Important Watches
Important Watches
Richard Mille
Reference RM016 AH Ti | A titanium skeletonized automatic wristwatch with date, Circa 2015
Auction Closed
June 5, 07:33 PM GMT
Estimate
50,000 - 100,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Dial: skeletonized
Caliber: cal. RMAS7 automatic, 32 jewels
Case: titanium, sapphire crystal display back secured by four screws
Case number: 862
Closure: titanium Richard Mille double folding clasp
Size: 50 x 38 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Richard Mille presentation box with outer packaging, Warranty paper dated May 15, 2015, technical specifications cards and owner’s manual
At the beginning of the 2000s, Richard Mille found himself at a crossroads. How could he expand the brand while staying faithful to its core DNA? The RM016 emerged as the solution, making its debut in 2007. This watch marked a stark departure, forsaking the brand's signature tonneau case in favor of a more angular rectangular shape. Moreover, the RM016 incorporated an ultra-thin movement and a shift towards higher levels of movement finishing and refinement when compared to the earliest RM wristwatches. This evolution continues to be evident in current references.
The RM016 was offered in a range of metals and dials, with our current example being a titanium model, considered more desirable than the gold versions. The present example has been preserved in very good overall condition, and is complete with its presentation box, warranty paperwork, specifications cards and owner’s manual.