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Manufacture
The case of this Richard Mille RM 032 Automatic Chronograph Divers Watch consists of three curved parts , requires a total of 830 machining operations making it one of the most difficult round cases to manufacture . watch cases are extremely difficult to manufacture . For example , the curved front and back bezel must match the case-band without even the slightest bit of tension to make sure that the sapphire glass will not be affected . In addition , because of the curves in both bezels and the case-band , much more material needs to be milled in order to achieve perfect results .
Apart from design , there is the constant search for new lightweight materials used in many of the sports timepieces as well as innovative concepts for the round and rectangular watch cases . Titanium is a preferred material for watch cases because it is as strong as the high-grade steel alloys , but much less dense . Most Richard Mille cases use titanium grade 5 , an alloy with excellent properties combining strength with resistance to extreme temperatures and corrosion .
The Richard Mille RM 032 Automatic Chronograph Diver ’ s This watch is a good example of the complexity of case manufacturing . The case , consisting of three curved parts , requires a total of
830 machining operations making it one of the most difficult round cases to manufacture . The turning diver ’ s bezel is not sprung into place as it is the norm today , but attached to the case with more than thirty miniature and specially manufactured torque screws
Richard Mille RM 032 Automatic Chronograph Diver ’ s Watch ( above ) After a further 11-hour machining , each case has to pass a full day of quality control , including numerous water resistant tests to guarantee that this fly-back chronograph is water-tight to a depth of 300 meters . I had to admire the finish on a RM 032 back bezel sample . Since each case is hand brushed and polished , one can safely state that each piece is truly unique .
carbon nanofiber When Rafael Nadal plays one of his tennis matches , he wears a watch from the ultra-lightweight 27 series like the Richard Mille RM 027 , 27-01 or 27-02 on his right wrist . Each is specially designed for him .
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