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Richard Mille makes his debut at SIHH
Richard Mille’s first attendance at SIHH was more a case of being seen, that anything new that he had to show. To pre-empt myself a little, the best from Richard Mille this year will come later in the summer months, rather than now.
That said, what he did have in the booth was stunning and I picked on four pieces that perhaps previously I had doubts on. I have stated before that the Richard Mille diver watches were not for me. I think I was wrong on that one. I also brushed over the RM021 ‘Aerodyne’ thinking it was just another base plate. Yet the effect it gives the watch is very different and I have to say that I fell in love with the ‘Aerodyne’.
Hope you enjoy the show!
Thanks for reading
Andrew H
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Richard Mille makes his debut at SIHH
Richard Mille’s first attendance at SIHH was more a case of being seen, that anything new that he had to show. To pre-empt myself a little, the best from Richard Mille this year will come later in the summer months, rather than now. That said, what he did...
RM017
This year’s new watch at SIHH. I am sucker for a square watch, and certainly one that contains a tourbillon, so right from the outset, this watch ticks all the right boxes. It is smart, elegant, yet weighs next to nothing as the case was made from titaniu...
As I said, I'm a sucker for a square tourbillon watch. One of
my favourites too. Thanks Andrew H
I asked Giulio Papi about the development of the RM017..
Giulio said he had to try 3 different approaches to get the original tourbillon movement to fit inside the thinner case and not lose any of the power reserve! It was quite a challenge for him. I think it's an amazing feat. I would love to get my hands on ...
RM021 'Aerodyne'
When I first saw the rendered photos for this watch, I have to say that I was fairly dismissive. Here was another RM002, but with another material and so what! Actually, it is a new material, but the watch has a completely different look and feel in the f...
Wow this RM21 Aerodyne is smoking hot
I really love the curves of this watch, and your pictures give us a perfect idea of the curvature and lines of this RM. The honeycomb baseplate is awesome!! Cheers, Anthony
fantastico
Thanks for the pics..............this watch is super sexy , more curves than a well endowed supermodel ! I like the crown too , I find the regular crown difficult to grip at times. Perhaps similar grooved style crowns will filter in to other models ?
re: RM021 'Aerodyne'
Wow, I really like the RM021 Aerodyne. The honeycomb structure gives it such nice depth and adds so much to the overall look of the piece. Great job with the photos AndrewH, Thanks! -MW
I shall commit heresy
That dial reminds me of a new Hautlence model that I saw at the SBM in November the RM seems to be made very differently, fine flat wires bent and welded together rather than a single block of material EDMed to shape, but the outcome is quite similar.... ...
AaronM - hi - everyone is entitled to their opinion, however,
i think you are off base here. What matters to Richard is technique and materials in the construction of the watch, not the look as decoration. The material itself produces the crystalline structure and pattern of the base plate - its not a stuck on mater...
I wasn't speaking to intent or purpose
but appearence. I also think you are giving Mr. Mille too much credit in this instance. The openwork mesh does not appear to support the mainplate or any of the parts of the watch, they appear to be supported at the top and bottom (6 and 12 o'clock), so i...
It is supportive - it is the material for the baseplate and it is structured
to the circular elements housing the main spring and the escapement. But it is good to discuss the point - thanks Andrew H
RM025
The winner at this year’s Geneve Grand Prix for the Sports Watch category, this was once again a watch that I was not so keen on. But again, the actual watch itself has a pull to the emotions and the senses that make it desirable; and that is a neat eleme...
It is more impressive in the metal than the photos - weight
and gravitas! Thanks for reading Andrew H
RM028
The slightly smaller and younger sibling to the RM025, the RM028 is lighter (due to its all titanium construction) and yet the watch has presence on the wrist in terms of weight because of the size of the case. The movement is the re-worked Vaucher automa...
As a large watch lover myself, I'm curious to see how the RM25 and RM28 fit on the wrist
They look massive but I really do want to try one on my wrist when they begin arriving at the local RM AD. Andrew, do you know how heavy the RM28 is? Is it around the same weight as a RM11? Cheers, Anthony
Have a look at the enclosed picture..
Seems to fit fairly well! Should take a look! Andrew H...
RM17 & RM21/22 RULE
how i wish my bank account will multiply by 100 THANKS ANDREW for the wonderful report
The Aerodyne Winder...
... I am loving the winder on the watch. Always found the winder on my 002 ( and the 010 & 011 for that matter ) a bit numb...but it seems they have 'souped up' the winder now with a nicer ribbed rubber ( oh er felt odd typing that ! ) and a more deta...
Pleasure - as to prices,
I am not sure, but guessing, I think the RM025 is about 400K euros and the RM028 is about 60K euros. The best thing to do is ask your local dealer. Cheers Andrew H