- Year
- 2013
- Condition
- Very good
- Set
- Box and papers
- Case
- Tripartite, round, lugs integrated into the case system
- Movement
- Automatic winding, skeletonised
- Size
- 45.70 × 6.30 mm
Set and condition
Complete set
This RM 033 is accompanied by its original presentation box, warranty card and supporting documentation. The watch and included items are inspected by an expert watchmaker before sale. Additional photographs and video of this piece are available on request.
Original presentation box
Original presentation box and packaging.
Original papers
Warranty card and supporting documentation.
Inspected prior to sale
Reviewed for condition, completeness and functionality. Additional details and photographs are available on request.
Condition photography
Additional close-up images of specific areas are available before purchase.
Overview
Off-centre platinum micro-rotor in a 6.30 mm case
The RM 033 was introduced in 2011 as Richard Mille’s first ultra-thin round watch. The calibre RMXP1 places its automatic micro-rotor to the side of the movement rather than at the centre, which reduces overall height: the movement is 33.00 mm in diameter and 2.60 mm thick, and the round case measures 45.70 mm across by 6.30 mm.
The case is titanium, with a satin-finished bezel and lug set, an openworked dial showing the applied numerals and the skeletonised titanium bridges, and a black rubber strap.
Key details
Design and engineering
- Off-centre monobloc platinum micro-rotorPositioned to the side of the movement to save height, machined from solid platinum for weight in a small volume, and designed to wind bi-directionally so that the decentralised mass works efficiently.
- Free-sprung balance with variable inertiaThe regulator index is eliminated; regulation is by four small weights set directly on the balance.
- Titanium baseplate, bridges and balance cockGrade 5 titanium throughout, with Titalyt® treatment on the baseplate and black PVD coating on the bridges, giving rigidity and the surface flatness an ultra-thin gear train requires. The baseplate and all titanium parts were validation-tested separately for strength.
- Tripartite case with integrated lugsThe lugs are absorbed into the case system rather than applied. The case is assembled with 16 grade 5 titanium spline screws and abrasion-resistant 316L stainless steel washers, and is water resistant to 30 metres by two Nitrile O-ring seals.
- Ceramic crownSealed with double O-rings.
The reference
Technical specifications
| Reference | RM 033 |
|---|---|
| Calibre | RMXP1 |
| Movement | Automatic winding, skeletonised |
| Functions | Hours, minutes; off-centre monobloc platinum rotor |
| Power reserve | 42 hours |
| Jewels | 29 |
| Balance | Free-sprung, variable inertia, 4 adjustable weights |
| Frequency | 21,600 vph (3 Hz) |
| Movement dimensions | 33.00 mm diameter, thickness 2.60 mm |
| Baseplate | Grade 5 titanium, Titalyt® treated |
| Bridges and balance cock | Grade 5 titanium, black PVD coated |
| Rotor | Off-centre monobloc solid platinum, bi-directional |
| Case | Tripartite, round, lugs integrated into the case system |
| Case dimensions | 45.70 × 6.30 mm |
| Case material | Titanium |
| Case assembly | 16 grade 5 titanium spline screws, 316L stainless steel washers, 2 Nitrile O-ring seals |
| Crown | Ceramic, double O-ring seals |
| Water resistance | 30 m |
| Strap | Black rubber |
| Introduced | 2011 |
Buying with HYPA
Purchase with confidence
- Original warranty card included, dated 2013
- Free insured delivery within Australia · international quoted
- Payment by bank transfer
- Registered Australian dealerHYPA International Pty Ltd · Registered Victorian second-hand dealer, Registration No. SHD-0018017.
- Direct specialist supportSpeak with the HYPA team before, during and after the purchase.
- Rated 5.0 on Google · 6 reviewsFrom clients of HYPA International on Google. Read the reviews
Before you buy
Buying guides
Continue browsing
