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Hello Ron,
Hi cheaper,
Difference between v1 and v2 rm002 and rm003
Hi guys,
I've been searching around trying to figure out the difference between the 2 versions.... Can't find the answer.
I finally register so i can post here 
Anybody can enlighten me.
Thanks in advance.
Cheers,
Ron.
Multiple detail changes…...
…….but the easiest way to spot is the carbon baseplate on the V2, if I am not mistaken.
RM002/003 versions
Indeed the main difference between the two is that the version 1 has a titanium baseplate and the version 2 has a carbon nanofiber baseplate.
This difference is very easy to see with the naked eye.
More tricky are the different incremental changes within version 2.
There were several changes to the back plate constructions (1 part, 2 part and even 3 part backplates I believe), the addition of a tiny engraved movement number plate, and other changes to the construction of the function pusher mechanism. Visually easy to detect; the earliest versions of these have a rather small diameter pusher in the crown, later replaced with a wider diameter pusher.
I am afraid I do not know all the details about these incremental changes, I just remember seeing them at some point, probably because the RM002 is my favourite model of all ;-0)
All of our watches go through these kinds of incremental improvements on an almost continuous level, and i am afraid cannot remember even a fraction of those updates in detail !
Ciao tutti,
Theodore Diehl
Company Spokesman & Horologist
Richard Mille Watches
Great info
Thanks for the info Theodore,
So if i send a v1 for servicing, will i get back a v2?
No ;-0)
No, that is not quite the case, I am afraid I have not been clear.
The versions don't get upgraded to new versions with a servicing. Version 1 titanium and Version 2 nanofiber are some years apart and radically different in their internal assembly and parts design. Such a change would require a whole new movement.
What I am referring to are incremental changes to some parts within a specific version that will likely take place according to the insight of the watchmakers.
For instance a different strength spring or a slightly different profile star wheel, a jewel or as mentioned a new pusher set up in the crown.
It is exactly like a car: if your bring your 4 year old Audi or Maserati in for servicing, they don't give you a whole new motor.
However, they might put a different chip in for the fuel management system and upgrade a belt or wheel here and there.
In the 002 Version 1 the baseplate is titanium; it is more authentic and rare in that original state in any case.
Ciao tutti,
Theodore Diehl
Company Spokesman & Horologist
Richard Mille Watches