- Movement
- Manual winding tourbillon, skeletonised
- Size
- 48.15 × 40.10 × 13.08 mm
Overview
Blue layered composite case on the RM 17-01 tonneau
The case is built from a layered composite in blue, with the lamination visible across the flanks, and the watch is on a white rubber strap. Richard Mille’s own material taxonomy holds that Carbon TPT® is carbon and appears black, while coloured layered cases are produced as Quartz TPT®, made by the same process from silica threads. The record’s name gives Carbon TPT®; the colour of this case is not consistent with that material, and the case material is left unstated.
The movement and case architecture are those of the RM 17-01: tonneau case of 48.15 × 40.10 × 13.08 mm, calibre RM017, 23 jewels, 3 Hz, around 70 hours of power reserve.
Key details
Case materialBlue layered composite — specific material not confirmed
MovementCalibre RM017, manual winding tourbillon
Case dimensions48.15 × 40.10 × 13.08 mm
Design and engineering
- Layered composite constructionBoth Carbon TPT® and Quartz TPT® are produced by laying filaments in layers at alternating angles within a resin matrix under heat and pressure. Quartz TPT® uses silica threads, which accept colour in the matrix; Carbon TPT® uses carbon.
- Baseplate and bridges in grade 5 titaniumThe skeletonised baseplate and bridges are grade 5 titanium, validated under separate resistance testing.
- Free-sprung balance with variable inertiaThe balance carries adjustable weights in place of a regulator index, which improves reliability under shock and during assembly or disassembly.
- Torque-limiting crownThe crown limits the torque that can be applied, preventing damage to the winding stem or excessive pressure on the mainspring.
- Tripartite caseAssembled with 12 grade 5 titanium spline screws and 316L stainless steel washers, water resistant to 50 metres via two nitrile O-ring seals.
Specifications
Technical specifications
| Reference | RM 17-01 |
|---|---|
| Model name as recorded | RM 17-01 Blue Carbon TPT — the case colour is not consistent with Carbon TPT® |
| Calibre | RM017 |
| Movement | Manual winding tourbillon, skeletonised |
| Functions | Hours, minutes, power reserve, function indicator |
| Power reserve | Around 70 hours (± 10%) |
| Frequency | 21,600 vph (3 Hz) |
| Jewels | 23, set in white gold chatons |
| Balance | Glucydur®, 2 arms, 4 setting screws, moment of inertia 10 mg·cm², angle of lift 53° |
| Balance spring | Elinvar by Nivarox® |
| Shock protection | KIF Elastor KE 160 B28 |
| Barrel shaft | Nickel-free Chronifer® (DIN x 46 Cr 13 + S) |
| Barrel | Fast-rotating, 1 revolution per 6 hours instead of 7.5 |
| Tourbillon diameter | 12.30 mm |
| Balance wheel diameter | 10.00 mm |
| Movement dimensions | 31.20 × 29.45 mm, thickness 4.65 mm |
| Baseplate and bridges | Grade 5 titanium |
| Case dimensions | 48.15 × 40.10 × 13.08 mm |
| Case shape | Tonneau |
| Case construction | Tripartite, 12 grade 5 titanium spline screws, 316L stainless steel washers, 2 nitrile O-ring seals |
| Crystal | Sapphire |
| Water resistance | 50 m |
| Strap | White rubber |
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