectacular wow thx for the pics jon
..When you run through that series of pics, the aerodyne. celtoc knot, desk/pocket watch I am absolutley amazed by how stunning ( and that is not a word I use often ) many of the RM pieces are. He must be incredibly proud to continue coming up with such absolutley fantastic designs. On these photos you can really see the depth & complexity of the pieces, in my mind there is nothing else on the market that gets close to the RM appeal. I think as the years go by RM is going to gain an exceptional
I feel that RM started out as a futuristic, cool and tough sports watch brand with cold color tones, but now he has expanded its breadth and created models that are artistic, colorful, yet still technically sophisticated. The "Celtic knot" and all the pieces with precious stone components (with Boucheron) are good examples. Yes I agree, those things are so expensive... Jon (Z3)
but i've always been drawn to the sporty, streamline, and the beautifully mechanical aspects (with different and often untraditional materials) of RM watches. as a result, i see the diamonds and celtic knot (while beautiful) as "cluttering." does anyone else feel that way?
Whereas the other models have simple and clean see-through dial, the "honeycomb" pattern is very elaborate, and as the strongest structure in molecular chemistry, gives it a sense of "toughness"=) Glad you liked it. Take care my friend. Jon (Z3)
one of my absolute favourites. Think of it this way, as we get used to carrying mobile phones, and perhaps even tablet PC's, then why not a watch that sits in the pocket too? The design is contemporary, with suits, jeans, it would be so 'dandy'! Great photos of RM and FPJ together. Many thanks. Andrew H PS. Pleasure meeting you at SIHH.
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