In pictures: Richard Mille RM 016 Automatic Extra Flat Diamond Set

Initially seen as a manufacturer of eminently masculine timepieces, today Richard Mille is equally capable of creating hyper-sporty, bold-looking pieces for men and, at the same time, exquisitely feminine wristwatches. Like the RM 016 Automatic Extra Flat Diamond Set, a timepiece for Ladies that represents a remarkable technical and artistic exercise.

Initially seen as a manufacturer of eminently masculine timepieces, today Richard Mille is equally capable of creating hyper-sporty, bold-looking pieces for men and, at the same time, exquisitely feminine wristwatches. Just like the RM 016 Automatic Extra Flat Diamond Set, a timepiece for Ladies that represents a remarkable technical and artistic exercise.

Conserving the Richard Mille's distinguishing hallmarks, its rectangular-shaped case is one of the thinnest created by the brand and houses the sophisticated Calibre RMAS7, an automatic movement with 55 hours of power reserve that is equipped with a variable geometry system to optimise the rotor’s winding motion.

A vast number of stamping and machining operations are required to obtain the three main components of the case (bezel, caseband and caseback). More than 18 days of machine adjustment must take place, as well as more than 400 hours of technical research and drawing before production even can start. Each case involves 202 separate machining operations. Only then, highly skilled artisans can start the challenging phase of gem-setting.

The tripartite case is water resistant to 30 metres, ensured by 2 Nitrile O-ring seals, and is assembled using 12 spline screws in grade 5 titanium.

We recently had the pleasure to handle this model at the Richard Mille boutique in Milan and we greatly admired how the technical elements of the movement harmonise with the diamond setting that decorates the red gold case. We let the pictures speak about the quality and amazing look of the RM 016.

You can find more information about the Richard Mille RM 016 Automatic Extra Flat and other exclusive creations for Ladies at the Richard Mille website.