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Richard Mille
Ref. RM033 AL WG
RM033 Automatic Extra Flat
A fine and attractive white gold skeletonized wristwatch with warranty and presentation box
- Estimate
- HK$280,000 - 500,000€33,900 - 60,600$35,900 - 64,100
HK$482,600
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Richard Mille
- Year
- Circa 2012
- Reference No
- RM033 AL WG
- Movement No
- 113'210
- Case No
- 232
- Model Name
- RM033 Automatic Extra Flat
- Material
- 18K white gold
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. RMXP1, 29 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Rubber
- Clasp/Buckle
- Titanium Richard Mille deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 45.7mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Richard Mille warranty stamped Richard Mille Boutique Hong Kong dated 4th October 2012, instruction manual, product literature, photographs, leather folder, fitted presentation box, and outer packaging.
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Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
The RM033 is an elegant non-conformist in the world of tonneau-shaped Richard Mille wristwatches. It is time-only and comes with a round extra flat tripartite case which measures only 6.3mm thick, retaining chiefly the curving case back which is one of the most important hallmarks of the Richard Mille design. Introduced in 2011, the RM033 has served as a loyal variant that promotes subtle elegance amidst the other louder Richard Mille sports models.
Richard Mille has only exclusively produced watches with their signature tonneau-shaped case from 2001 to 2006, and in 2007 introduced a rectangular case. It was not until 2009 that they began launching diving wristwatches with round cases, namely the RM025 and RM028, which are much bulkier and thicker than the present RM033.
The key to developing an ultra-thin wristwatch is to overcome the challenge of fitting a movement into a case with very limited space available. The design of the off-center platinum micro-rotor on the RM033 is distinctive characteristic of the RMXP1 calibre. It allows bi-directional movement and has the optimal weight for smooth and efficient winding and is the secret to the thinness of the movement, measuring at 2.6mm only. The movement of the RM033 also features a great shock protection system, and sturdy bridges, baseplate and balance cock made in grade 5 titanium with black PVD coating, a testimony to the fact that the Extra Flat needs not to compromise efficiency with its thinness.
The attractive skeletonized dial and transparent case back of this RM033 means that the wearer can admire the beautiful movement in close, inside the 18K white gold case (also available in 18K pink gold or platinum), and beneath the Arabic numeral dial (also available with Roman numeral) and luminous hour markers and hands. It is presented in excellent condition and accompanied by full set of accessories and comes with a chic orange rubber strap.
Richard Mille has only exclusively produced watches with their signature tonneau-shaped case from 2001 to 2006, and in 2007 introduced a rectangular case. It was not until 2009 that they began launching diving wristwatches with round cases, namely the RM025 and RM028, which are much bulkier and thicker than the present RM033.
The key to developing an ultra-thin wristwatch is to overcome the challenge of fitting a movement into a case with very limited space available. The design of the off-center platinum micro-rotor on the RM033 is distinctive characteristic of the RMXP1 calibre. It allows bi-directional movement and has the optimal weight for smooth and efficient winding and is the secret to the thinness of the movement, measuring at 2.6mm only. The movement of the RM033 also features a great shock protection system, and sturdy bridges, baseplate and balance cock made in grade 5 titanium with black PVD coating, a testimony to the fact that the Extra Flat needs not to compromise efficiency with its thinness.
The attractive skeletonized dial and transparent case back of this RM033 means that the wearer can admire the beautiful movement in close, inside the 18K white gold case (also available in 18K pink gold or platinum), and beneath the Arabic numeral dial (also available with Roman numeral) and luminous hour markers and hands. It is presented in excellent condition and accompanied by full set of accessories and comes with a chic orange rubber strap.
Richard Mille
Swiss | 1999Established in 1999, Richard Mille's ultra-modern timepieces combine cutting-edge materials from high performance worlds such as Formula 1 racecars with high-end traditional watchmaking. The brand's revolutionary designs, technical breakthroughs and exceptional hand-finishing excite even the most discriminating collectors, and have positioned Richard Mille alongside the top makers of the modern luxury watch world.
Innovative watches, such as the RM 027 Tourbillon, which was the world’s lightest mechanical watch when introduced in 2011, have helped the brand invert the concept of the luxury watch. Key models include the RM 009 Tourbillon cased in Aluminum Silicon Carbide (AlSiC), the RM 027-02 Tourbillon made for tennis star Rafael Nadal with a case made from quartz and carbon fiber and the RM 008 split seconds chronograph.
Browse MakerInnovative watches, such as the RM 027 Tourbillon, which was the world’s lightest mechanical watch when introduced in 2011, have helped the brand invert the concept of the luxury watch. Key models include the RM 009 Tourbillon cased in Aluminum Silicon Carbide (AlSiC), the RM 027-02 Tourbillon made for tennis star Rafael Nadal with a case made from quartz and carbon fiber and the RM 008 split seconds chronograph.