Origins

Jan 18, 2017,07:40 AM
 

In fact Colton it is the RM017 Extra Flat Tourbillon's movement that seems to be put in the RM067's case style (thinner tonneau shape, white ceramic).
It is a new reference but I don't have the info yet, certainly later. Maybe Ken will have some if he finds time later.
Best, Mark

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SIHH 2017: Richard Mille Live Pics

 
By: KIH : January 18th, 2017-05:28
As Mark has reported the novelty of Richard Mille this year, the highlight is RM50-03. Please read his detailed post. www.watchprosite.com While I can't give more detailed analysis or review of 50-03 than Mark has done, I would like to post the li...  

RM017-01?

 
By: colton_d : January 18th, 2017-07:28
Hi Ken, Thank you for the live pics, looks like an exceptional booth! Can you give more details on the 17-01? I thought the RM017 was the extra thin tourbillon in rectangular case? This looks like a hybrid of the 038, the 021 and the 014 Perini. Is this a... 

Origins

 
By: Mark in Paris : January 18th, 2017-07:40
In fact Colton it is the RM017 Extra Flat Tourbillon's movement that seems to be put in the RM067's case style (thinner tonneau shape, white ceramic). It is a new reference but I don't have the info yet, certainly later. Maybe Ken will have some if he fin... 

Wow!!!!

 
By: colton_d : January 18th, 2017-11:03
That is amazing, thank you for the explanation and context Mark. To me, this is nearly as exciting as the 50-03. I really enjoy the 067, and the movement here looks very captivating. Very logical move to combine the two and have a tonneau shaped extra thi... 

You're welcome Colton :)

 
By: Mark in Paris : January 18th, 2017-13:32
I like the RM067 very much too. I could try the rose gold version not long ago and will make a small review. It seems indeed that they are going to use that new case proportion a little more. Just a guess but this is something I like too Best, Mark

I don't know for the strap's size

 
By: Mark in Paris : January 22nd, 2017-07:11
as I couldn't see the watch already. In fact, the aim was to provide a thinner Tourbillon as the square RM017 provided already, but in the Tonneau-shaped case. The RM67-01 had already opened the way and it was logical to go that way for RM. However, I don... 

i dont know but my gut feeling is that it is an RM10 case with lower caseband , UPDATE

 
By: Mohannad (aka Riddler) : January 23rd, 2017-02:37
just checked the website and the strap of the 67-01 is designated as 67-01 where as the the 17-01 has a strap of 10L which is the one used on both the RM10 and 29

Thank you for sharing your search

 
By: Mark in Paris : January 23rd, 2017-06:29
You may be right indeed from their reference I've just checked on pics. Good point. I imagine it may be more a question of height of the case where the strap is attached than a question of width (just a thought, not an assertion). We'll know when the tech... 

According to Richard Mille Ginza Boutique website....

 
By: KIH : January 18th, 2017-12:38
"ATZ White Ceramic bezel is very hard (1400 Vickers Scale) and known to be resistant to color degradation. The hardness, second to diamond fits the bezel material." So, I guess the movement was cased in the ATZ white ceramic case. Ken

Highly impressive....

 
By: InHavenPro : January 18th, 2017-19:18
watch for the McLaren collaboration, I love the carbon case, however the overall design of the movement front and back is simply way too much for my tastes. I sincerely hope the products resulting from the Aston Martin collaboration will turn out far more... 

Great report on RM Ken

 
By: Mark in Paris : January 19th, 2017-08:18
I took time to have a look at these. The RM050-03 is really comething and far more than a simple watch put in a crabon case. There is absolutely no compromise to this watch. The work and engineering required in order to get a 7 grams Split and Tourbillon ... 

Awesome! I always thought the 17 missed the attention it deserved.. Glad to see the..

 
By: doubleup : January 24th, 2017-18:58
Movement back, and in a more RM traditional case. Don't know why the 17 never was a fav among RM collectors, the crown always looked out of place but a beautiful watch none the less. Thanks for posting

You know, when dealing with shaped cases (coussin, square etc...)

 
By: Mark in Paris : January 25th, 2017-08:15
It is always something that will attract a smaller part of the potential clients. Especially with RM as the tonneau shape is their "root" design. I saw the RM17 in the Parisian boutique and it was so much more appealing than on pictures. You're so right! ...