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Richard Mille
Ref. RM002 AE WG
RM002-V2
A very rare, early, and attractive white gold tourbillon wristwatch with function selector, power reserve, and torque indication, warranty, and presentation box
- Estimate
- $150,000 - 300,000
$254,000
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Richard Mille
- Year
- Circa 2005
- Reference No
- RM002 AE WG
- Movement No
- 080
- Case No
- 126
- Model Name
- RM002-V2
- Material
- 18K white gold
- Calibre
- Manual, RM 002-V2, 23 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Kevlar Velcro strap in camouflage
- Clasp/Buckle
- Richard Mille titanium déployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 45mm x 38mm
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement, and deployant clasp signed.
- Accessories
- Accompanied by original Richard Mille warranty, presentation box, travel case, two additional Kevlar straps, and one leather strap on titanium deployant clasp
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
In 2001, a year after the launch of the first Richard Mille wristwatch, the RM002 was released. Keeping with the tourbillon, power reserve, and torque indicators of the first model, the RM002 incorporated an element inspired by automotive racing with the inclusion of a gear-like function selector. Prominently displayed between the four and five o’clock positions, the function selector is changed through a button in the crown, similar to a gearbox, the watch can be set to H (Hands) for time setting, N (Neutral) for normal timekeeping, and W (Winding) for winding.
The present RM002-V2 is the second evolution of the model. It incorporates a movement baseplate made of a composite carbon nanofiber with grey-PVD coating, enabling greater structural rigidity for improved shock resistance. Visible through the sapphire crystal dial, the carbon nanofiber baseplate is not only functional but also visually appealing.
Preserved in excellent condition, the white gold case and anthracite movement combine for a fantastic, monochrome look. Offered complete with its original warranty and box, along with three additional Richard Mille straps, the present early Richard Mille wristwatch presents an outstanding opportunity for the discerning collector.
The present RM002-V2 is the second evolution of the model. It incorporates a movement baseplate made of a composite carbon nanofiber with grey-PVD coating, enabling greater structural rigidity for improved shock resistance. Visible through the sapphire crystal dial, the carbon nanofiber baseplate is not only functional but also visually appealing.
Preserved in excellent condition, the white gold case and anthracite movement combine for a fantastic, monochrome look. Offered complete with its original warranty and box, along with three additional Richard Mille straps, the present early Richard Mille wristwatch presents an outstanding opportunity for the discerning collector.
Richard Mille
Swiss | 1999Established in 1999, Richard Mille's ultra-modern timepieces combine cutting-edge materials from high performance worlds such as Formula 1 racecars with high-end traditional watchmaking. The brand's revolutionary designs, technical breakthroughs and exceptional hand-finishing excite even the most discriminating collectors, and have positioned Richard Mille alongside the top makers of the modern luxury watch world.
Innovative watches, such as the RM 027 Tourbillon, which was the world’s lightest mechanical watch when introduced in 2011, have helped the brand invert the concept of the luxury watch. Key models include the RM 009 Tourbillon cased in Aluminum Silicon Carbide (AlSiC), the RM 027-02 Tourbillon made for tennis star Rafael Nadal with a case made from quartz and carbon fiber and the RM 008 split seconds chronograph.
Browse MakerInnovative watches, such as the RM 027 Tourbillon, which was the world’s lightest mechanical watch when introduced in 2011, have helped the brand invert the concept of the luxury watch. Key models include the RM 009 Tourbillon cased in Aluminum Silicon Carbide (AlSiC), the RM 027-02 Tourbillon made for tennis star Rafael Nadal with a case made from quartz and carbon fiber and the RM 008 split seconds chronograph.