TECHNICAL DATA SHEETS RM 022:Mise en page 1

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF THE RICHARD MILLE
RM 022 “AERODYNE” DUAL TIME ZONE
As for the RM 021, the new RM 022 communicates space and supersonic speed that inspire the brand
since 2001. However this Tourbillon has another attribute in that it is the first watch to combine a dual
time zone with an external structure in titanium combined with orthorhombic titanium aluminides and
carbon nanofibres.
CALIBER RM 022: manual winding tourbillon movement with hours, minutes, dual time zone,
power reserve, torque indicator and function selector.
Dimensions: length 48 mm x 39.70 mm (widest point) x 13.85 mm (thickest area).
MAIN FEATURES
(MANY OF WHICH ARE MAJOR TECHNICAL INNOVATIONS)
MOVEMENT BASEPLATE OF TITANIUM & HONEYCOMBED ORTHORHOMBIC TITANIUM
ALUMINIDE WITH CARBON NANOFIBER CORE
Orthorhombic titanium aluminides are new group of alloys, developed from the main class of titanium
aluminides, which possess a specific crystalline molecular structure ordered on the orthorhombic
phase of Ti2AlNb. Its use within a honeycombed geometrical pattern was originally the subject of
research by NASA for application as a core material on supersonic aircraft wings, where resistance to
extremely high temperatures and torsion is paramount. The alloy in this honeycombed form has
unparalleled stiffness, a low thermal expansion coefficient and exceptional torsion resistance.
POWER RESERVE
Circa 70 hours, indicated on the power reserve barrel located between 11 and 12 o’clock.
TORQUE INDICATOR
Utilising a numeric scale located between 12 and 1 o’clock, the indicator provides visualisation of the
mainspring’s internal tension, allowing optimisation of the movement’s timing. Below 53 dNmm, the
spring is too slack; at the other extreme, above 65 dNmm, excessive tension can adversely affect the
running of the movement and may even cause damage.
DUAL TIME ZONE INDICATOR
Indicates a dual time zone with hours on a transparent sapphire crystal disc. These come into
view when suspended above the light colored field located near 3 o’clock. The dual time zone is
simple to adjust via a pusher located at 9 o’clock.
VARIABLE INERTIA, FREE SPRUNG BALANCE
The free-sprung balancer gives better reliability in the event of shocks, movement assembly and
disassembly, and also guarantees better chronometric results over an extended period of time.
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