This automatic winding caliber created from skeletonized grade 5 titanium sports an oversize date at 12 o'clock and a function window at 4 o' clock. Two subtly shaped pushers are located at 4 and 10 o’clock.
The pusher at 4 o'clock allows one to select the winding (W), neutral (N) and hand setting (H) functions with a simple push.An aperture located at 4 o'clock shows the function selected. The second pusher, at 10 o'clock, controls date changes, for instance when one is traveling or needs to correct the date for months with 29, 30 and 31 days. A simpler and easier method of correcting the date would be impossible to imagine. The
RM 037 is fitted with a new crown mechanism, patented by Richard Mille for its own movement.
Traditionally, the crown is attached directly to the movement which means the watchmaker will need to insert the stem at the point of assembly.
The direct connection between the movement and crown can therefore sometimes be the cause of damage to the movement in the case of a sharp knock to the crown. The engineers at Richard Mille have been able to find a solution to this problem on the RM 037 and the crown is now separated from the case.
This means the stem is no longer required and the risk of losing the crown or breaking the stem in the movement after a knock is minimalised. The crown is available in polished grade 5 titanium, red gold or white gold with double seal O-ring and collar in Alcryn.
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