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Richard Mille RM10 – Titanium
Launched in 2006 as the successor to the RM005, the Richard Mille RM10 had a slightly larger case and a more skeletonized dial than its predecessor. The skeletonization of the movement is also made more apparent through the display case back of the watch, where one can admire the movement that powers the watch.
The watch has a classic curved tonneau case shape, which not only has an excellent presence on the wrist, but also is very comfortable to wear thanks to its curved case that fits the ergonomics of the wrist very well. The watch is incredibly lightweight thanks to its titanium case, which is perfectly proportioned at 39mm x 48mm.
Functionally, it's one of the most basic Richard Mille watches, with only a time and date complication at 7 o'clock. This is intentional, as the RM10 is an entry-level watch for young collectors looking to buy a timepiece from the brand at an affordable price. It also allows users to truly appreciate the simple yet complex design of the watch through its semi-skeletonized movement.
The movement powering the watch is an automatic movement based on a Vaucher base movement, highly modified and custom-made by Richard Mille, with titanium bridges to make the watch ultra-light. Equipped with twin barrels that provide a power reserve of 55 hours, the watch is self-winding with a super-complex and innovative variable-geometry oscillating weight to optimize the winding movement of the oscillating weight. The rotors are made up of multiple parts that can be adjusted on the fly to speed up the rotors with little movement or slow them down to preserve the movement during high-intensity activities. This is indeed a testament to the watchmaking craftsmanship of Richard Mille, which always strives to go the extra mile to provide those exquisite details that really change the wearing experience of the user.
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Richard Mille RM55 – White Ceramic
One of Richard Mille's most successful partnerships was with American professional golfer Bubba Watson through the RM55 white ceramic. When it was first launched, the white ceramic of the RM55 was a real laughing stock for years. Given its all-white exterior, many see it as the rich man's white G-Shock, but overall, it's not a stellar take on Richard Mille. The watch is ultra-light thanks to the ceramic bezel and case back and the white rubber-coated titanium middle case.
The technology behind this watch is impressive. The watch has shock resistance unmatched by other watches. One general rule watch collectors should follow is never to wear a watch while playing golf. The vibrations and jolts of a golf course can wreak havoc on the delicate components of a watch movement. As an innovative brand, Richard Mille worked to find a solution, and finally created a movement that can resist the impact inherent in golf.
To achieve this, Richard Mille enlisted the help of Renaud & Papi, who created an ultra-light movement weighing just 4.3 grams, suspended by 4 shock absorbers that redirect vibrations to the watch's outer frame . The movement is also equipped with 2 barrels placed in parallel to ensure maximum timekeeping efficiency by reducing torque and extending the watch's 55-hour power reserve.
A watch like this has never been seen or made before, a testament to Richard Mille's dedication to innovation. This is truly a groundbreaking sport that required a lot of research and development. To promote the watch and give it the marketing it deserves, it was launched in collaboration with Bubba Watson, who went on to win golf's most prestigious Masters tournament, wearing a white ceramic RM55 on his wrist.