RM 11-03 Automatic Flyback Chronograph

Since the brand’s debut, Richard Mille watches have distilled performance in an unparalleled range of areas. To appreciate this, one need look no further than the RM 011. In terms of design, of materials used, of its details, its movement and its extraordinary adaptability, this piece embodies everything the brand stands for.

A LEGEND EVOLVES

The RM 011’s case is typical of Richard Mille: a tonneau shape with a curved bezel, sides and case-back. The watch is
driven by a movement unlike any other.

After ten years of loyal service as an iconic model for the brand, the RM 011 was finally due for a makeover

The design and execution of the watch demonstrates a complete conceptual approach to the movement, case and dial.

As a result, everything has been constructed according to an extremely rigorous specification, in the manner of the analytical engineering methods used in the design of Formula 1 racing
cars where the chassis and the engine are developed in complete harmony.

For example, a casing ring is no longer used and the movement is mounted on chassis mounting rubbers (ISO SW) fixed by 4 titanium screws. Features such as these are evidence of uncompromising workmanship. Machining the case of the RM 11-03 requires 26 hours for the settings and it takes 30 hours for a kit programming.

Fly-back Chronograph:
By using the pusher between 4 and 5 o’clock, the running chronograph can be reset without first having to stop the mechanism.

This was originally developed for pilots in order to not waste time (and therefore accuracy) from stopping, resetting and starting the chronograph whilst crossing a navigational point.

While the chronograph function is activated, the hours and minutes show up the elapsed time thanks to the counter at 6 and 9 o’clock, the seconds are indicated by the central hands.

Function: The user can start or stop the chronograph function via the pusher located between 1 and 2 o’clock. The fly-back function can be continuously reset by depressing the pusher located between 4 and 5 o’clock.

Skeletonised automatic winding movement with adjustable rotor geometry offering hours, minutes, seconds, fly-back chronograph, 60-minute countdown timer at 9 o’clock, 12-hour totalizer, oversize date, month indicator and rotor with variable geometry.

Oversize date display:
Semi-instantaneous, placed in a red outlined horizontal aperture under 12 o’clock with automatic adjustment for months of 30 or 31 days.