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Cool White in Cambodian Tropical Climes: an on-the-wrist review of the Richard Mille RM055.
This message has been edited by 219 on 2013-02-19 01:10:41 This message has been edited by AnthonyTsai on 2013-02-19 07:47:39 This message has been edited by AnthonyTsai on 2013-03-03 09:52:13
The Details in the Shadows.
By: 219 : February 19th, 2013-01:13
Where as the case and the strap are white, the movement is darkened in both colour and tone. The difference in finishing across the skeletonized plates, and the elements of the drive train, gives the movement a three-dimensional aspect and depth to it. Th...
Exactly and....
By: Mark in Paris : February 20th, 2013-01:14
It's been several years they are used to training in crafting these materials so I guess now they can amortize the investments in time and research. Furthermore, the production is I think around 2500/3000 pieces a year, so a bit more than many ofther inde...
HQ review.
By: VMM : February 19th, 2013-08:41
Great reading and pictures. The RM 055 sure looks like a different and exclusive timepiece, even more wearing it in a hostile place as Cambodia. I went there last october, and it was an unforgettable experience, I'll come back for sure. Hope you've enjoye...
Actually....
By: 219 : February 20th, 2013-02:11
its the prototype RM055. Hence, it had gone through some other wrists before mine further emphasising the robust whiteness of the watch. Nice to be a tester and play with the watch for a while; however, on this occasion, there was a great deal of regret i...
Loved the contrast...
By: patrick_y : February 19th, 2013-13:04
Hot Cambodia, cool ceramic. Vintage Mercedes-Benz, Modern Richard Mille White to Black Ceramic, to rubber, to flesh... Sweet watch, to Spicy pepper, to Sour lime... Thanks for sharing the journey, the journey of the watch, and the journey of Cambodia. I s...
Your reference to . . .
By: Dr No : February 19th, 2013-14:35
. . . The Man in the White Suit wasn't the only similitude that came to my mind, Andrew. Is it just a coincidence that you bear at least a passing resemblance . . . . . . to Mr Clean? :-) Perhaps not. Actually, a resemblance to Alec Guinness . . . . . . w...