RM 032 Automatic Flyback Chronograph: the grand finale

The RM 032 Automatic Flyback Chronograph Ultimate Edition: a watch for wealthy divers and lovers of unusual watches

A super diver’s watch with a diameter of 50 mm and water resistance to 300 metres. This resistance to pressure – found at great depths – is the result of a unique three-part case construction. Firstly, it is fitted with a fixed bezel, machined from grade 5 titanium with a light satin finish and polished chamfers.

It is complemented by a unidirectional rotating bezel in sand-blasted grade 5 DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) titanium, embellished with half-lunettes in TPT® Carbon. To ensure optimum stability and adjustment, the entire assembly is secured by 22 star screws. Designed to meet the demands of extreme sports and the exhilaration of the deep, the watch features a locking crown patented by Richard Mille. Regrettably, however, there is no luminescent material on the triangle of the rotating bezel, which is normally required to comply with the ISO 6425 standard for diving watches.

The crown and the pushers are secured by a simple rotation of the ring. They are unlocked when the indicator turns green and locked when it is red. It should be noted that these elements, which are essential to protect the movement against possible shocks, required ten days of machining, multiple water-resistance tests and various checks. In keeping with the technical expertise of Richard Mille instruments, the RM 032 Automatic Flyback Chronograph Ultimate Edition features ergonomic lines that make it undeniably comfortable on the wrist.

A high-class automatic movement

Combining high-tech materials that reflect the Manufacture’s expertise in the manufacture of avant-garde materials, this edition comes with two rubber straps: one black, the other yellow for a resolutely sportier style.

The timepiece is driven by the RMAC2 calibre, a self-winding movement equipped with a flyback function that allows a new timekeeping operation to be stopped, reset to zero and immediately restarted. This operation is performed using the push-button located at 4 o’clock on the case middle.

This masterpiece of technology features a running indicator at 3 o’clock, a chronograph second hand and a display of the first fifteen minutes printed on the sapphire crystal of the skeleton dial.

All these features are covered with luminescent material to ensure optimum legibility in all circumstances. Offering a power reserve of around 50 hours thanks to two barrels, this beating heart is equipped with an annual calendar featuring a semi-instantaneous date display in an aperture at 12 o’clock and the month in a more discreet aperture at 4.30 o’clock.

The variable-geometry rotor, a major innovation

Based on a PVD-treated grade 5 titanium plate and bridges, the automatic calibre is equipped with a variable-geometry rotor, visible through a transparent case back. This ingenious device enables the owner to wind the movement according to his or her physical activity.

To modify the rotor’s inertia, simply adjust the positioning of the white gold fins. In simple terms, this capacity for modularity makes it possible to speed up winding when wrist movements are slow, or to slow down the process during sports that require faster movements.

Like all Richard Mille models, the RM 032 Automatic Flyback Chronograph Ultimate Edition is limited to just 80 pieces worldwide. The lucky owners will benefit from an ultra-complex timepiece that in no way neglects comfort. Nonetheless, wearing it every day is a matter that requires some thought…

€260,000

Consult the technical specifications of the RM 032 Automatic Flyback Chronograph Ultimate Edition.

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