Now sportier and in carbon composite.
Richard Mille RM 33-02
Diameter: 41.7mm
Height: 8.8mm
Material: Carbon TPT and red gold
Water resistance: 30m
Movement: RMXP1
Functions: Hours and minutes
Winding: Automatic
Frequency: 21,600 beats per hour (3Hz)
Power reserve: 45 hours
Strap: Rubber
Limited edition: 140 pieces
Availability: Richard Mille boutiques
Price: US$145,000
Originally introduced in 2011 as a round, dressy-ish watch that was distinct from most other Richard Mille watches, the RM 33 has now been revamped and looks like, well, other Richard Mille watches. The new RM 33-02 is still round, but is aggressively styled and executed in a striking combination of materials.
Just as it is with Richard Mille’s better known tonneau-shaped watches, the RM 33-02 has an angular, notched bezel, while the case is a sandwich combining carbon composite and gold held together by large, visible screws. The bezel notches at six and 12 are continued onto the integrated rubber strap, which has a fin running down its length, accentuating the sporty look.
Originally introduced in 2011 as a round, dressy-ish watch that was distinct from most other Richard Mille watches, the RM 33 has now been revamped and looks like, well, other Richard Mille watches. The new RM 33-02 is still round, but is aggressively styled and executed in a striking combination of materials.
Just as it is with Richard Mille’s better known tonneau-shaped watches, the RM 33-02 has an angular, notched bezel, while the case is a sandwich combining carbon composite and gold held together by large, visible screws. The bezel notches at six and 12 are continued onto the integrated rubber strap, which has a fin running down its length, accentuating the sporty look.
Despite the bold styling, the RM 33-02 is a relatively compact watch, measuring just 41.7mm in diameter, and a slim 8.8mm high.
That’s thanks in part to the extra-thin RMXP1 movement inside. It’s an automatic that’s just 2.6mm high. Like most Richard Mille movements, it is produced by Vaucher, but customised for Richard Mille and given open-worked, black-coated bridges, resulting in a monochromatic, technical look.
