The evolution of the materials and methods are so fantastic to look back on.. another reason to track down that Monographie published a couple years back I think.
Thank you for this in-depth summary Mark, and I eagerly anticipate your review on the 056-01!
One material I would add to this list though, is semi-precious stones. I recall the RM018 was a very small series of pieces, 12 pieces I think? Each with a different type of stone used in the gear-wheels.
Very commendable to see the different iterations of the materials made for LE sets as well, the Green TZP ceramic on the RM038-01, the new Red RM011 NTPT, even the Brown ceramic RM011 LE.
Happy holidays to all RM forum friends, hope you have a very restful and refreshing time spent with family.
Colton