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Casual watch: Richard Mille RM 16-02 Ultra-thin Automatic Watch



The Richard Mille RM 16-02 Ultra-thin Automatic Watch features the newly developed CRMA9 movement, custom-designed specifically for this model. Based on titanium alloy, it pushes the skeletonization process to its limits, with the complex skeletonized structure allowing ample light in, and the finely beveled openings showcasing exquisite craftsmanship.

The movement design adheres to the principles of precise lines and efficient components. A micro-blasted gray ionized titanium alloy baseplate covers the visible surface, contrasting sharply with the black PVD-coated wheel bridges. The micro-blasted grade 5 titanium alloy bridges on the back not only showcase the movement's precision but also cleverly conceal the core transmission structure. All components undergo rigorous aging and shock resistance testing to ensure durability.

A Technical Embodiment of Geometric Minimalism

The rectangular case is cut with 0.1 mm precision. The micro-blasted gray titanium alloy baseplate and black PVD bridges create an architectural structural contrast—this visual tension is not decorative but serves the technical requirement of "ultra-thinness": the CRMA9 skeletonized movement reduces weight through multi-layered chamfered openings while introducing light to highlight the metallic rhythm of the titanium alloy. The strict alignment of the case lines and movement angles defines "casualness" as "the everyday presentation of precision industry."

Balance wheel without hairspring: Eliminating the traditional regulator, the balance wheel's inertia is precisely adjusted using four adjustable weights. This technological breakthrough is directly reflected in the dial layout, creating a minimalist visual order.

The mechanical aesthetics of the platinum rotor: The unidirectional rotating platinum rotor, paired with ceramic ball bearings, achieves a 50-hour power reserve within a movement only 4.92 mm thick. Its metallic luster creates a material dialogue with the titanium alloy baseplate, becoming the implicit visual focus of the dial.