Richard Mille

Split-Seconds Chronograph

Reference Number :

RM 004-V1

Series : RM 04

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Quick TakeThe Richard Mille RM 004-V1 Split-Seconds Chronograph is a watch that is built for precision and performance. With its complex movement and split-seconds chronograph function, it is a timepiece that is perfect for those who appreciate the finer things in life. The use of grade 5 titanium in the baseplate makes it not only lightweight but also incredibly strong, ensuring that it can withstand the elements. With its intricate design and advanced features, the Richard Mille RM 004-V1 Split-Seconds Chronograph is a watch that is sure to impress.

DescriptionThe Richard Mille RM 004-V1 Split-Seconds Chronograph is a highly technical and complex watch, featuring a manual winding movement with a variety of functions. The baseplate of the watch is made from grade 5 titanium, a biocompatible, highly corrosion-resistant and remarkably rigid alloy composed of 90% titanium, 6% aluminium and 4% vanadium. This combination further increases the material's mechanical properties, which explains its frequent use in the aerospace, aeronautics and automobile industries.

The RM 004 calibre is made up of an astounding 383 components of which 230 are totally unique. A number of these parts cannot even be seen with the naked eye. This makes it an extremely complicated movement in terms of parts control (trueness of dimensions to specifications), finishing, polishing, assembling and adjusting. Technically, the movement of an RM 004 represents a challenging and quite delicate work.

The modern architecture of its split seconds chronograph allows a coherent and rational arrangement of each constituent part, avoiding unnecessary complexity and permitting the best possible use of the functions thanks to technical solutions. For example, research was conducted into the geometric design of the column wheels that control the different levers, in order to ensure the perfect, long-term, stable and simultaneous functioning of the chronograph mechanism, a feature that is essential for a high-performance chronograph. Furthermore, the development of a new generation of split-seconds components has lowered the energy consumption of this function by as much as 50% by reducing friction on the spindle. Like the prevention of jumping in the chronograph seconds hand, this was achieved by research focused on the working of the split-seconds arms. Assembling the movement is highly complicated and there are only a few watchmakers who have the knowledge and experience to carry out this work. That is why only a few RM 004 were built each year.

GenderMen

SignaturesRichard Mille

Country of OriginSwitzerland

Case Size48 mm

MovementHandwound

CaliberRM004-V1

FunctionsSplit-Seconds Chronograph, Hours, Minutes, Power Reserve, Torque, Functions

Power Reserve50 Hours

Case MaterialsRose Gold

Bezel MaterialsRose Gold

Lug MaterialsRose Gold

Case BackSapphire Crystal