- Set
- Full set
- Case
- 18k white gold, tripartite construction
- Movement
- Automatic, calibre RM 005, skeletonised
Set and condition
Complete set
The watch and included items are inspected by HYPA prior to sale. A written condition report is available on request.
Included
Original presentation box
Original box included
Included
Original papers
Original papers included
Condition
Inspected prior to sale
Reviewed for condition, completeness and functionality. Additional details and photographs are available on request.
On request
Condition photography
Additional close-up images of specific areas are available before purchase.
Overview
RM 005 in white gold
The RM 005 in an 18k white gold case. Specification follows the standard reference: hours, minutes and centre seconds with a semi-instantaneous date at 7 o’clock, driven by the calibre RM 005 with variable-geometry rotor, over a grade 5 titanium baseplate with PVD treatment.
Key details
Introduced2004
Position in the collectionFirst automatic Richard Mille
Case material18k white gold
Design and engineering
- Variable-geometry rotorPatented uni-directional titanium rotor adjustable across six positions to alter inertia and winding rate.
- Titanium baseplateGrade 5 titanium with PVD treatment, requiring new tooling to produce and assembly without marking the coating.
- Semi-instantaneous dateOversized date at 7 o’clock.
- Layered sapphire dialSapphire dial with applied numerals above a second sapphire ring carrying the date indexes.
- Case constructionOver a year of development and 68 separate operations across the three case components, assembled with eight grade 5 titanium spline screws.
- Water resistance100 metres, the only non-diving Richard Mille with this rating.
Specifications
Technical specifications
| Reference | RM 005 |
|---|---|
| Introduced | 2004 |
| Dimensions | 37.80 × 45.00 × 11.45 mm |
| Case | 18k white gold, tripartite construction |
| Crystal | Curved sapphire, anti-glare, front and display back |
| Water resistance | 100 m |
| Movement | Automatic, calibre RM 005, skeletonised |
| Baseplate | Grade 5 titanium with PVD treatment |
| Jewels | 32 |
| Winding | Uni-directional variable-geometry rotor, six adjustable positions |
| Functions | Hours, minutes, centre seconds · Semi-instantaneous oversized date at 7 o’clock |
| Frequency | 28,800 vph (4 Hz) |
| Power reserve | circa 55 hours |
| Case assembly | 8 spline screws, grade 5 titanium |
| Model | RM 005 White Gold |
| Dial | Semi-skeletonised |
| Strap | Grey rubber strap |
| Set | Full set |
| Box | Original box included |
| Papers | Original papers included |
| Price | On request |
| Availability | Available on request |
Buying with HYPA
Purchase with confidence
- Manufacturer warranty confirmed from the warranty card
- Insured worldwide delivery
- Payment by bank transfer or cryptocurrency
- Registered Australian dealerHYPA International Pty Ltd · Victorian Second-Hand Dealer Licence SHD-0018017.
- Direct specialist supportSpeak with the HYPA team before, during and after the purchase.
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