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124 . Richard Mille
An extremely fine and rare pink gold tonneau-shaped split seconds chronograph tourbillon wristwatch with power reserve and torque indicator
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Manufacturer Richard Mille Year Circa 2008
Reference No . 507.04.91 Movement No . 001 Case No . 0 1 Model Name RM008 AE PG Material 18k pink gold Calibre Mechanical , RM 008-1 ,
37 jewels Bracelet / Strap Black Richard Mille rubber strap Clasp / Buckle Titanium Richard
Mille buckle Dimensions 39 mm . width Signed
Case , dial and movement signed
Estimate HKD 1,600,000-2,400,000 USD 200,000-300,000
The present RM008 model is the very first model in the RM008 series with the case being numbered 1 . This wristwatch incorporates all Richard Mille ’ s design elements and features a tourbillon and split seconds chronograph mechanism . These two complex features demand advanced technology and require years of development to ensure the highest quality and perfection . The watch houses the caliber RM008 and is cased in the highly distinguished pink gold tonneaushaped case , which Richard Mille has become known for . Visually striking and highly complex , the present wristwatch displays Richard Mille ’ s expertise and a degree of sophistication like no other contemporary watchmaker .