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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF THE RICHARD MILLE
LADIES’ WATCH RM 007
The ladies’ watch has been conceived and created to the same exacting standards as the
Richard Mille range of watches for men. Despite the fact that this mechanical watch is easy
to wear, its movement is nevertheless highly sophisticated and extremely reliable.
CALIBER RM 007: Automatic movement with unique patented rotor system containing
18-carat gold micro-balls bearings. Functions: hours, minutes, date.
Dimensions: 45 mm long x 31 mm (widest point) x 10.9 (thickest area).
MAIN FEATURES
(MANY OF WHICH ARE MAJOR TECHNICAL INNOVATIONS)
BI-DIRECTIONAL AUTOMATIC WINDING
The rotor is fitted with an auto-reverse system integrated into the rotor ball bearing.
This patented system is the result of a technical, high performance solution.
The main characteristics are the minimal amount of space it occupies and the narrow dead reverse
angle of only 7° when the rotor changes direction.
18-CARAT GOLD ROTOR WITH MICRO-BALL COMPARTMENT
- 18-carat gold, satin-finished and hand polished surfaces with hand anglage
- Rotor segment in 18-carat sandblasted gold with weight comprising more than 100 18-carat gold
micro-balls within a transparent, PVD coated container.
- Sapphire crystal, with anti-glare treatment on both sides
- Grade 5 titanium screws
- 18-carat gold micro-balls
This exclusive RICHARD MILLE innovation allows efficient rewinding of the mainspring by the optimal
inertial force created. The free moving micro-balls in 18-carat gold found inside the compartment serve
to absorb excess energy in case of shocks. In this way large shockwaves that normally could have
devastating effects on the rotor are therefore reduced and this safeguards the system’s mechanism.
DATE DISPLAY
Vertical date aperture at 6 o’clock, with sapphire crystal calendar disc treated with anti-glare coating
on both sides.
GRADE 5 TITANIUM SPLINE SCREWS
This 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.
NEW GEAR TEETH PROFILE
The central involute profile of the teeth promotes effective rotary motion and allows the
compensation of possible variations in the engagement of the going train. This insures excellent
torque transmission with a distinct improvement in performance.
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CALIBER RM 007
WATCHCASE
The design and execution of the watch demonstrate a complete conceptual approach to the
movement, case and dial. As a result, everything has been constructed according to an extremely
rigorous specification, in the manner of the data processing used in the design of Formula 1 racing
cars where the chassis and the engine are developed in complete harmony. For example, a casing
ring is no longer used and the movement is mounted on chassis mounting rubbers (ISO SW) fixed
by 4 titanium screws. Features such as these are evidence of uncompromising workmanship.
The tripartite case is water resistant to 50 meters, ensured by three Nitril O-ring seals with tube
driven in and glued.
Assembly with spline screws (12) in grade 5 titanium and abrasion resistant washers in copper-nickelzinc
alloy.
CROWN
In red or white gold with double seal O-ring.
CRYSTAL
Bezel side:
In sapphire (1800 Vickers) with anti-glare treatment on both sides.
Thickness: 1.20 mm
Case back:
In sapphire with anti-glare treatment on both sides.
Thickness: 0.95 mm at the center and at the outer edges 1.675 mm
INTERIOR FLANGES
Upper flange in black carbon fiber, the hours set with diamonds, lower flange in black carbon fiber.
DOUBLE DEPLOYANT BUCKLE
Double spring system with safety catch.
STRAP
In leather, crocodile, or reinforced fabric. Linked to the case by a Ryton insert, a material with
outstanding resistance.
MOVEMENT CHARACTERISTICS
MOVEMENT DIMENSIONS: 29.90 mm x 22 mm
THICKNESS: 4.49 mm
NUMBER OF RUBIES: 24
FREQUENCY: 21,600 vph (3Hz)
SHOCK PROTECTION: KIF ELASTOR KE 991 169 72
Index assembly with fine adjustment
WINDING SPRING: NIVAFLEX M
MINIMAL AUTONOMY: 38 hours
Crown with 3 positions: Manual winding - Quick date change - Time setting (with stop seconds)
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CALIBER RM 007
ESCAPEMENT
- Flat balance spring
- Balance wheel: GLUCYDUR, 2 arms, PVD coating
- Balance wheel diameter: 7.50 mm
- Inertia moment 3.24 mg.cm2 , lever angle 49°
- Monocrystal ruby pallet stone
FINISHING
- Bottom plate and bridges in titanium, wet sandblasted
- PVD coating
- Burnished pivots
- Satin-finished surfaces
GEAR WHEELS
- Gilding (before cutting the teeth)
- Minimum correction is carried out to the wheels to preserve geometry and performance
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