SIHH 2011: Preview RM017 Ultra-flat Tourbillon

Just got the press release of the new Richard Mille ultra-flat tourbillon! I am very excited, because this tourbillon has a case of a mere 8.7mm total thickness. This RM017 associates the best of Swiss watch making tradition with innovative and novel solutions, both in the choice of materials and the overall design of the watch. The watch has a power reserve of 70 hours and the movement is made out of grade 2 titanium with a black PVD coating. The tourbillion cage has a ceramic endstone to improve wear and tear and it also features the function selector, which is based on a car’s gear box and displays the selected mode - winding, neutral or handsetting - by a needle situated at 4 o’clock. This stunning tourbillon watch is a numbered limited edition of 50 pieces and will be officially launched at the SIHH 2011 in January. The price is unknown. Here is a picture of the watch and some more specifications.

CALIBER RM 017: manual winding extra flat tourbillon movement with hours, minutes, power reserve indicator and function indicator.
Dimensions: length 49.80 mm x 38.00 mm x 8.70 mm.

FUNCTION INDICATOR
In a manner similar to a car's gearbox, the function indicator allows one to see the winding, neutral and hand setting positions as the crown is pulled out. Each position is indicated via a hand at 4 o’clock displaying the following functions: W (Winding) – N (Neutral) – H (Hands).


DIAL
In sapphire (thickness: 0.30 mm) with anti-glare treatment (both sides), protected by 8 silicon braces inserted in the upper and lower grooves.

CRYSTAL
Bezel side: In sapphire (1800 Vickers) with anti-glare treatment (both sides)
Thickness: 1.15 mm
Case back: In sapphire with anti-glare treatment (both sides)
Thickness: at the center 1.05 mm and outer edges 1.39 mm

OTHER FEATURES
- Movement dimensions: 31.20 x 29.45 mm
- Thickness: 4.65 mm
- Tourbillon diameter: 12.30 mm
- Balance wheel diameter: 10 mm
- Number of jewels: 23
- Balance: GLUCYDUR, 2 arms, 4 setting screws, inertia moment 10 mg.cm2, angle of lift 53º
- Frequency: 21,600 vph (3 Hz)
- Balance spring: ELINVAR by NIVAROX
- Torque indicator with reference measurement in dNmm
- Shock protection: KIF ELASTOR KE 160 B28
- Stone setting in 2N gold
- Barrel shaft in nickel-free chronifer (DIN x 46 Cr 13 + S) with the following characteristics: stainless- antimagnetic- suitable for tempering

Written by: Tobias. S
Source: Richard Mille, 2010

Jaeger-LeCoultre latest timepieces in Museum of Bags and Purses in Amsterdam

Jaeger-LeCoultre and the Museum of Bags and Purses present a unique exhibition on the theme: “Invention through movement”. This exhibition takes place from November 16th-27th, in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The 2010 models are displayed together with a special “bags and purses” selection of the museum which makes this exhibition unique.

Brand lovers and connoisseurs will also have the chance to discover the Atmos Clock, a dream of perpetual motion. With no batteries, no electric current and no winding, the clock has steadily forged its path through the months, years and decades, with rich and innovative designs.

During this week, a MasterClass will be held. Guests and LeClub members will be offered a variety of watch making lessons by a watchmaker (the basic operation of the Calibre Jaeger-LeCoultre 875 and the dismantling and reassembly of a Reverso Grande Date). To have a chance to attend a workshop of the MasterClass log on or register to our LeClub now to find out the address of our team in our news section and contact them (Jaeger-LeCoultre, 2010).

To visit this exhibition Rendez-vous to the :

Herengracht 573 Amsterdam
10h00 – 17h00
Entrance is free.
Open every day.