Richard Mille ‘RM 010’ Review | Chronostore | Christian Taylor
Before we start a new month, turn back time with this #review of a Richard Mille 'RM 010' and discover why it could be your new best friend, assuming you consider watches friends that is.
Hello everyone, my name is Christian and welcome to Chronostore.com's first review of 2019! Unlike many of our other videos that primarily dwell on the appealing aspects of the piece, in this review, I'll be sharing what I like most about this model, in addition to some of the usual stuff. For those who haven't noticed already, today's watch is an 18K Rose Gold Richard Mille RM-010, a 48mm wide, tonneau-shaped, satin-brushed rose gold case with high-polished accents on each side of it, titanium screws around the bezel and and a red-rubber strap, accompanied by a titanium double-folding clasp with some seriously strong springs keeping it closed and snug to your wrist, but at first, it can take some getting used to when you're trying to put it back on, as you can tell.
Normally I'm not a fan of rubber straps, but this one compliments the watch so well it's actually bearable and wearable. It's band not being a boring shade like black also helps give the watch a heightened appeal. Still, for me, the devil is in the detail. Inspired by the engineering of Formula 1 racers, the band's design resembles air ducts similar to a car hood. You wouldn't know from looking at it, but the case alone is as much a work of art as it is a product of patience. Taking approximately 8 days to manufacture the bezel and 5 days each for the caseback and middle section, every model has to be made to perfection. According to Richard Mille's site, it takes 202 different machining operations just to complete 1 case.
However, some other noteworthy characteristics aren't so noticeable. Richard Mille developed what they call a, "Variable Geometry Rotor" for this model, allowing you to adjust the rotor's inertia to go faster or slower based on one's activity to optimize the harmony between the watch's automatic movement and the owner's lifestyle. Something a bit more obvious is the watch's skeletal, transparent frame. From either side of it you can see through the watch to the other, but along the front you'll find my favorite part.
Last, but certainly not least is my favorite aspect, the vertical date-aperture, which is my favorite thing for two reasons. 1: It's not common to see a vertical date; and 2: I like the way the numbers seem scattered around the dial, even though they're not. On this model you’ll also find a pushdown crown, which you can see has no threads to align with, and it very smoothly shuts with a simple press. Most importantly, if you liked this review and want to learn more about watches before you buy them, subscribe to our channel for reviews, watch tips, and more. Visit Chronostore.com to find your next luxury watch and “Bring Time To Life”. *Like this watch? Let us know and we'll tell you when it’s back in stock. *Availability and pricing subject to change. Stay in the loop of everything luxury at Chronostore.com