Richard Mille, RM 008 collection
| Model: | RM 008-V2 FELIPE MASSA |
| Ref.: | 507.04.91 |
| Description: | Following the success of the RM 005 in 2006 and the RM 011 in 2007, the RM 008 is the latest model to carry the name of the Formula 1 driver, Felipe Massa, who test drives all Richard Mille watches. The RM 008 Felipe Massa has a baseplate in carbon nanofiber, split second chronograph and bears the colours of the Brazilian flag on its inner bezel and a red crown. This limited series of 10 exceptional pieces will be available as from this year, of which 5 will be in red gold and 5 in white gold. CALIBER RM 008-V2 FELIPE MASSA: manual winding tourbillon movement with hours, minutes, chronograph, split seconds, power reserve, torque indicator, function indicator. Dimensions: length 48.00 mm x 39.70 mm (widest point) x 14.95 mm (thickest area). MAIN FEATURES (MANY OF WHICH ARE MAJOR TECHNICAL INNOVATIONS) CARBON NANOFIBER BASEPLATE This is an isotropic composite material created from carbon nanofibers molded under a high pressure of 7,500 N/cm2 and a temperature of 2,000˚C, resulting in a material with high mechanical, physical and chemical stability in all directions. The ribbed perimeter of the movement baseplate assures the highest rigidity between the plate and bridges. Carbon nanofiber composite structures such as this are amorphous, chemically neutral and dimensionally constant within a very wide range of operating temperatures, including those outside of normal ranges. This stability assures the highest integrity of the movement’s going train under all conditions. POWER RESERVE Circa 50 hours (numerical indications to the left of the barrel). CHRONOGRAPH (Column wheel in titanium) The modern architecture of this movement has allowed for the consistent and rational arrangement of its constituent parts, avoiding unnecessary superimpositions and permitting the best possible use of the functions with technical solutions. For example, research was conducted into the geometric design of the column wheel that controls the different levers to ensure perfect, long-term, stable and simultaneous functioning of the chronograph mechanism, a feature that is essential for a high performance chronometer. Operation: the chronograph function is stopped and started via the pusher located on the lower left at 8 o’clock. The hands are reset by pressing another pusher located on the upper left at 10 o’clock. SPLIT SECONDS MECHANISM WITH IMPROVED PERFORMANCE One of the new characteristics developed for the RM 008-V2 Felipe Massa is the virtually complete elimination of initial jumping in the chronograph seconds hand. A great number of studies led to the design and manufacture of gear wheels and levers in titanium, thus reducing inertia. Moreover, the development of a new generation of split seconds components meant that energy consumption of this function could be lowered by approximately 50 % through the reduction of friction on the spindle, and the chronograph hands jumping when stopping is virtually eliminated. This was achieved by research that focused on the working of the split seconds’ arms. Operation: By depressing the pusher on the right (at 4 o’clock), the user can stop the split seconds hand in order to read an intermediate time while the chronograph is engaged. Pressing the pusher again allows the split seconds hand to rejoin the chronograph, ready for the next measurement. |
| Condition: | Brand new in box with papers & certificate |
| Price: | Swiss retail price 2011: |
