| Details | ||
| Stock # | SKU20778 | |
| Stock # | 20778 | |
| Model Name | Felipe Massa Carbon Flyback Chronograph | |
| Brand | Richard Mille | |
| Model Ref # | RM011-FM | |
| Condition | New | |
| Gender | Mens | |
| Movement | Automatic | |
| Case | Carbon | |
| Case Shape | Tonneau | |
| Case Size | 50mm x 41mm | |
| Crystal | ||
| Band / Strap | Strap | |
| Dial | Skeleton | |
| Caseback | Display | |
| Complications |
Big Date Chronograph |
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| Year | ||
| Additional Information | ||
| Sold | ||
Description
Every once in a while, some watch manufacture will make a modest innovation, but real evolution in the world of mechanical watches happens infrequently. So, you really have to admire Richard Mille. He comes from an automotive background, and applied his innovative spirit to watches, and almost overnight his eponymous brand has become an elite and exciting manufacture.
Basically, Richard Mille scrapped old ideas about how to put a watch together. He uses new materials in the caliber, and rearranges the positions of the components. He makes movement plates out of carbon fiber, uses ceramics and titanium components to reduce friction... he has basically rethought case and caliber design and construction.
This Felipe Massa limited production flyback chronograph features a black carbon case with massive 50mm by 41mm by 16.5mm dimensions. This case took an entire year of research and development to come to fruition. The case is in three parts: bezel, mid-body and case back. The construction of the case is preceded by 68 various stamping operations and the parts require 8 days of work for the bezel, 5 days for the mid-body and 5 days for the case back. This information comes from the Richard Mille website. It seems extraordinary and indeed it is remarkable. Case is secured with a series of titanium screws and is water resistant to 50 meters. Sapphire crystals.
The watch is skeletonized so there is only a dial after a fashion. The time is shown by the massive skeletonized luminous hands, while the subdials track running seconds and elapsed minutes. There is also a Big Date display as well as a month indicator. This is the limited desirable dial with the red subdials and yellow ‘RM011-FM’ signature.
Not surprisingly, the movement is a marvel of technology. The rotor features “variable geometry” which actually adjusts to the wearer’s movements. The parts of the rotor and winding system actual adjust themselves so that slow leisurely arm movements increase the efficiency of the winding and rapid, imactful movements slow down the winding efficiency. Movement is made of grade 5 titanium and all parts are hand finished. The power is stored in a double barrel system to improve and optimize the torque stability over an longer period of time, which not only results in better timekeeping but also improved long-term stamina of the movement parts.
One thing is for sure, no watch is more intelligently thought out and executed than a Richard Mille watch. The good looks are just a bonus!
Basically, Richard Mille scrapped old ideas about how to put a watch together. He uses new materials in the caliber, and rearranges the positions of the components. He makes movement plates out of carbon fiber, uses ceramics and titanium components to reduce friction... he has basically rethought case and caliber design and construction.
This Felipe Massa limited production flyback chronograph features a black carbon case with massive 50mm by 41mm by 16.5mm dimensions. This case took an entire year of research and development to come to fruition. The case is in three parts: bezel, mid-body and case back. The construction of the case is preceded by 68 various stamping operations and the parts require 8 days of work for the bezel, 5 days for the mid-body and 5 days for the case back. This information comes from the Richard Mille website. It seems extraordinary and indeed it is remarkable. Case is secured with a series of titanium screws and is water resistant to 50 meters. Sapphire crystals.
The watch is skeletonized so there is only a dial after a fashion. The time is shown by the massive skeletonized luminous hands, while the subdials track running seconds and elapsed minutes. There is also a Big Date display as well as a month indicator. This is the limited desirable dial with the red subdials and yellow ‘RM011-FM’ signature.
Not surprisingly, the movement is a marvel of technology. The rotor features “variable geometry” which actually adjusts to the wearer’s movements. The parts of the rotor and winding system actual adjust themselves so that slow leisurely arm movements increase the efficiency of the winding and rapid, imactful movements slow down the winding efficiency. Movement is made of grade 5 titanium and all parts are hand finished. The power is stored in a double barrel system to improve and optimize the torque stability over an longer period of time, which not only results in better timekeeping but also improved long-term stamina of the movement parts.
One thing is for sure, no watch is more intelligently thought out and executed than a Richard Mille watch. The good looks are just a bonus!
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