- Size
- 44.50 × 49.94 × 16.10 mm
Overview
Carbon TPT® case with a red flange
This execution of the RM 65-01 pairs the black Carbon TPT® case with a red inner flange and coloured pusher caps, on a black rubber strap. The mechanical content is that of the standard model: the calibre RMAC4, a skeletonised automatic split-seconds chronograph running at 36,000 vph with a rapid-winding pusher and a function selector integrated into the crown.
Carbon TPT® is built from layers of parallel carbon filaments, each layer no thicker than 30 microns, stacked with the fibre orientation rotated between plies and consolidated under heat and pressure. Machining exposes the layer structure, so no two cases carry the same pattern.
Key details
CaseCarbon TPT®
MovementCalibre RMAC4, automatic, 5 Hz
Power reserveAround 60 hours (± 10%)
Design and engineering
- Calibre RMAC4Skeletonised automatic winding movement with hours, minutes, seconds at 6 o’clock, date, split-seconds chronograph with a 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock and a 12-hour counter at 9 o’clock, function selector, rapid winding and variable-geometry rotor. It measures 31.78 × 29.98 mm by 8.69 mm thick, on 51 jewels at 36,000 vph (5 Hz), with around 60 hours (± 10%) of power reserve without the chronograph running.
- Carbon TPT® constructionCarbon TPT® is built from filaments obtained by dividing carbon fibre, divided into layers no thicker than 30 microns, saturated in resins developed for Richard Mille and stacked with the fibre orientation rotated between plies, then cured under heat and pressure and machined at the brand’s own facilities. Machining exposes the layer structure, so no two cases carry the same striation.
- Split-seconds architectureTwo six-column wheels with a vertical clutch. The 5 Hz frequency allows elapsed times to be read to a tenth of a second. Richard Mille records shock and drop simulations, accelerated ten-year ageing of the functions, water-resistance testing and magnetic field trials for the chronograph.
- Rapid windingThe pusher at 8 o’clock rearms the barrel directly, without the crown; 125 presses take it to a full charge. Richard Mille specifies it for restarting a watch that has stopped.
- Fast-rotating barrelOne revolution every six hours instead of the more common seven and a half, which maintains torque across the power reserve.
- Variable-geometry rotorThe oscillating weight segment can be reconfigured to change the rotor’s inertia, and so the winding yield, according to how active the wearer is.
- Colour codingThe dial is coded by function rather than decorated: yellow for the time, green for the date, orange for the chronograph displays, red for winding and blue for the split-seconds hand.
Specifications
Technical specifications
| Reference | RM 65-01 |
|---|---|
| Calibre | RMAC4, skeletonised automatic winding |
| Functions | Hours, minutes, seconds at 6 o’clock, date, split-seconds chronograph with 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock and 12-hour counter at 9 o’clock, function selector, rapid winding, variable-geometry rotor |
| Power reserve | Around 60 hours (± 10%) without the chronograph running |
| Frequency | 36,000 vph (5 Hz) |
| Jewels | 51 |
| Movement dimensions | 31.78 × 29.98 mm |
| Movement thickness | 8.69 mm |
| Baseplate and bridges | Grade 5 titanium, wet sandblasted, PVD and electroplasma treated |
| Balance | Glucydur®, 4 arms, inertia 7.5 mg·cm², lift angle 53° |
| Chronograph | Two six-column wheels, vertical clutch |
| Barrel | Fast rotating, six hours per revolution |
| Rapid winding | Pusher at 8 o’clock, 125 presses to a full charge |
| Case dimensions | 44.50 × 49.94 × 16.10 mm |
| Crystal | Sapphire, anti-glare both sides |
| Water resistance | 50 m |
| Balance spring | AK3 |
| Case material | Carbon TPT®, tripartite |
| Flange | Red |
| Crown and pushers | Grade 5 titanium |
| Strap | Black rubber |
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