Lot 2128
  • 2128

Richard Mille

Estimate
1,200,000 - 1,600,000 HKD
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Description

  • A RARE AND INNOVATIVE CARBON COMPOSITE AND TITANIUM SKELETONIZED TOURBILLON CHRONOGRAPH DIVER'S WRISTWATCH WITH POWER RESERVE AND TORQUE INDICATIONRM 025 CIRCA 2014
  • diameter 50 mm
• cal. RM025 manual winding nickel lever movement, 29 jewels, mono-metallic balance rotating within an one-minute tourbillon carriage • semi-skeletonized dial, carbon nanofiber baseplate, luminescent indexes and hands, 2 subsidiary dials for constant seconds and 30-minute register, fan-form power reserve indicator at 11 o'clock position, torque indicator at 1 o'clock position, function indicator activates through the crown to indicate H (hands), N (neutral) and W (winding) • carbon composite and titanium case, uni-directional revolving bezel calibrated for 60 units, chronograph pushers to the band • case, dial and movement signed • with a Richard Mille buckle

Condition

Manual winding movement running, tourbillon and chronograph function in working order while cataloguing, the watch has not been tested for accuracy of time keeping and a service might be needed at buyer's expense. Dial is nice and clean, in excellent condition. Case and buckle with light wear only and hardly noticeable. Overall appears in excellent condition. A true collector's item! Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of time keeping and a service might be required at the buyer's expense.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

Catalogue Note

With a Richard Mille certificate, an instruction manual and a presentation box. 

With distinctive modern and technical designs, RM025 is a testament to Richard Mille's commitment to innovation in the world of horology. The RM025 is a timepiece that is unlike any other Richard Mille creation, not only in its exterior appearance, but also its ability to deal with one of the world's harshest environments with a water resistance of 300 meters, all the while continuing to preserve the values of traditional Swiss watchmaking.

As part of the Richard Mille diver's watch collection, the RM025 Tourbillon Chronograph Diver's watch has a unique set of complications. The RM caliber RM025 unites the complication of a tourbillon with the prominent complexities of a chronograph movement; it is something that is extremely difficult and rarely achieved in watchmaking. Another exotic element is the torque indicator complication that is positioned to the right of the barrel, between 12 and 1 o'clock. This indicator shows the tension of the mainspring, ensuring the chronometer function of the movement.

This timepiece is unique in its strap as well; the brand uses perfluoroelastomer Kalrez in the strap to ensure that it is not affected by any chemicals such as UV light or heat, up to 327°C, keeping the contamination level to a minimum. The RM025 offers immense detail and production precision that only a handful of brands offer today. Due to the complexity of this wristwatch, there are only a handful of watchmakers that possess the skillset to produce it. This piece represents modern watchmaking and is a staple for watch enthusiasts and collectors.