Unconventional and proud: RICHARD MILLE RM 66 hanging tourbillon watch








The newest RM 66 floating tourbillon watch is undoubtedly one of the most defiant models in the watch sequence. Its “horns” hand signal is dazzling, symbolizing any generation and a school of thought. and also a spiritual world. All those who also seek to challenge all restrictions, like RICHARD MILLE, will see resonance in the unique design in the RM 66 floating tourbillon watch.



First thing that catches the eye will be the palm shape made of 5N red gold and useless, holding the movement inside the palm of the hand. Much like RICHARD MILLE's always special style, the palm on this work presents an X-ray-like perspective effect, paying homage to the RM 052 Bones Tourbillon watch, always reminding people of the awe of dying and the importance of fully savoring the present. At the same time, the RM 66 floating tourbillon see reminds people of the uninhibited in addition to rock and roll spirit of the nineteen sixties, when this trend subverted people's lifestyles.



The RM 66 flying tourbillon watch was produced by Cecil, Creative and Improvement Director of RICHARD MILLE. Cécile Guenat's design has been inspired by the metal admire gesture of " demon horns": the index ring finger and little finger are usually spread out, and the thumb is seen from the back of the watch having the middle finger and band finger. The five fingers around the hand are first machine made and then transferred to the engraver for further handcrafting. This decoration process was completed simply by Olivier Vaucher, a well-known Geneva engraver. After a very long and meticulous trimming as well as polishing process, the summarize of the finger bones will be clearly visible, and the micro-sandblasting surface treatment highlights the particular exquisite craftsmanship of the joint parts.



The fast winding barrel in the RM 66 manual winding movements structure is located at 6th o'clock and can provide a 72-hour power reserve. The tourbillon is found at 12 o'clock. This kind of design is the first time regarding RICHARD MILLE. The shape of the grade 5 ti alloy movement fit typically the lines of the hand, and therefore are fully hollowed out to ensure highest transparency. This is due to the complex physical 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 merely fixed at one ending of its shaft to stop the upper bridge plate coming from affecting the airy sense of the movement and attain better visual effects. Such an exciting design is challenging due to the fact RICHARD MILLE’s impact level of resistance test is one of the most exacting in the watchmaking industry. That unconventional design provides beneficial space for the " ballet" performance of the 180-degree spinning tourbillon movement.



The RM 66 suspended tourbillon watch that delivers rock and roll to life requires substantial technical ingenuity; in fact , often the preliminary research and development perform took 1, 500 several hours, and the case team had taken another 9 months to finish the production. For example , the time scale items resemble guitar picks and also extend through a peaked design and style made of titanium alloy. Inspite of the challenges of working with ti on this piece, the components have been first polished and surface to achieve a perfect micro-blasted outcome. Finally, each hour indicate is screwed to the ti alloy bezel. Polishing the actual beveled edges of the board before black plating is additionally an extremely delicate job.



RICHARD MILLE's best pursuit of details is also mirrored in the production of the spider-shaped top of grade 5 ti alloy. The Gothic prized component on the round dark-colored rubber gasket is decorated with a ruby. This construction is the ultimate in assemblage technology. Big challenge. The particular engraved skull pattern again pays tribute to the RM 052 Skull Tourbillon observe. When the barrel tension actually reaches optimal conditions, the torque-limiting crown automatically disengages, hence avoiding the risk of over-winding.



RICHARD MILLE circumstance technical director Julian. Julien Boillat said: " Coming from development to final conclusion, we spent more than 2 hundred hours on this component; additionally , the processing of just one single crown took another half of the day. Compared with titanium alloy It's not only much more difficult to polish as compared to red gold or iron, it is also very difficult to keep the particular crown stable during buffing, so we have to use specific clamps to hold it from inside. It requires some subtle expertise. "



Typically the rough style of Carbon TPT® carbon fiber material used in the truth forms a strong contrast with all the precious luster of reddish gold. The middle case regarding grade 5 titanium metal has a satin-finished column, finished bevels, and embedded 5N red gold decorative parts. This red gold attractive piece has a " Aiguille de Paris" pattern, which can be processed and polished just before being hand-polished to retain the first avant-garde feel of the jerk belt.



Often the RM 66 floating tourbillon watch is limited to 55 pieces. Just like its intense control of details, it is not merely a new work full of vigor and movement, its wild spirit is fascinating, but in addition a perfect presentation of the brand graphic.