Richard Mille RM005: The Enduring Appeal of an Old-School Daily Wearer

jenjames · 2020-10-20T10:50:32Z

Explore the enduring appeal of the Richard Mille RM005 as a daily wearer. Jenjames highlights its practical size, water resistance, and timeless design.

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Jenjames, a seasoned collector, makes a compelling case for the enduring appeal of the 'old school' Richard Mille RM005 in an era dominated by increasingly complex and avant-garde designs. Her post invites readers to appreciate the foundational elements that define a true sports watch, highlighting the RM005's practical virtues and timeless design amidst the brand's relentless pursuit of innovation. This discussion offers valuable insights into the practicalities of collecting and wearing Richard Mille watches daily.

Old school.. and proud of it 😉

In the middle of the Richard Mille technological storm ever pushing for technical advancement with new material and sci-fi movements and ever striving to introduce more complex and exquisite cases and dials designs... please let us have a moment and go back to the bare essential, the basic where it all started.

100m water resistance + shock proof=a real sport watch.

This is one of my all time favourite RM.

Thank you.

🥂

Jen

Key Points from the Discussion

The RM005 stands out as an ideal daily wearer due to its comfortable size and low profile, being thinner than many popular sports watches like the Rolex Day-Date 40 and Datejust 41.
The original designs of early Richard Mille references like the RM005 are considered timeless, with their market demand, especially for fine examples in 18K rose gold, significantly increasing.
The water resistance of certain Richard Mille references, including the RM005, is a significant selling point for collectors seeking a robust daily watch, contrasting with some newer offerings.
There's a shared sentiment that the water resistance levels on some Richard Mille models are inconsistent, making the RM005's 100m WR a notable advantage for a daily piece.
The RM 67-02 is also gaining appeal for its size, case material, and lightness, aligning with the preference for smaller, more wearable Richard Mille models.
Some collectors draw parallels between Hublot's Spirit of Big Bang and Richard Mille's case design, suggesting an imitation, though asserting the RM's enduring design superiority.

The Discussion

Chronometer (aka yacomino)

Oct 20, 2020

I think Hublot tried to imitate this case design if I am not mistaking (the spirit of big bang?) but this RM will stand the test of time!

systematic.entropy

Oct 20, 2020

I have literally been having RM dreams lately. 2021 may be the time to consolidate and pull the trigger. Agree on the RM005, the water resistance is a major selling point compared to more recent offerings. However, an RM030 speaks to me from a technical level.

LiftAngle51

Oct 20, 2020

Hublot have with the spirit of big bang a RM wannabe. My complain about Hublot are the busy dials, searching hands is annoying. Look at a RM, it’s always no problem to see the time at a glance.

Jay (Eire)

Oct 20, 2020

I wonder what the modern RM collector would make of this watch?

jenjames

Oct 22, 2020

AirJordan 100+ pairs Louboutin Sneakers 50+ pairs Giuseppe Sneakers 30+ pairs The one in the photo is from Gucci 🥂

jenjames

Oct 22, 2020

I own RM055, RM030, RM52-01, RM63-01, RM016, RM11 and RM33 .. in all honesty, I love the RM005 as a daily watch. I am currently seeking for a RM002 or RM003 ie similar size as the 005. I love smaller watches lately.. they are so easy to wear and no hassle.. Many ppl don’t realise the RM005 is only 11.5mm thickness which is thinner than Rolex DD40 and DJ41 .. that’s a very low profile for a sport watch especially for a RM. Personally I use my watch a lot in the kitchen and in the pool/beach , I n

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