Details

CIRCA: 2000s
CASE MATERIAL: 18k Pink Gold
CASE DIAMETER: 38mm X 45mm
CASE NO’: 1130
DIAL: Skeletonized
MOVEMENT: Automatic
FUNCTIONS: Date, Skeletonized Dial
BOX: Yes
PAPERS: Yes
ACCESSORIES: 18k Pink Gold Tang Buckle, Richard Mille Presentation Box, Black Leather Folder, Product Literature, Warranty Card, Screwdriver

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Lot Essay

Since its inception in 1999, the indie brand Richard Mille has quickly established a niche for itself on the back of its avant-garde movements and flamboyant case designs. Introduced in 2004, the RM-005 was the first automatic model from Richard Mille. It was available in 18k white or rose gold, platinum, or titanium and was powered by Cal. RM-005, a self-winding movement developed by the Fleurier-based Vaucher Manufacture.

This was no ordinary automatic movement, this was the first caliber to use a variable geometry rotor to suit different lifestyles – this device optimises the winding of the mainspring by adapting it to the user’s activities to prevent overwinding. The movement used a titanium baseplate making it extremely lightweight and was fixed to the case on shock isolating rubber mounts and Richard Mille screws, as opposed to a traditional casing ring.

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