Lot 58
  • 58

RICHARD MILLE | REFERENCE RM005 AE Ti TITANIUM TONNEAU-FORM WRISTWATCH WITH DATECIRCA 2007

Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description

  • Richard Mille
  • REFERENCE RM005 AE Ti TITANIUM TONNEAU-FORM WRISTWATCH WITH DATECIRCA 2007
Dial: semi-skeletonised Calibre: cal. RM-005 automatic, 32 jewels Movement number: 1436 Case: titanium, sapphire crystal display back secured by 4 screws Case number: 251Closure: black Richard Mille rubber strap with titanium Richard Mille pin buckleDimensions: 38mm width x 45mm length Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Richard Mille Certificate of Authenticity

Condition

DIAL: in excellent condition with one slight mark to the movement plate at 3 o'clock CASE: in good condition with light scratches and marks throughout, consistent with age and wear of the timepiece. Scratch to the bezel at 7 o'clock. Scratch around the case screw at 2 o'clock (case back side). Small indentation to the case band at 9 o'clock. Several superficial scratches to the titanium pin buckle MOVEMENT: working at time of cataloguing, date advances, seconds hack when crown pulled out Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of its timekeeping. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and that a service may be required at the buyer's discretion.
"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

Instantly recognizable thanks to their tonneau-form case and highly technical architectural details, Richard Mille watches are considered as a must-have in any watch collection. Clearly inspired by and using the World’s most cutting-edge technologies, Richard Mille refused to compromise on strength or design. This watch therefore uses a combination of the lightest and hardest materials including Titanium and tungsten. In the present watch, Mille wanted to give the wearer the opportunity to minutely adjust the very shape of the rotor to slow down or speed up its weight and motion according to their individual needs. He added the tiny 'ribs' on either side of the rotor which could be uniquely adjusted for the wearer.

The RM005 is the classic piece from Richard Mille and is extremely comfortable on the wrist.