BY JOVAN KRSTEVSKI
When Richard Mille debuted the RM 032 collection in 2011, it introduced the concept of highly technical watchmaking in dive watches, proving that technical innovation could thrive in the underwater realm. After going through multiple iterations, now Richard Mille launches the final model in the RM 032 collection, designed with security and readability in mind and thus it has a hefty set of security features and a user-centric design.
The visually complex dial now has improved readability, an oversized date display sits prominently at 12 o’clock, utilizing DLC-coated titanium discs with cut-out numerals for a sharp, high-tech aesthetic. At 4 o’clock, a semi-instantaneous month indicator adjusts automatically for 30- and 31-day months, requiring manual adjustment only on March 1st. The running indicator at 3 o’clock features alternating Super-LumiNova® and black sectors.
The case is made with Grade 5 titanium and structured with Carbon TPT® inserts. As for the size, well brace yourself as this behemoth comes in an imposing size of 50mm diameter x 17.8mm thickness.
The bezel is crafted from microblasted DLC-coated titanium with unidirectional rotation, and is securely fastened with eight star-point screws. To prevent accidental operation underwater, the crown and the pushers are fitted with a patented locking system, operated via a rotating crown ring indicating green for unlocked and red for locked. Watch is protected from water up to 30 bar (300 meters).
The Calibre RMAC2 drives the watch, a high performance automatic flyback chronograph movement with central minutes and seconds counters, beating at 28,800vph and offering 50 hours power reserve.
Richard Mille RM 032 Automatic Flyback Chronograph Ultimate Edition is limited to 80 pieces worldwide, with a price tag of CHF 210,000.
