Unconventional and proud: RICHARD MILLE RM 66 suspended tourbillon watch



The fresh RM 66 floating tourbillon watch is undoubtedly one of the most defiant models in the watch set. Its “horns” hand warning is dazzling, symbolizing a new generation and a school of thought. as well as a spiritual world. All those who all seek to challenge all restricts, like RICHARD MILLE, will quickly realize resonance in the unique design with the RM 66 floating tourbillon watch.

One thing that catches the eye is a palm shape made of 5N red gold and useless, holding the movement inside palm of the hand. Just as RICHARD MILLE's always one of a kind style, the palm in this work presents an X-ray-like perspective effect, paying contribution to the RM 052 Metal framework Tourbillon watch, always reminding people of the awe of passing away and the importance of fully making the most of the present. At the same time, the RM 66 floating tourbillon see reminds people of the uninhibited and also rock and roll spirit of the 1958s, when this trend subverted people's lifestyles.

The RM 66 hovering tourbillon watch was created by Cecil, Creative and Progress Director of RICHARD MILLE. Cécile Guenat's design seemed to be inspired by the metal admire gesture of " demon horns": the index kids finger and little finger usually are spread out, and the thumb can be found from the back of the watch positioning the middle finger and wedding ring finger. The five fingers for the hand are first machine made and then transferred to the engraver for further handcrafting. This decoration process was completed by means of Olivier Vaucher, a well known Geneva engraver. After a longer and meticulous trimming along with polishing process, the put together of the finger bones is definitely clearly visible, and the micro-sandblasting surface treatment highlights often the exquisite craftsmanship of the bones.

The super fast winding barrel in the RM 66 manual winding mobility structure is located at a few o'clock and can provide a 72-hour power reserve. The tourbillon is placed at 12 o'clock. This kind of design is the first time to get RICHARD MILLE. The adjusts of the grade 5 ti alloy movement fit the actual lines of the hand, and so are fully hollowed out to ensure highest possible transparency. This is due to the complex technical solution adopted by RICH MILLE, which is a floating tourbillon structure with variable inertia to enhance the hollowing influence, which was rarely seen in RICHARD MILLE watches in the past. The actual tourbillon structural frame is barely fixed at one stop of its shaft to counteract the upper bridge plate by affecting the airy truly feel of the movement and gain better visual effects. Such an adventurous type of design is challenging mainly because RICHARD MILLE’s impact battle test is one of the most tough in the watchmaking industry. That unconventional design provides precious space for the " ballet" performance of the 180-degree turning tourbillon movement.

The RM 66 hanging tourbillon watch that produces rock and roll to life requires sizeable technical ingenuity; in fact , the particular preliminary research and development do the job took 1, 500 a long time, and the case team needed another 9 months to carry out the production. For example , the time scale things resemble guitar picks in addition to extend through a peaked style and design made of titanium alloy. Rapidly challenges of working with ti on this piece, the components ended up first polished and yard to achieve a perfect micro-blasted outcome. Finally, each hour symbol is screwed to the ti alloy bezel. Polishing typically the beveled edges of the viser before black plating is likewise an extremely delicate job.

RICHARD MILLE's unmistakable pursuit of details is also resembled in the production of the spider-shaped top of grade 5 ti alloy. The Gothic prized component on the round black color rubber gasket is decorated with a ruby. This design is the ultimate in putting your unit together technology. Big challenge. The particular engraved skull pattern just as before pays tribute to the RM 052 Skull Tourbillon observe. When the barrel tension extends to optimal conditions, the torque-limiting crown automatically disengages, so avoiding the risk of over-winding.

RICHARD MILLE scenario technical director Julian. Julien Boillat said: " By development to final end, we spent more than 250 hours on this component; additionally , the processing of only 1 crown took another half of the day. Compared with titanium alloy It's not only much more difficult to polish in comparison with red gold or metallic, it is also very difficult to keep often the crown stable during buffing, so we have to use exclusive clamps to hold it from inside. It requires some subtle capabilities. "

Typically the rough style of Carbon TPT® carbon fiber material used in predicament forms a strong contrast together with the precious luster of crimson gold. The middle case connected with grade 5 titanium mix has a satin-finished column, lustrous bevels, and embedded 5N red gold decorative portions. This red gold cosmetic piece has a " Pic de Paris" pattern, that is certainly processed and polished previous to being hand-polished to retain a unique avant-garde feel of the a-hole belt.

Often the RM 66 floating tourbillon watch is limited to 40 pieces. Just like its excessive control of details, it is not a new work full of that all and movement, its unmanageable spirit is fascinating, but a perfect presentation of the brand impression.