Richard Mille RM011 Felipe Massa Fly-back Chronograph

Technical characteristics

Type

Fly-back chronograph wristwatch

Maker

Richard Mille

Movement

Cal. RM 011

Reference

RM011 AJ/WG

Thickness

16 mm

Dimensions

41 x 50 mm

Jewel count

68

Serial Number

1585

Maker / attribution

Richard Mille

Design

Visible features

• Skeletonized dial exposing movement components • Square push-buttons for chronograph functions at 2 and 4 o'clock • Visible milled screws securing the case bezel • Red-bordered double-digit date display window

Signatures and Condition

The dial, case, and movement are documented as being signed by Richard Mille. The watch is supplied with a titanium sprung double deployant clasp. The auction house reports the condition for the case, dial, and hands as "As new," with the movement similarly graded as "As new" under the provided grading system, despite the stated need for a service. Regarding the identification of the watch, the provided documentation cites the reference RM011 AJ/WG and the serial number 1585. These details are integral to the identification of the specific lot and were sourced directly from the provided catalog description.

Case and Dial Construction

The watch features a distinctive tonneau-shaped, curved case characterized by a three-body construction. The upper and lower portions of the case are executed in white gold, while the central case band is constructed from titanium. The bezel is fixed by twelve special milled titanium screws, and the transparent case back is secured by eight screws of the same type. The assembly incorporates a rubber-coated winding crown and two square push-buttons, with the upper button controlling the chronograph start and stop functions, and the lower button managing the reset and fly-back capabilities. The dial is transparent, allowing for visibility into the underlying movement. It is accented with white Arabic numerals and incorporates an outer minute track featuring luminous 5-minute dot markers. The dial layout includes subsidiary registers for the seconds, a 12-hour chronograph counter, a 30-minute register, and a 60-minute count-down timer. A central double-digit date window is enclosed within a red border, complemented by a month indicator located between the 4 and 5 o'clock positions. The time is indicated by skeletonized baton-style hands manufactured from white gold with luminous tips.

Movement and Technical Features

At the core of the timepiece is the Caliber RM 011, a tonneau-shaped, skeletonized movement finished with a PVD coating on titanium. The mechanical assembly utilizes a lateral lever escapement and a monometallic balance that has been adjusted to operate across five positions and varying temperature ranges of heat and cold. The movement includes a shock absorber and a self-compensating flat balance spring. The automatic winding mechanism is facilitated by a variable geometry rotor, designed to optimize winding efficiency based on the user's activity levels. The movement features a total of 68 jewels.

Identification

Reference

RM011 AJ/WG

Serial number

1585

Source note

Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.

Catalogue references

No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.