The Richard Mille RM 033 is an ultra-thin automatic watch, launched in 2011, combining elegant design with innovative technology.
Here are its details:
Movement: Equipped with the skeletonized CALIBRE RMXP1 automatic movement, it has a diameter of 33.00 mm, a thickness of only 2.60 mm, and 29 jewels. Its off-centered, integrated platinum oscillating weight, positioned on one side of the movement, features bidirectional winding and is crafted from solid platinum to ensure excellent winding efficiency. The balance wheel is a four-armed beryllium bronze alloy, oscillating at a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour (3 Hz) and boasts a power reserve of approximately 45 hours (±10%).
Case: The round case, with a diameter of 45.70 mm and a thickness of 6.30 mm, has been subjected to numerous stamping and machining processes. The three-layer case is assembled with 16 grade 5 titanium spline screws and wear-resistant 316L stainless steel washers. The lugs are integrated into the case system and fitted with two nitrile rubber O-rings, ensuring water resistance to 30 meters.
Materials: The baseplate and bridges are crafted from grade 5 titanium, with the baseplate treated with Titalyt® and the bridges treated with black PVD, ensuring exceptional rigidity and surface flatness throughout the ultra-thin movement. The case is available in red gold and titanium, and some models are also set with diamonds.
Design: The RM 033's design considers the movement, case, and dial as a unified whole, ensuring harmony. The caseback eliminates the need for a case ring, and the movement rests on a chassis-mounting rubber secured with grade 5 titanium screws. Its curved caseback, a hallmark of the entire Richard Mille collection, showcases elegant ergonomics.