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Wonderful write-up with wonderful pictures...
but the pictures, good as they are, don't quite convey just how nice this watch is in person.
I had the good fortune to try one on when I was last in NY. I went in
expecting to see the 005, which they had and I thought was OK,
but not a watch I would buy. The 010 made this exclusive
VC-exclusive collector think seriously about having a horological fling
with RM! 
The effect of the skeletonizing on the RM-010 is so very different from
the effect that skeletonizing has on a VC movement. While hard to
describe in words, I'd say that RM's skeleton work emphasizes the
dimensionality of the movement, showing off all the layers of the
movement, while VC's skeleton work tries to make the movement almost
transparent.
Bill
Let it be Light! Manufacturing the Richard Mille RM010.
Introduced last year in Geneva, and with design cues from its illustrious predecessor the RM009 Felipe Massa with its skeletonized aluminum lithium movement structure, the RM010 is the next in line within the Richard Mille collection to further extend the...
Putting the Pieces Together: Making the Movement.
The parts are delivered to the watch maker’s room at Vaucher dedicated to the RM005 and RM010 movements. A line of about 8 watchmakers work in silence at their bench, concentrating on each intricate task required in constructing the movement. New approach...
The Finished Movements.
g Once constructed, the movements are sent for testing and timekeeping. For each movement the read-out of the timing is kept below the plastic case in the tray....
After trying on the RM010, I have to say that..
the size does fit me very very well. I thought that the RM005 was the perfect fit for me, but now I'm not that sure any more. I guess the large watch trend is rubbing off on me Thanks so much for the article and wonderful pics. I especially apprecate the ...
On the wrist?
I’ll admit, I probably have above average wrist size, but even so, the RM010 looks just fine – thank you very much! Judge for yourselves: Thanks for reading. I hope all RM005 and RM010 owners can now see the degree to which design and crafts(wo)manship ma...
Thanks for the great writeup . Must admit the size and the skeletonised dial of the 010
makes it the more appealing watch . Appreciate the indepth study into the design n manufacture of both the 005 n 010. Time to save up !
Thanks Andrew for the enlightening post.
The main draw of the RM010 for me is the well proportioned case. Looking forward to more of your reports. - SJX
Thank you for the insite.....
I have to say the skeletonisation is a big draw for me to the RM010, a trip to London will be in order to see some..!! Yours, Andy.
Many Thanks and a Question
Fabulous, Andrew. Many thanks. Once again, you bring to life the unique quality and design of this brand—beyond the genealogy, and beyond the craft and work-(wo)manship of the movement and case. I continue to think that RM pieces are addictive: I return t...
You understand that
this fantistic post has cost me thousands ! I want one more than ever. thanks