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Hi, I do agree that this particular RM004 is a technical and amazing feat, considering workmanship required.

However, what really I was asking is that, what makes it so different from the other split seconds out there.

I am not interested in talking about price point or the 'rarity' of it, but the technical aspect which allows it to be considered 'the most complicated RM'.

I do understand from the articles, different materials are used, as well as the way they build up the mechanism, but I find there should be something I am missing. Maybe this RM is considered the most 'efficient' due to the material and mechanism construction that the recordings would be more accurate than other split seconds as there is less inertia to stop/start the gears?

There MUST, MUST be something(s) so special about this RM. As said, it is not the rarity and 'value' which I am looking at, but the technical marvel/feat/breakthrough which happened. I mean, a baseplate in nano-carbon fiber isn't exactly that exciting, or titanium screws. There should be another 'mechanical' factor which makes it a marvel.

Cheers.

RM004-V2

By: lobo : October 22nd, 2013-21:26

Hi Guys, I would like to enquire about this particular RM model. What makes it so special. I do understand it is a split second (same as double split), but how 'advance' and 'purist' is it. Compared to many split seconds out there, i.e, Lange Double Split...

i would put the 004 against the ALS DS

By: Mohannad (aka Riddler) : October 22nd, 2013-23:11

the 004 is as fine as it gets when we talk split second function i had a 004 once and i can speak for myself when i say it was the best watch i ever had plain and simple if your thinking of getting one i would highly recommend it plus its very unique and ...

here you go

By: chris4 : October 23rd, 2013-01:11

An interesting article/post from some time back, might help a little with the RM004 detail...... The RM 004 for instance, created in 1999, can without doubt be considered a technical landmark of its kind. Although it is not known by many people, a split s...

Highly technical

By: Mark in Paris : October 23rd, 2013-01:11

If you remain on a retail price standpoint you'll always have a problem with what a watch seems to bring. This being said, from on a technical standpoint, the RM004 is unique and a very highly engineered product (read the links below and you'll understand...

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By: lobo : October 23rd, 2013-21:17

Hi, I do agree that this particular RM004 is a technical and amazing feat, considering workmanship required. However, what really I was asking is that, what makes it so different from the other split seconds out there. I am not interested in talking about...

honestly its not that different functionality wise than the LANGE or even PP [nt]

By: Mohannad (aka Riddler) : October 23rd, 2013-22:53

One of My Favorite RMs

By: Park 88 : October 24th, 2013-12:30

I believe everything has been said about this stunning watch both inside and out esthetically and mechanically but I consider this to be a highly collectable RM which is now discontinued. Rumor has it that RM was making little or no money on this model so...

Just to jump in....

By: Theodore Diehl : October 24th, 2013-15:05

....since various texts of mine seem to have been dusted off ;-0) A split seconds chronograph - of whatever brand by the way - is considered by watchmakers in the category of a complication; it is much more complex than one might at first glance imagine, ...

Number in existence?

By: Park 88 : October 25th, 2013-10:33

I am just curious since we are on the topic of the RM004s...I wonder how many exist in the world? Not sure who has the knowledge of this outside of the company or at the very least a rough idea?! My guess would be 100 to 200 pieces?! Any ideas guys?

My guess..

By: Theodore Diehl : October 25th, 2013-11:06

Hello, Like many brands, it is not our policy to disclose sales numbers of any model; however I was watching this project from its inception at APR&P and my guess - and only a guess, mind you - is that the number is way under 200, with about 10 protot...

Something else worth mentioning

By: eric.vonschonberg : November 2nd, 2013-11:31

The fact that there are so few in existence (130 estimated) already makes it highly collectible, but consider this ... There are essentially two lines of RM watches: A - The ones like RM002, RM003, RM004 which are made by R&P and have very limited pro...

"the split seconds chronograph is generally speaking more of a connoisseur's timepiece"

By: small-luxury-world : October 26th, 2013-01:08

I agree 100%. Just soooo adorable :-) You mentioned Ph.D.´s love for DS. Wasn´t it the "simple" Dato? ;-) Cordially, Oliver

I am sure you know more about that than me ;-0) A question

By: Theodore Diehl : October 26th, 2013-03:44

I often wonder about regarding splits and regular chrono's: do people really use their chronograph watches in some really practical manner? Or do they simply take pleasure in owning such marvels? Theodore

Chrono function

By: Park 88 : October 26th, 2013-08:17

Thanks for your response on the estimate number of RM004s Theodore. All things considered, one hundred and something pieces in existence in the whole world is really nothing ... To be honest, I rarely need to use the split second function on my RM004. Whe...

Richard Mille

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RM004-V2

i would put the 004 against the ALS DS

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Highly technical

much to read

honestly its not that different functionality wise than the LANGE or even PP [nt]

One of My Favorite RMs

Just to jump in....

Number in existence?

My guess..

Something else worth mentioning

"the split seconds chronograph is generally speaking more of a connoisseur's timepiece"

I am sure you know more about that than me ;-0) A question

Chrono function

truly limited

respond to Theodore

How many use their Tourbillons, Perpetual Calendars ...?!