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Update:
Apologies I should change the topic to "pros and cons of Al-Mg alloys vs carbon" topic.
RM clarified that the carbon nano tube case (or case back) replacement is only available for early generation / prototype / initial batches of RM035 which had some issues with black coating fading away and revealing the metal. Reference to "case no longer being available" is for the 91% Magnesium AZ91 cases. Newer batches use 95% Aluminium alloy and Miarox coating which seems to have solved the issue.
RM035 Alu Magnesium to Carbon Nanotube case change
Hi RM Forum, I recently acquired a pre-owned discontinued RM035 with Aluminum-Magnesium case. The decision was inspired by a few detailed and passionate reviews on this forum on the RM035 from a few years ago (thank you!). I understand from an RM boutique...
I would not do it
First, because you won't be given the original case back. What are they afraid of, that you could sell it? Second, despite any declaration, an alloy is still better than glued/heated carbon (oversimplification) Just my 2 cents
Yes I got it.
It was just a way to say that I'll never do it exactly because of this, sorry if I did not make myself clear.
Carbon Nanotubes are fantastic. I would do it without hesitation.
Polymer nanocomposites have incredible mechanical properties with the added benefit of being extremely light. Metal cases are boring in comparison.
But at this level, is it worth it?
Let's forget the price, which i bet is close to insanely high😅 But it's a Richard Mille, It can't come cheap. The weight is the only feature perceivable, it's neither an airplane nor a race car where those properties might make the difference.
To me it's worth it based on coolness factor.
I'm biased because nanotechnology is my field, but I think that owning such a high tech material can be interesting and different from the usual metal cases, if you have the budget for it.
Update:
Apologies I should change the topic to "pros and cons of Al-Mg alloys vs carbon" topic. RM clarified that the carbon nano tube case (or case back) replacement is only available for early generation / prototype / initial batches of RM035 which had some iss...