zelin0802 / June 1, 2023

Combining art and spirituality – Richard Mille’s new Masterpiece Philosophy is an aesthetic tribute to Japanese culture. The Richard Mille RM 47 Tourbillon is the result of intensive planning and nearly four years of design work.

The RM47 Tourbillon is an exquisitely crafted timepiece with an extremely compact movement. It is specially designed to hold stylized handcrafted samurai armor.

The model was born out of a friendly dialogue between Richard Mille and two-time Formula 1 world champion and brand partner Fernando Alonso, a passionate lover of traditional Japanese art and samurai principles.

The new model joins the brand’s collection of famous “decorated” watches that are typical. The samurai armor is entirely handcrafted by engraver Pierre-Alain Lozeron and painted by his wife Valérie Lozeron, showcasing aspects of traditional Japanese culture.

The armor is reminiscent of bushido, the samurai’s code of honor whose values are still widely practiced in Japanese society. It is brought to life in 3N gold, reminiscent of the gold leaf used to adorn the country’s most beautiful shrines and various traditional crafts of ancient Japan.

Many details refer to the Asano family, which represents the Bushido spirit. Asano Naganori, head of the 18th century family estate and lord of the 47 Ronin, avenged his death before following him into the afterlife. Their kamon, the clan’s coat of arms – every warrior clan has one – is immortalized on the tourbillon at six o’clock. This emblem—two crossed falcon feathers, expressing strength in battle and the authority of a ruler—was also finely inscribed on the warrior’s helmet.

Crown made of titanium, Carbon TPT® and polished 3N gold, decorated with Japanese maple leaf motif, a symbol of the four seasons as well as grace, beauty and transience. Finally, below are two swords with their scabbards facing up; ready for a quick pull in a dangerous situation. richard mille skull replica

This type of decoration, including sculpture and carving, requires patience, care, skill and enthusiasm. “Between the sword and the chisel, between the edge of the blade and the notch defined by the precision of carving techniques, there are many similarities reminiscent of the qualities of these warriors and those required by our craft place,” explains Pierre Alain Lauzeron.

A total of 16 hours of engraving and nine hours of painting – more than a day – were required to create the 11 components that make up the Samurai, which fits perfectly into the front and back of the RM 47 tourbillon movement.

Like a guard, the armor provides valuable protection for the hand-wound caliber RM 47 with hours and minutes display.
To ensure optimal functioning of the movement, the bridges and skeletonized bridges are made of grade 5 titanium, a biocompatible alloy commonly used in the aerospace industry, and are coated with black PVD. This combination provides high corrosion resistance, excellent rigidity and perfect flat surfaces. The movement, case and decoration of the RM 47 demonstrate a design approach that ensures the harmonious and efficient integration of the different elements.

The tonneau-shaped case consists of three parts: 3N yellow gold case and black TZP ceramic bezel and case back. With its extraordinary appearance, the 75 RM 47 Tourbillon watch not only evokes the spirituality and values of the buschido code, but also embodies an unwavering pursuit of perfection and respect for tradition. fake luxury watches

Technical Features of the RM47 Tourbillon – The Age of the Samurai
Case: Black TZP ceramic has been chosen for the bezel and case back of the RM 47. This low-density material (6 g/cm3) is extremely scratch-resistant and has low thermal conductivity. TZP is composed of 95% yttrium-stabilized zirconium with distinct grains to ensure a perfect finish.

A lengthy and difficult machining and grinding process using diamond tools is required to create the intricately shaped bezel and caseback, which are then given a matte finish.

The middle part of the case is made of 18K 3N gold. The three-piece case is water-resistant thanks to two nitrile O-ring seals. It is mounted with 20 grade 5 titanium spline screws and non-marking stainless steel washers.

Case Dimensions: 42.70 x 16.25 x 50.00 mm
Torque-limiting crown: This safety system prevents accidental over-winding when winding the watch, which could damage the winding stem or put excessive pressure on the mainspring.
Glass: Sapphire bezel side (1,800 Vickers) with anti-reflective coating (both sides). Height: 1.50mm.
Sapphire case back with anti-reflective coating (both sides). Height: 1.20mm center; 2.04mm edge.
Movement: Caliber RM47, hand-wound movement with tourbillon, hours and minutes. Power reserve 72 hours (±10%)

The cleats and bridges are made of grade 5 titanium. This biocompatible, extremely corrosion-resistant and very hard alloy allows the gear train to function optimally. The alloy is composed of 90% grade 5 titanium, 6% aluminum and 4% vanadium. This connection increases the mechanical properties of the material, which is why it is often used in the aerospace and automotive industries. The use of finely sandblasted grade 5 titanium with gray PVD coating gives the entire structure great stability and an absolutely flat surface. cheap swiss watches

The openworked plates and bridges have undergone intensive and exhaustive validation tests to optimize their resistance.
3N Golden Samurai Armor
The samurai armor protecting the RM47 movement is made of 3N gold and engraved entirely by hand. In order to make the armor look as realistic as possible, 20 carving knives were specially made, and each model was meticulously machined for 16 hours, and then painted by hand for 9 hours. This creation of Pierre-Alain Lozeron is inseparable from qualities such as patience, experience and dexterous craftsmanship.

Free-oscillating balance wheel with variable moment of inertia
This type of balance wheel provides greater reliability in the event of shocks and during assembly and disassembly of the movement, resulting in improved long-term precision. The regulator pointer has been done away with and replaced with four adjustment screws for more precise and repeatable adjustment.
High-speed barrel (6 hours per revolution instead of 7.5 hours)
This type of barrel offers the advantages of significantly less temporary sticking of the leaf springs, which increases performance, and the excellent incremental values of the mainspring tension curve with an ideal ratio of performance and regularity.

Barrel locking cone with progressive return
This mechanism allows the watch to be wound more efficiently (approximately 20%), especially at the beginning of the winding process. It also serves to evenly distribute the tension in the extension spring.
Barrel serration with central involute profile and three-wheel drive
The central involute profile of the barrel and pinion ensures an optimal pressure angle of 20°. This ensures efficient rotary motion and compensates for any deviations in the operation of the gear train. This ensures excellent transmission of power moments and significantly improves gait results.

Grade 5 titanium spline screws for bridges and case
This allows for greater control over the torque applied to the bolt when it is tightened. They are unaffected by human intervention when assembling or disassembling the movement and show little sign of aging.
Other features:
– Movement dimensions: 32.80 x 30.90 mm, height: 6.80 mm
– Tourbillon diameter: 10.90 mm
– Balance wheel diameter: 9.12 mm
– Stones: 19
– Balance: Glucydur®, 2 arms, 4 adjustment screws, moment of inertia 11.50 mg cm2, angle of elevation 53°
– Frequency: 21,600 beats/hour (3 Hz)
– Coil spring: Elinvar by Nivarox®
– Impact protection: KIF ELASTOR KE 160 B28
– Spring shaft: made of nickel-free Chronifer® (DIN x 46 Cr 13 + S) with the following properties: rust-proof – anti-magnetic – suitable for starting
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Movement: Hand polished bevels, fine sandblasted skeleton, polished or striped outer surface, 3N gold samurai armor, hand engraved, decorated and painted
Stainless Steel Parts: Fine Sandblasted Surface, Satin Polished Surface, Hand Polished Bevel, Hand Sanded Top, Bottom Sanded Line. Hand drawn vertical brush strokes on the side, polished cover
Profile turning: Grinding and polishing tips, rolling pins
Wheels: Concave chamfer with diamond tools, circular edging, rhodium plating (before cutting the teeth), minimal corrections to the wheels to maintain geometry and performance. replica richard mille watches