In the RM 58-01 watch, the Richard Mille design team aimed to simplify the operation of the world time function and eliminate cumbersome button operations to make it easier for users to use this function. This design makes time zone adjustment more intuitive and natural, thereby enhancing the wearer’s interactive experience with the watch.
In the RM 63-02, they have developed this concept further, integrating the world time function into the core of the automatic in-house movement. This innovation means that the operation of the world time function is more intuitive and convenient. No additional buttons or operations are required, and the world time switch can be completed by simply adjusting the time. The pursuit of simple design often requires sophisticated engineering and technological innovation, and the world timer function designed by Richard Mille is a good example.
It sounds effortless but there is deep mechanical engineering and innovative design behind achieving this simple operation. When designing this seemingly simple function, Richard Mille’s movement and case engineers not only had to consider ease of operation, but also ensure the accuracy, durability and aesthetic design of the watch.
So while this world timer feature may appear simple and easy to use on the user interface, the mechanics and engineering involved require a lot of work and effort. This is also the essence of the Richard Mille brand. While pursuing simplicity, they will not compromise on the complexity of technology and engineering, ensuring that each watch can achieve the highest level of performance and quality.
Plasma treatment can change the chemical properties of the metal surface at the molecular level, increasing its hardness and corrosion resistance, making it more durable and stable. The hollow bottom plate and bridge plate have further optimized their resistance capabilities through intensive and complete verification tests, ensuring the stability and reliability of the watch during use.
This replica RM 63-02 watch cleverly combines a multi-time zone adjustment mechanism with exquisite design. Its rotating bezel is made of satin-brushed and polished grade 5 titanium and is mounted on ball bearings for easy operation; when the wearer’s city name is at 12 o’clock, it automatically defines the local time and the time for 23 other cities around the world. Time, the 24-hour scale flange makes the global time clear at a glance; night and day time are distinguished by a blue and white disc, and are automatically corrected every hour to ensure that the time is accurate. At the same time, the two-way bezel interacts directly with the core of the movement to ensure that the case is waterproof to a depth of 30 meters. The case made of vertical satin brushed and polished grade 5 titanium shows more noble quality.
The watch is also equipped with an oversized date display, which is placed horizontally below 12 o’clock and is semi-instantaneous, providing convenient date information. The function selector button located at 4 o’clock is similar to the operation of a car transmission. Neutral, winding and manual setting functions can be selected with one press. The selected function is displayed through the window at 4 o’clock: N (neutral) – W (winding) – H (hand setting), so users can clearly understand the current function mode.
The diameter of the movement is 33.80 mm, the thickness is 7.73 mm, and there are 37 jewels inside. The balance wheel is made of beryllium copper and has 4 arms and 4 fixing screws. The moment of inertia is 7.5 mg·cm², the angle of rise is 50°, and the frequency is 28,800 vph (4 Hz).
The balance spring/spiral is made of AK 3 material, the shock protection is made of INCABLOC 908.22.211.100 (transparent), and the escape wheel gem is made of Rubifix (transparent). These design and technical parameters ensure the stability, accuracy and durability of the watch.
The case production of the RM 63-02 watch is an extremely complex task, requiring nearly 200 parts to manufacture. Its design and production highlight the consideration given to the overall conception of the movement, case and dial. The structure of this watch consists of four parts. The rotating bezel is not only used to adjust the watch, but also maintains the waterproof performance of the watch.
The case is made of grade 5 titanium and has been exquisitely hand-finished. The bezel, caseback, and crown guard are all polished and satin-brushed, giving them an excellent shine and texture. The case edges have a vertical satin-brushed finish, while the lugs have vertical and horizontal satin-brushed finishes and polished bevels. The case is assembled with 12 grade 5 titanium spline screws and is water-resistant to 30 meters, with two nitrile O-ring seals ensuring water tightness.
These precision manufacturing processes and high-quality materials ensure that the RM 63-02 watch reaches the highest level in appearance and performance, demonstrating Richard Mille’s ultimate pursuit of details and unremitting pursuit of quality.