Richard Mille

Introduced in 2012, the Caliber RM003-V1 is a manual winding tourbillon movement with hours, minutes, dual time zone indicator, function selector, power-reserve and torque indicators. The baseplate and the bridges of the RM 003-V1 are crafted from grade 5 titanium, a biocompatible, highly corrosion-resistant, and remarkably rigid alloy which enables the gear train to function effortlessly. Its alloy is made up of 90% titanium, 6% aluminum, and 4% vanadium which further increases the material’s mechanical properties and explains its frequent use in the aerospace, aeronautics and automobile industries.

Its baseplate was optimized to achieve an extreme weight/resistance ratio and was subjected to intensive and complete validation tests to optimize its resistance capacities. Almost similar in design and layout to the RM 002, the RM 003 however differs with the addition of a second time zone disk at its center, technically extremely complex but also very user-friendly. This dual time zone is easily and quickly adjusted using the handsomely finished pusher situated at 9 o’clock. Each press adds an extra hour to the time zone.

Cased in white gold, the current example is in excellent condition, is being offered to the market for the first time and is accompanied by all its original accessories.