SIHH 2011 Richard Mille RM 028 Americas
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Richard Mille has just announced a new limited edition timepiece, available exclusively through retailers in North and South America. The Richard Mille RM 028 Americas automatic dive watch is a limited edition of 30 pieces. I had a chance to preview this watch last week at the Beverly Hills Richard Mille boutique. In fact, I had a chance to preview three different color variations, which you can see in the photo (above). It is very impressive, and very massive in-person, the dimensions are 47.00 mm x 14.60 mm. The size is not abnormal, though, as it is a 300 meter dive watch that meets standard ISO 6425 requirements.
Richard Mille Press Release
"Richard Mille unveils a new limited edition of his automatic Diver's Watch exclusively for retailers in North and South America. The RM 028 Americas is a 30-piece edition featuring red and white details on a dark black DLC titanium case.
With the introduction of the RM 028 in 2009, Richard Mille combined the exceptional case and skeletonized movement that have become the hallmarks of all Richard Mille watches, with the specific timepiece features required of divers.
The RM 028 adheres to diver's watch ISO norms 6425 with its water resistance of 300 meters (30 ATM) and a unidirectional bezel. The seemingly simple lines of the 47-mm round case conceal a considerable amount of technical know-how. The exceptional water resistance is achieved with a three part case construction and 22 torque screws, with complete integration of the lugs into the case system. This configuration prevents any accidental dislodging of the bezel from its case while diving.
The skeletonized automatic movement of the RM 028 utilizes a rotor with variable geometry, a major innovation of Richard Mille that allows the level of automatic winding to be adjusted to the user's lifestyle via the setting of two 18K white gold wings.
The RM 028 Americas edition is distinguished by a black DLC titanium case and bezel, red and white numerals and hands, and a bright red inner bezel and rubber crown protector."
Retail $82,000
Source: Richard Mille