Description

RM 17-01 Manual Winding Tourbillon

The RM 17-01 Manual Winding Tourbillon is a new rendition of the RM 017. This watch highlights its very technological and sophisticated calibre through sleek, lovely lines created by the recognizable tonneau-shaped case. The function and power reserve indicators, as well as the amount of titanium in its heart, are just a few examples of how the calibre RM017 brings together everything we love about mechanical innovation. It represents the standards of tradition and excellence that characterize Haute Horlogerie. Manually wound tourbillon movement with indicators for the minutes, seconds, power reserve, and function.

Specifications

• Brand: Richard Mille (RM)
• Model: RM 17-01
• Condition: New & Unworn
• Mechanism: Manual winding
• Calibre: RM17-01
• Power reserve: Around 70 hours (± 10%).

Movement Characteristics

• Movement dimensions: 31.20 x 29.45 mm
• Thickness: 4.65 mm
• Tourbillon diameter: 12.30 mm
• Balance wheel diameter: 10.00 mm
• Number of jewels: 23, set in white gold chatons
• Balance: Glucydur®, 2 arms, 4 setting screws, moment of inertia 10 mg•cm2, angle of lift 53°
• Frequency: 21,600 vph (3 Hz)
• Balance spring: elinvar by Nivarox®
• Shock protection: KIF Elastor KE 160 B28
• Barrel shaft: nickel-free Chronifer® (DIN x 46 Cr 13 + S) with the following characteristics: stainless – antimagnetic – suitable for tempering

Case: The design and manufacture of the watch considered the mechanism, case, and dial collectively. Everything has been built to highly exacting specifications using the analytical engineering design procedures used to create Formula 1 racing vehicles. The tripartite case’s water resistance is 50 meters thanks to two Nitrile O-ring seals. The casing is put together using 12 grade 5 titanium spline screws and 316L stainless steel abrasion-resistant washers.