Caliber RM25-01: Manual winding tourbillon movement with 24-hour display, minutes and chronograph function, power reserve, torque and function indicators.
Diameter: 50.85 mm x 23.65 mm.
Power reserveCirca 72 hours (numerical zone on the left of the barrel) .
Baseplate and bridges made of grade 5 titaniumBaseplate and bridges are crafted of grade 5 titanium, a biocompatible, highly corrosion-resistant and remarkably rigid alloy, which enables the gear train to function effortlessly. The alloy is 90% grade 5 titanium, 6% aluminium and 4% vanadium. This combination further increases the material’s mechanical properties.
The skeletonised baseplate and bridges have been subjected to intensive and complete validation tests to optimise their resistance capacities.
Competition chronograph movementRichard Mille engineers spent several months of work and research reducing the weight and optimising the calibre, especially the precision of time calculation over the long term. This has given rise to many innovations, such as the design and manufacturing of several titanium parts, like the levers, which reduce inertia and thus lower energy consumption by 50%. This made possible to significant alleviate friction on the axis and eliminate jumps and twitches of the chronograph hand during start or stop of the timer.
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.
Torque indicatorThis indicator supplies information about tension in the mainspring, thus permitting an optimisation of the movement’s chronometric functioning. Below 53 dNmm, the spring is considered too slack, while above 65 dNmm, excessive spring tension can adversely affect the mechanism’s operation, or indeed endanger it (these indications appear on a numerical zone near 2 o’clock).
Function indicatorSimilar to a car’s gearbox, the function indicator allows one to see the winding, neutral and hand-setting positions as the crown is pulled out.
The current position is indicated via a hand at 4 o’clock displaying the following functions: W (Winding) – N (Neutral) – H (Hand Setting).
Free-sprung balance with variable inertiaThe free-sprung balance offers increased reliability in the event of shocks and movement assembly or disassembly, thus achieving better chronometric results over time. The index has been eliminated, allowing more precise and repeatable adjustment using 4 setting screws.
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Fast-rotating barrel (6 hours per revolution instead of 7.5 hours)
This type of barrel provides the following advantages:
- The phenomenon of periodic internal mainspring adhesion is significantly diminished, thereby increasing performance
- An excellent mainspring delta curve with an ideal power reserve/ performance and regularity ratio.
Barrel pawl with progressive recoilThis device permits an appreciable winding gain (circa 20%), especially during the start of winding. It also aids in ensuring even distribution of the mainspring’s internal tension.
Winding barrel teeth and third-wheel pinion with central involute profileThe wheel with a central developing profile and a pressure angle of 20° promotes rolling movement more effectively by compensating differences between centres, thus ensuring excellent torque transmission with a distinct improvement in performance.
Modular time-setting mechanism fitted against the casebackProvides the following advantages for longevity and maintenance:
- Since the component is mounted outside of the movement, the time-setting assembly can be changed without affecting the integrity of the baseplate in the event of a possible defect or during maintenance,
- The mounting and dismantling of this module from the back will not require removal of the hands or dial.
Spline screws in grade 5 titanium for the bridgesThis permits better control of the torque applied to the screws during assembly. These screws are therefore unaffected by physical manipulation during assembly or disassembly and age well.
- Movement dimensions: 38.95 mm
- Thickness: 8.37 mm
- Tourbillon diameter: 12.30 mm
- Balance wheel diameter: 10.00 mm
- Jewels: 35
- Balance wheel: Glucydur®, with 2 arms and 4 setting screws
- Moment of inertia: 11.50 mg.cm², angle of lift 53°
- Frequency: 21,600 vph (3 Hz)
- Balance spring: elinvar by Nivarox®
- Shock protection: KIF ELASTOR KE 160 B28
- Central bridge in titanium
- Barrel shaft: nickel-free Chronifer® (DIN x 46 Cr 13 + S), with the following characteristics: stainless – antimagnetic – suitable for tempering
Case in carbon TPT® and titaniumCarbon TPT® is an exclusive material with a unique damascene appearance. Its remarkable surface displays extremely regular striations, as Carbon TPT® is composed of many layers of parallel filaments obtained by dividing carbon fibres. These layers, with a maximum thickness of 30 microns, are impregnated with resin, then woven on a special machine that modifies the direction of the weft by 45° between layers. Heated to 120°C at a pressure of 6 bars, the Carbon TPT® is then ready to be processed on CNC machines in Richard Mille’s parts factory.
The case of the RM 25-01 is water resistant to 100 metres, ensured by two Nitrile O-ring seals. The case is assembled with spline screws in grade 5 titanium and abrasion-resistant washers in 316L stainless steel.
Spline screws in grade 5 titanium for the caseThis permits better control of the torque applied to screws during assembly. These screws are therefore unaffected by physical manipulation during assembly or disassembly and age well.
CompassThe compass consists of a fixed bezel and a rotating bezel, both crafted in DLC-treated grade 5 titanium, with sapphire glass. It attaches to the case with a bayonet mount. Its cover is made of Carbon TPT®, and includes a mirror with an opening at 12 o’clock that permits greater precision when orientating with the compass needle. The spirit level contained within a titanium bubble makes it possible to hold the watch exactly horizontal to improve accuracy when sighting with the compass needle.
Once removed, the compass can be affixed to Carbon TPT® baseplate. Ideal for orientation, this arrangement provides a number of indications, including engraved lines showing the direction to head in when following a course with a map.
Bidirectional daytime bezelThe titanium bezel can be exchanged for a ‘daytime’ bezel should the owner so desire.
This second bezel, in Carbon TPT® and grade 5 titanium, possesses marks for the four cardinal directions in addition to a 360° graduated disk and a 24-hour scale.
This mechanism relies on two pieces of information: knowledge of local time, and the position of the sun in the sky. The indications on the bezel of the RM 25-01 make it possible to orientate not only in the Northern, but also in the Southern hemisphere, without additional calculations, simply by choosing the appropriate scale.
Water resistant receptacleThis module, in grade 5 titanium, is hermetically sealed to stash water purification tablets that can make any source of water safe to drink.
Torque-limiting crownThis added security system prevents accidental overwinding of the watch, which can cause damage to the winding stem or place extreme pressure on the barrel spring.
Interior flangesUpper flange in metal with black galvanic treatment; index filled with a approved luminous material. Lower flange in metal with black galvanic treatment.
DialIn sapphire (thickness: 0.40 mm) with anti-glare coating (both sides), protected by 8 silicon braces inserted in the upper and lower flange grooves.
Crystal- Bezel side: sapphire (1800 Vickers) with anti-glare treatment (on both sides)
Thickness: 3.30 mm
- Caseback: sapphire with anti-glare treatment (on both sides).
Thickness: 1.90 mm at the centre, outer edges 2.81 mm
Movement- Hand-polished bevelling
- Hand-polished locking-sections
- Sapphire-microblasted milled sections
- Bridges hand drawn following PVD treatment
- Lapped and polished contact points
- Burnished pivots
Steel parts- Sapphire-blasted and hand-drawn surfaces
- Screw slot and screws bevelled and polished with rounded and polished tip
Wheels- Concave chamfering with a diamond tool
- Circular-finished faces
- Rhodium plating (before cutting the teeth)
- Minimum correction applied to the wheels to preserve geometry and performance.
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