Extra-Flat Richard Mille RM 033 Boutique Edition (Titanium and Rose Gold)
When the name Richard Mille comes into play, big tonneau-shaped luxury replica watches come to mind, sporty and high-tech. Not a common ingredient in dress watches. Of course, some versions are less "hardcore" than others, such as the RM 022 Aerodyne (a smaller, less robust but still very complicated watch) or the classic RM 029. However, the watch we are about to review breaks all of these codes. Round and slim, this should be the brand's "elegant and elegant" proposition. Surprisingly, however, it was always credited as Richard Mille. Let's take a closer look at the Extra-Flat Richard Mille RM 033 Boutique Edition (titanium and rose gold).
The Richard Mille RM 033 is an RM watch in every way, but at the same time it is everything but an RM watch. All the actual attributes of a Richard Mille watch are absent here, but at the same time, you can easily identify in a second which manufacturer it is from. Like most Richard Mille watches, it doesn't have the same shape or the same racing inspiration; however it does have the recognizable look and feel of a watch made by RM... well, the introduction might be a bit confusing, But that's actually how most of us feel when we use the Richard Mille RM 033, a unique watch in the collection, but a watch that fully lives up to the Richard Mille name. So, what is the Richard Mille RM 033 about?
The RM 033 is a slim replica watches for sale (6.30 mm) with a round case made of precious metal, simple at first glance with only two hands indicating the hours and minutes, paired with a classic brown alligator leather strap with no visible seams Wire. You have to admit, this is not the classic definition of a watch made by RM. We would rather use the term tonneau-shaped case, made of carbon fiber nanotubes, with a tourbillon and gravity-sensing mechanism, or with an ultra-light movement capable of holding 5000 grams and mounted on a rubber strap. Nothing beats the one on hand. This watch is not a technical demonstration, but an elegant proposition - which makes a world of difference. What the Extra-Flat Richard Mille RM 033 and other RM watches have in common is the extreme attention to detail, the feel on the wrist, the spectacular finishes and the pursuit of a unique and desirable movement.
Let's start with the main difference from the usual RM watches: the case. For most of us, a Richard Mille is defined by its tonneau-shaped case – like this, this, this, or this (more here). As mentioned, the Richard Mille RM 033 has a round case - but it is not the only case with this shape, for example Richard Mille's latest creation, the Richard Mille RM 63-02 World Timer Automatic is also round, the brand Diver's Watch RM 028. In both cases, function dictates the shape, as it is a world timer that requires a city circle, whereas a diver's watch requires a rotating bezel. Richard Mille sought to create an elegant and thin watch, again opting for a round case. This was a logical choice, as it is difficult to mix a curved tonneau-shaped case with an ultra-thin movement while still maintaining the slim profile of the case. Measuring only 6.30mm in height, the RM 033 is quite slim, but it also retains the DNA of the brand, with a large case and a masculine design.
The Richard Mille RM 033 measures 45.7mm in diameter, which is not a very common size for a dress fashion replica watch. Clearly, we're looking at a Richard Mille watch, not a vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre. Yes, classy and understated, but still RM. On the other hand, the lugs are short and slope downward. RM watches are known for their legendary comfort, and we hope to find that here. In fact, unlike the brand's tonneau-shaped watches, the case of the Richard Mille RM 033 is not completely curved. The central section is flat and extends down to the rim and lugs. It makes for a very large watch, and probably the best balance on relatively large wrists. Note that this is the case with us, but of course it depends on the wearer. As always: try before you buy.
The case of this Boutique Edition Richard Mille RM 033 (limited to 10 pieces) features a bezel and caseback in 18k red gold, and a central container and lugs in grade 5 titanium. The details of the case are 100% Richard Mille, with a 3-part construction (three parts) all held together by 16 spline screws in grade 5 titanium - a classic feature of RM watches. All parts—bezel and lugs—feature large, highly polished chamfers that contrast with the straight brushed finish of the flat surfaces. It has an RM feel to it, but more luxurious and dressy, accentuated by the use of a brown alligator leather strap – also uncommon in the RM range.
The RM 033 is Richard Mille, so, like every RM, we can't really talk about the dial here, but more about the perception of the movement partially hidden by the hand. Viewed in this light, the Richard Mille RM 033 follows the trend of most timepieces since the brand was founded in 2001, namely the RM 001, where the dial is actually the main plate of the movement. Then, also often seen on RMs, is the use of multiple layers of sapphire crystal for the flanges and rails. Therefore, for the Richard Mille RM 033 we used a sandblasted anthracite gray movement plate as the basis. At the top is a ring of sapphire crystal printed with Roman numerals to form the hour track. This layer of glass only partially covers the movement, and the hole in the middle is not circular but oval,Jacob and Co Astronomia DRAGON
The hands are quintessential Richard Mille - which means they are masculine, sharp, sharp, and they impress with their craftsmanship. The flat surfaces are finely brushed, and the perimeter is chamfered and polished, which means they aren't 'stamped' like the hands of most watches on the market; the hands here are polished and finished by hand. The overall look of the dial (for Richard Mille of course) is very simple as there are only 2 hands running and no other indicators/complications in sight. The use of Roman numerals also confirms a desire for more elegance and refinement. However, we're at RM and it's clear that this watch is technical, masculine and far from the traditional codes of a tuxedo watch. The face is not as athletic as other RM watchers, most likely related to the dress,
move When it comes to movements, the truth is that Richard Mille is not a manufacturer like Patek Philippe or Rolex, fully integrating the in-house craftsmanship of all steps and all parts. Instead, Richard Mille could be better thought of as a designer and developer - and they're pretty good at it! Therefore, to manufacture their movements, they rely on specialist manufacturers such as APRP (Audemars-Piguet Renaud Papi) and Vaucher - the most recognized name in the industry. The Richard Mille RM 033 is powered by the Caliber RMXP1, a movement based on the Vaucher architecture. Vaucher, like the Sandoz family and Hèrmes-owned Parmigiani, also makes movements for third parties (think Alexandre Meerson).
Technically close to the Vaucher 5401, the base movement was highly modified to match RM's vision in terms of appearance and design. The architecture is a slim movement (2.60 mm) with automatic winding operated by an off-centre micro-rotor. The gear train and winding mechanism are close to a standard Vaucher movement, the rest is completely custom made to RM's wishes, starting with the openworked bridges and bridges. Skeletonized Caliber RMXP1 bridges in grade 5 titanium, "wet-blasted" and PVD-treated. The cutouts are intricate and provide a complete view of the technical elements, with a modern and technical design - no vintage/sculpted cutouts here, but very sharp and clean. Execute ultra clean, hand ground chamfers, bevel wheels,Replica Ulysse Nardin Diver
Technically, the movement of the Richard Mille RM 033 uses a high quality variable inertia/free spring balance wheel, a solution that would improve precision (even if it is more complicated to adjust and more expensive to implement). The winding is driven by an integrated platinum micro-rotor that powers the watch for 42 hours. Finally, we can also find some spline screws on the bridge. The amount of openwork is pretty impressive considering the thickness of the movement, and in the end it provides a nice 3D view with a lot of depth - something you wouldn't expect from such an ultra-flat movement . Finishing was perfect as always. The look of the movement, technical and cool, contrasts with the warmth of the case, but the overall look remains understated and sensible – again, considering it's Richard Mille.
The Richard Mille RM 033 is an interesting watch because it brings a new idea of the RM concept, now with a round shape and a slim case - two elements that somehow honed RM's traditional techniques and sporty look. Despite its different shape, it respects the DNA codes that the brand has implemented since 2001: bold designs, technical movements, masterful finishes, innovative solutions... The execution is what you would expect from a Richard Mille watch: first class. One thing that remains though is the big question, is it a proper dress watch? Probably not true, but it's a versatile one. Is it as comfortable as other RM watches? Not for us, but then again, try it on before you buy to see how it fits and balances on your wrist. Can the box be smaller? Yes, 42mm is enough.RICHARD MILLE RM 11-02 LE MANS CLASSIC