that people share their views, and believe me, Richard Mille reads and listens and takes steps to put things right. Each to their own and to their own tastes.
Someone has to push the envelope - see what is possible, or all watches would look like Patek and Lange. Both brands I have the highest of regard for and think that some of their recent developments are brilliant - Lange especially. I will admit that at the cutting edge, Richard is at his most brilliant and it shows: the RM001/2/6/9/12/ and now the 18. As a company, Richard Mille is a great success and his watches continue to sell.
I am sorry that you have fallen a little dis-enchanted with RM watches. However, tastes evolve over time and it sounds from your post as if that RM016 is calling you. I will note that the movement in the RM016 is now in its third or fourth iteration and a number of the problems that bugged the early RM005's have now been sorted out. If it speaks to you, and you can afford it, then why not. If it does not, then dont buy it. Your money, your tastes, your watch - buy what you love.
Good luck and wear whatever you buy in the very best of health.
Andrew H