RM 026 Tourbillon

Brand  : Richard Mille
Collection  : RM 026
Model  : RM 026 Tourbillon
Reference  :
Nber of pieces : 15
Complement : White Gold - Diamonds - Ruby - Emerald - Red Coral
Year : 2011
Is not commercialised any more

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  • Brand  : Richard Mille
    Collection  : RM 026
    Model  : RM 026 Tourbillon
    Reference  :
    Nber of pieces : 15
    Complement : White Gold - Diamonds - Ruby - Emerald - Red Coral
    Year : 2011
    Is not commercialised any more
    List Price : On request
    Height : 45 mm
    Width : 39.70 mm
    Thickness : 12.60 mm
    Styles : High Horology
    High Jewellery
    Atypical
    Types : Hand-winding
    Calibre : RM 026
    Calibre distinction : Snakes engraved by hand
    Two setted snakes holding the movement
    Gem-setting with diamonds ruby emerald and red coral
    Complication : Power Reserve Indicator
    Skeleton
    Tourbillon
    Case material : White Gold
    Case peculiarity : Sapphire caseback
    Traitement antireflet
    Set with diamonds
    Shape : Tonneau
    Water-resistance : 50 meters
    Display : Hands
    Indexes : Diamonds
    Glass : Sapphire
    Antireflective coating
    Strap material : Alligator leather
    Strap color : Black
    + More characteristics : Movement
    Two creatures adorn its precious movement. writhing and searching within the tourbillon movement.
    whilst simultaneously holding the precious tourbillon movement in place
    Ruby & diamond encrusted 18k white gold snake
    Emerald & diamond encrusted
    18k white gold snake with red coral tongue

    Black onyx base-plate
    Brisges made of grade 5 titanium with black PVD treatment
    Variable inertia. free sprung balance
    Ceramic endstone for the tourbillon cage
    Torque limiting crown
    Barrel pawl with progressive recoil 

    Movement dimensions:
    30.20 mm x 28.60 mm
    Thickness: 4.97 mm
    Tourbillon diameter: 12.30 mm
    Balance wheel diameter: 9.12 mm
    Number of jewels: 21
    Balance: Glucydur. 2 arms. 4 setting screws. inertia moment 10 mg.cm2. angle of lift 53º
    Frequency:
    21.600 vibrations per hour (3 Hz)
    Balance spring: Elinvar by NIVAROX
    Shock protection:
    KIF Elastor KE 160 B28
    Stone setting in white gold
    Barrel shaft in nickel-free chronifer (DIN x 46 Cr 13 + S)
    Power reserve: approx. 48 hours

    18k white gold tripartite tonneau-shaped case
    2 Nitril O-ring seals
    12 spline screws in grade 5 titanium Washers in 316L stainless steel

    Upper flange in black carbon fiber. with the hours index set with diamonds
    Lower flange in black carbon fiber. with the minutes index in white color

DESCRIPTION

  • RICHARD MILLE TOURBILLON RM 026

    Tonneau case - Limited edition: 15 unique pieces, 18k white gold gem-set case.

    For 2011, a new tourbillon using precious stones is being added to the Richard Mille collection, a welcome addition for everyone who values a unique combination at the highest level of watch making with high quality jewelry. The new RM 026 is a combination of esoteric sensibility and technical horology. The design and inspiration of this new tourbillon are fully grounded in the eternal themes of nature, Gaia and the passage of time.

    For the RM 026, two creatures adorn its precious movement, writhing and searching within the tourbillon movement whilst simultaneously holding the tourbillon movement in place.
    We can admire a ruby & diamond encrusted 18k white gold snake and an emerald & diamond encrusted 18k white gold snake with red coral tongue. But there are several other versions available of these coupled snakes, such as precious stones or semi-precious stones encrusted or engraved stones and even enameled bodies. It took many hours and extremely precise work to engrave by hand the scales of these two exceptional jewellery pieces. Each model created is a unique piece.

    Serpents in mythology have complex roles that can be either good or evil. In connection with the positive properties of Black Onyx they however take on a protective role, representing the potent guardians of temples and other sacred places. Thus, they are natural guardians of treasures or sacred sites that are intimate and require protection.

    The baseplate of the watch has been created of pure Black Onyx, a variety of cryptocrystalline quartz chalcedony composed of siliceous dioxide, (SiO₂). Onyx varieties with rectilinear black and white parallel stripes are actually a part of the agate family, whereas the fully black type is what one commonly calls true Black Onyx. This is a gemstone able to deflect and channel harmful energy towards the Earth, thus providing stability. Due to this ability, Black Onyx is considered a stone of protection against negative thoughts, as well being the stone of equilibrium and inspiration.

    Keeping with the technical nature of all watches created by the brand, the RM 026 Tourbillon utilizes a newly developed power reserve indicator that makes use of a differential gearing system, directly connected to the winding barrel. Via a red line etched on its surface, the direct turning of the 48 hours power reserve barrel allows the wearer to easily note if the watch requires winding. Coupled with an additional security system, a torque limiting crown, prevents any chance of accidental overwinding, which could possibly cause damage to the winding stem or exert extreme pressure on the mainspring barrel. The caliber RM026, with 21 jewels and beating at 3Hz, measures 30.20 mm x 28.60 mm while its thickness is only of 4.97 mm.

    In the world of horology, the case of Richard Mille watches is currently considered as one of the most difficult to manufacture. This tripartite tonneau-shaped case is fully curved, which enables the watch to be ergonomic and comfortable but is time consuming during its production and requires a high level of quality control. These front and rear curves are part of Richard Mille watch cases whatever their shape (tonneau, round, rectangular). They demand ultimate precision and no stress in the metal. The bezel side and the case back have to be perfectly assembled in the case middle with no constraint, to prevent the sapphires from any damage. These manufacturing specifications required one year of research and development.

    The specific tonneau shape of the RM 026 requires 47 stamping operations including 21 for the forming. Tooling takes 4 hours and the RM 026 is obtained after 255 milling operations. The finishing process requires a full day for grinding, glazing and polishing.
    The tripartite case is water resistant to 50 meters.

    An elegant and mysterious timepiece that unites the powers of Nature with the ingenuity of Fine Watchmaking, the RM 026 Tourbillon represents the world of emotions behind Richard Mille’s thorough approach to Timekeeping
  • RICHARD MILLE TOURBILLON RM 026

    Tonneau case - Limited edition: 15 unique pieces, 18k white gold gem-set case.

    For 2011, a new tourbillon using precious stones is being added to the Richard Mille collection, a welcome addition for everyone who values a unique combination at the highest level of watch making with high quality jewelry. The new RM 026 is a combination of esoteric sensibility and technical horology. The design and inspiration of this new tourbillon are fully grounded in the eternal themes of nature, Gaia and the passage of time.

    For the RM 026, two creatures adorn its precious movement, writhing and searching within the tourbillon movement whilst simultaneously holding the tourbillon movement in place.
    We can admire a ruby & diamond encrusted 18k white gold snake and an emerald & diamond encrusted 18k white gold snake with red coral tongue. But there are several other versions available of these coupled snakes, such as precious stones or semi-precious stones encrusted or engraved stones and even enameled bodies. It took many hours and extremely precise work to engrave by hand the scales of these two exceptional jewellery pieces. Each model created is a unique piece.

    Serpents in mythology have complex roles that can be either good or evil. In connection with the positive properties of Black Onyx they however take on a protective role, representing the potent guardians of temples and other sacred places. Thus, they are natural guardians of treasures or sacred sites that are intimate and require protection.

    The baseplate of the watch has been created of pure Black Onyx, a variety of cryptocrystalline quartz chalcedony composed of siliceous dioxide, (SiO₂). Onyx varieties with rectilinear black and white parallel stripes are actually a part of the agate family, whereas the fully black type is what one commonly calls true Black Onyx. This is a gemstone able to deflect and channel harmful energy towards the Earth, thus providing stability. Due to this ability, Black Onyx is considered a stone of protection against negative thoughts, as well being the stone of equilibrium and inspiration.

    Keeping with the technical nature of all watches created by the brand, the RM 026 Tourbillon utilizes a newly developed power reserve indicator that makes use of a differential gearing system, directly connected to the winding barrel. Via a red line etched on its surface, the direct turning of the 48 hours power reserve barrel allows the wearer to easily note if the watch requires winding. Coupled with an additional security system, a torque limiting crown, prevents any chance of accidental overwinding, which could possibly cause damage to the winding stem or exert extreme pressure on the mainspring barrel. The caliber RM026, with 21 jewels and beating at 3Hz, measures 30.20 mm x 28.60 mm while its thickness is only of 4.97 mm.

    In the world of horology, the case of Richard Mille watches is currently considered as one of the most difficult to manufacture. This tripartite tonneau-shaped case is fully curved, which enables the watch to be ergonomic and comfortable but is time consuming during its production and requires a high level of quality control. These front and rear curves are part of Richard Mille watch cases whatever their shape (tonneau, round, rectangular). They demand ultimate precision and no stress in the metal. The bezel side and the case back have to be perfectly assembled in the case middle with no constraint, to prevent the sapphires from any damage. These manufacturing specifications required one year of research and development.

    The specific tonneau shape of the RM 026 requires 47 stamping operations including 21 for the forming. Tooling takes 4 hours and the RM 026 is obtained after 255 milling operations. The finishing process requires a full day for grinding, glazing and polishing.
    The tripartite case is water resistant to 50 meters.

    An elegant and mysterious timepiece that unites the powers of Nature with the ingenuity of Fine Watchmaking, the RM 026 Tourbillon represents the world of emotions behind Richard Mille’s thorough approach to Timekeeping
  • Brand  : Richard Mille
    Collection  : RM 026
    Model  : RM 026 Tourbillon
    Reference  :
    Nber of pieces : 15
    Complement : White Gold - Diamonds - Ruby - Emerald - Red Coral
    Year : 2011
    Is not commercialised any more
    List Price : On request
    Height : 45 mm
    Width : 39.70 mm
    Thickness : 12.60 mm
    Styles : High Horology
    High Jewellery
    Atypical
    Types : Hand-winding
    Calibre : RM 026
    Calibre distinction : Snakes engraved by hand
    Two setted snakes holding the movement
    Gem-setting with diamonds ruby emerald and red coral
    Complication : Power Reserve Indicator
    Skeleton
    Tourbillon
    Case material : White Gold
    Case peculiarity : Sapphire caseback
    Traitement antireflet
    Set with diamonds
    Shape : Tonneau
    Water-resistance : 50 meters
    Display : Hands
    Indexes : Diamonds
    Glass : Sapphire
    Antireflective coating
    Strap material : Alligator leather
    Strap color : Black
    More characteristics : Movement
    Two creatures adorn its precious movement. writhing and searching within the tourbillon movement.
    whilst simultaneously holding the precious tourbillon movement in place
    Ruby & diamond encrusted 18k white gold snake
    Emerald & diamond encrusted
    18k white gold snake with red coral tongue

    Black onyx base-plate
    Brisges made of grade 5 titanium with black PVD treatment
    Variable inertia. free sprung balance
    Ceramic endstone for the tourbillon cage
    Torque limiting crown
    Barrel pawl with progressive recoil 

    Movement dimensions:
    30.20 mm x 28.60 mm
    Thickness: 4.97 mm
    Tourbillon diameter: 12.30 mm
    Balance wheel diameter: 9.12 mm
    Number of jewels: 21
    Balance: Glucydur. 2 arms. 4 setting screws. inertia moment 10 mg.cm2. angle of lift 53º
    Frequency:
    21.600 vibrations per hour (3 Hz)
    Balance spring: Elinvar by NIVAROX
    Shock protection:
    KIF Elastor KE 160 B28
    Stone setting in white gold
    Barrel shaft in nickel-free chronifer (DIN x 46 Cr 13 + S)
    Power reserve: approx. 48 hours

    18k white gold tripartite tonneau-shaped case
    2 Nitril O-ring seals
    12 spline screws in grade 5 titanium Washers in 316L stainless steel

    Upper flange in black carbon fiber. with the hours index set with diamonds
    Lower flange in black carbon fiber. with the minutes index in white color