Description

RM 17-02 Manual Winding Tourbillon

The calibre RM17-02 is a tourbillon movement that embodies all our passion for mechanical innovation and stands for the history and high principles of Haute Horlogerie. Tourbillon movement wound manually with indicators for the hours, minutes, power reserve, and function. This RM 17-02 Manual Winding Tourbillon has a safety system with blocking gear. This technique guards against potential overwinding and safeguards the roller jewel of the balance.

Specifications

• Brand: Richard Mille (RM)
• Model: RM 17-02
• Condition: New & Unworn
• Mechanism: Manual winding
• Calibre: RM17-02
• 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.