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From this RM Factory Richard Mille RM53-02, it can be seen that while only retaining the spirit of traditional watchmaking, other aspects adopt advanced technological materials and precise, complicated craftsmanship to fulfill this unrestrained watchmaking creativity. While bringing a unique wearing experience to watch enthusiasts, we should also bear its high cost. The limited-edition RM53-02 has broken the 20 million yuan mark in the secondary market. This price can be said to break the psychological defense of most watch lovers, so the RM Factory Richard Mille RM53-02 we are talking about today has become the best alternative to satisfy this craving. Based on the tens of millions of yuan Richard Mille, it is equipped with a tourbillon movement customized according to Swiss standards, a genuine RM dial design, and an imported Indonesian rubber strap, bringing everyone a different wearing experience.
The tonneau-shaped case has always been a forward-looking design retained by RM. Although it shares similar aesthetics with Franck Muller in appearance, the structures are vastly different. Twelve dedicated through screws connect the three layers of the case, and the size, shape, and hole positions of these screws are identical to the original. The entire case is made of sapphire crystal, and the texture captured in real-life photos is incomparable to the so-called “plastic feel”.
The production cycle of sapphire crystal cases is generally three months. Whether it is materials or technology, it is a great test. In order to make the case have sufficient light transmittance and take into account hardness, years of testing have been carried out in the selection and production of material grades. The watch mirror uses two sapphires, which are glued together by pressure technology. Each piece is only 1.1mm thick, but it can withstand considerable force. Under high hardness conditions, it can still ensure extremely high transparency.
In order to prevent accidental overwinding and damage to the movement, the whole watch adopts a torque-limiting crown, that is, when it is screwed to a certain position, the crown is locked, and at this time the barrel is in a state of full kinetic energy storage.
The shape of the plum blossom screw in the middle of the crown echoes the through screws of the whole watch, and the blue rubber wrapped around the crown is, one is for anti-slip, and the other is corresponding to the blue rubber strap.
The entire case is made of sapphire crystal. It is worth emphasizing again that the Mohs hardness of sapphire is level 9. This hardness is sufficient to resist all wear and tear we encounter in daily wear. It has extremely strong abrasion resistance, but what comes with it is a certain brittleness. Ordinary stainless steel watches are afraid of collisions and impacts from hard objects. This kind of crystal material needs to be more careful when worn.
Since it is a fully transparent wristwatch, there is not much novelty in looking at the movement from the bottom compared to looking at the entire movement from the front. Therefore, on the back cover, we pay more attention to some brand and limited edition markings.
As a manual mechanical watch, the power reserve can reach about 60 hours, meeting the daily wearing needs. From the actual photos, we can fully appreciate the movement structure of the entire RM53. RM53-02 continues the suspended movement of 01. The key to this movement lies in the structure of two independent base plates. The first base plate is fixed to the case and is used to support the outer edge foundation of the tension system; the second base plate is called the central base plate, which is installed on two braided steel cables with a diameter of only 0.27mm. The steel cables are fixed by four tension wheels, and ten pulleys slide freely. The entire pulley system distributes the tension evenly and ensures the perfect balance of the mechanism. While admiring this exquisite mechanical structure, we should praise the extraordinary skills of the designer.
The rubber strap is matched with a titanium metal buckle. I think this is the most reasonable combination. It can maximize the avoidance of the disadvantage of skin allergies. For some watch friends who are allergic to metals, the use of titanium metal makes the rubber strap more comfortable to use.
From an ideological perspective, the Richard Mille RM53-02 has all the conditions of the current top wristwatches and is combined with luxury sports to ensure that it can adapt to the intensity of sports while taking into account the normal operation of the bursting mechanical beauty. It has achieved what this wristwatch wants to show us and also makes the wearer stand out among the crowd.
