Fine watchmaking takes a big turn with Richard Mille, the exceptional brand for luxury Swiss watches. Pegged for showing some cutting-edge and groundbreaking technology, at this year’s SIHH Richard Mille introduces the RM53-01 Tourbillon Pablo Mac Donough, an innovative timepiece that withstands extreme conditions. Indeed, this novelty was the result of thousands of hours of Research & Development, harnessed into a new aesthetic that showcases pioneering qualities in the realm of horology.
The iconic timepiece marks a big evolution for Richard Mille – and hence the watchmaking industry – and luckily for us, it has been carefully displayed for watch lovers to see at SIHH 2018.
Below, the unique timepiece and its most innovative characteristics.
RM53-01 Tourbillon Pablo Mac Donough
- Tripartite case in Carbon TPT whose remarkable surface displays complex damascene patterns
- Laminated sapphire glass
- Torque limiting crown
- Upper flange in titanium
- Spline screws for the bridges and case
- Winding barrel teeth and centerwheel pinion with central involute profile
- Satin finished surfaces
- Circular decorations on the front surfaces
- Minimal corrections applied to the wheels in order to preserve geometry and performance
- Caliber RM5301
- Manual winding tourbillon movement
- Power reserve: circa 70 hours (+10 %)
- Double baseplate and bridges in grade 5 titanium
- Cable suspension mechanism
- Free sprung balance with variable inertia
- Fast rotating barrel (6 hours per revolution instead of 7.5 hours) and barrel pawl with progressive recoil
- 19 jewels
- Frequency: 21,600 vph (3 Hz)
- Stainless, antimagnetic and suitable for tempering
- Limited edition of 30 pieces
Cindy Menassa
