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123 . Richard Mille
A very fine and rare PVD-coated titanium limited edition skeletonised rectangular wristwatch with date , made for The Hour Glass
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Manufacturer Richard Mille Year Circa 2007
Reference No . RM016 AH Ti / 1019 Movement No . 54 ’ 662 Case No . 17 / 28 Model Name RM016 Automatic Extra
Flat Material PVD-coated titanium Calibre Automatic , RM-AS7 , 32 jewels
Bracelet / Strap White Richard Mille rubber strap
Clasp / Buckle Titanium Richard Mille folding double deployant clasp Dimensions 38 mm . width Signed
Case , dial and movement signed
Estimate HKD 260,000-400,000 USD 32,000-50,000
Accessories With Richard Mille fitted presentation box and outer packaging .
The present RM016 extra thin automatic wristwatch , made for the renowned Singapore-based retailer The Hour Glass , was introduced to the market at the Singapore Tempus Watch Fair in 2007 . This present PVD-coated titanium wristwatch is part of the All-Black Commemorative Collection specially made for the event . The present watch is numbered 17 of a limited edition of 28 pieces only .
A deviation from Richard Mille ’ s iconic tonneau-shaped case , the RM016 is fitted within a rectangular watch case with a skeletonized dial proudly showcasing the movement . The thin PVD-coated titanium case gives the watch a masculine yet discreet appearance . Presented in excellent overall condition , the present watch embodies many of the classic Richard Mille ’ s elements that make the brand so popular today .