Richard Mille

About a year and a half ago I was sitting with Richard in the lounge at the Le Mans Classic and noted a new watch on his wrist. Sure it was the RM011 movement, but this was a different case; something that I was later told was an experimental piece. One o...  

You can have cutting edge technology well as the best of what horology can offer packaged in a piece of art on your wrist. Thanks for the great article, Andrew!

the watches are like looking at a bunch tiny, busy, criss-crossing architecture. As a watch, kind of absurd and extremely difficult to, um.... READ. But conceptually? Most of RM's stuff is a stimulant toa certain part of the wealthy brain that needs a ver... 

admit that the photos do not do the watches justice - thats my fault - but they are very readable. But then I do wholeheartedly agree that they are cool and concept based. Andrew H

is still such a fabulous watch to see and thanks for wearing it. Cheers Andrew H

...Nice article. People ask this often, the difference between 'forged carbon' and nanotube carbon, etc... Great to have some clear explanations and photos... Greetings to you and Allen (whom I owe an email!) Ciao, Rob

below that includes a more detailed (and excellent) explanation. Hope to see you soon. Andrew H

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Which of these many types of carbons is it made from?

to try out the case. There had to be a movement in the case to see how it performed in housing the movement (with pushers) and the RM008/050 movements are so expensive that in this instance, they used the RM011 movement instead. Still a test for the case.... 

I was trying to clarify for myself the range of high-tech case materials RM is now using. I understand the 011 Carbon case is not nano-tube carbon but it also seems not to be similar to the AP or Hublot woven carbon fibre cases. Can you shed any light on ... 

Best of Richard Mille the RM027 and this 050, and more accessible I would add the 035 too. True research watch, thought for technical excellence and everyday's use. -- I have a dream in the future for Richard Mille. To make things as light as possible fir... 

There are a number of projects in the works - just takes a long time to bring them to market! Andrew H

I am glad for your research and for bringing us the links and scientific data to back up the watches! They are truly at the cutting edge of watch-making now! Cheers to you and Richard! Stephen

...have incredible axial tensile strength. However, they do not react so well to compression, nor to radial (side) loads which compress their structure (see image below - the round thing is a Buckyball, similar hexagonal carbon structure but spherical). T...  

What I do like is how the theoretical tubes that you have shown resemble the tubes from the photo. All agreed on the rigidity concerns for the tubes is aligned in the structure. Could be 'bucky balls' are used randomly instead and simply classified as nan... 

Love it when you step in with regards to such matters! Cheers mate! Stephen

tech knowledge than I do! Andrew H

I love the fact that he's so passionate about horology...just look as those waving hand gestures. I also like the fact that he doesn't need to push his brand by wearing RM clothing. They're close with AP. But, it's very nonchalant that he's wearing clothi... 

There were some people from AP in the RM lounge at the LeMans Classic. And yes, Richard's enthusiasm is both evident and ever present. Cheers Andrew H