TECHNICAL DATA SHEETS RM 008 FM:Mise en page 1
TECHNICAL DATA SHEETS RM 008 FM:Mise en page 1
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<strong>TECHNICAL</strong> SPECIFICATIONS OF THE TOURBILLON SPLIT SECONDS<br />
CHRONOGRAPH RICHARD MILLE <strong>RM</strong> <strong>008</strong>-V2 FELIPE MASSA<br />
Following the success of the <strong>RM</strong> 005 in 2006 and the <strong>RM</strong> 011 in 2007, the <strong>RM</strong> <strong>008</strong> is the latest model<br />
to carry the name of the Formula 1 driver, Felipe Massa, who test drives all Richard Mille watches.<br />
The <strong>RM</strong> <strong>008</strong> Felipe Massa has a baseplate in carbon nanofiber, split second chronograph and bears the<br />
colours of the Brazilian flag on its inner bezel and a red crown.<br />
Limited edition of 5 pieces in red gold and 5 pieces in white gold.<br />
CALIBER <strong>RM</strong> <strong>008</strong>-V2 FELIPE MASSA: manual winding tourbillon movem<strong>en</strong>t with hours, minutes,<br />
chronograph, split seconds, power reserve, torque indicator, function indicator.<br />
Dim<strong>en</strong>sions: l<strong>en</strong>gth 48.00 mm x 39.70 mm (widest point) x 14.95 mm (thickest area).<br />
MAIN FEATURES<br />
(MANY OF WHICH ARE MAJOR <strong>TECHNICAL</strong> INNOVATIONS)<br />
CARBON NANOFIBER BASEPLATE<br />
This is an isotropic composite material created from carbon nanofibers molded under a high pressure<br />
of 7,500 N/cm2 and a temperature of 2,000˚C, resulting in a material with high mechanical, physical<br />
and chemical stability in all directions. The ribbed perimeter of the movem<strong>en</strong>t baseplate assures the<br />
highest rigidity betwe<strong>en</strong> the plate and bridges. Carbon nanofiber composite structures such as this are<br />
amorphous, chemically neutral and dim<strong>en</strong>sionally constant within a very wide range of operating<br />
temperatures, including those outside of normal ranges. This stability assures the highest integrity of<br />
the movem<strong>en</strong>t’s going train under all conditions.<br />
POWER RESERVE<br />
Circa 50 hours (numerical indications to the left of the barrel).<br />
CHRONOGRAPH (Column wheel in titanium)<br />
The modern architecture of this movem<strong>en</strong>t has allowed for the consist<strong>en</strong>t and rational arrangem<strong>en</strong>t<br />
of its constitu<strong>en</strong>t parts, avoiding unnecessary superimpositions and permitting the best possible use<br />
of the functions with technical solutions. For example, research was conducted into the geometric<br />
design of the column wheel that controls the differ<strong>en</strong>t levers to <strong>en</strong>sure perfect, long-term, stable<br />
and simultaneous functioning of the chronograph mechanism, a feature that is ess<strong>en</strong>tial for a high<br />
performance chronometer.<br />
Operation: the chronograph function is stopped and started via the pusher located on the lower left at<br />
8 o’clock. The hands are reset by pressing another pusher located on the upper left at 10 o’clock.<br />
SPLIT SECONDS MECHANISM WITH IMPROVED PERFO<strong>RM</strong>ANCE<br />
One of the new characteristics developed for the <strong>RM</strong> <strong>008</strong>-V2 Felipe Massa is the virtually complete<br />
elimination of initial jumping in the chronograph seconds hand. A great number of studies led to<br />
the design and manufacture of gear wheels and levers in titanium, thus reducing inertia. Moreover,<br />
the developm<strong>en</strong>t of a new g<strong>en</strong>eration of split seconds compon<strong>en</strong>ts meant that <strong>en</strong>ergy consumption of<br />
this function could be lowered by approximately 50 % through the reduction of friction on the spindle,<br />
and the chronograph hands jumping wh<strong>en</strong> stopping is virtually eliminated. This was achieved by<br />
research that focused on the working of the split seconds’ arms.<br />
Operation: By depressing the pusher on the right (at 4 o’clock), the user can stop the split seconds<br />
hand in order to read an intermediate time while the chronograph is <strong>en</strong>gaged. Pressing the pusher<br />
again allows the split seconds hand to rejoin the chronograph, ready for the next measurem<strong>en</strong>t.<br />
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<strong>RM</strong> <strong>008</strong>-V2 FELIPE MASSA<br />
TORQUE INDICATOR<br />
Supplies information about the mainspring’s t<strong>en</strong>sion, thus permitting the optimalization of the<br />
chronometric functioning of the movem<strong>en</strong>t. Below 53 dNmm, the spring is considered to be too<br />
slack, while above 65 dNmm, the excessive spring t<strong>en</strong>sion can adversely affect the mechanism’s<br />
operation, or else actually <strong>en</strong>danger it. These indications appear on the numerical zone to the right<br />
of the barrel.<br />
FUNCTION INDICATOR<br />
In a manner similar to a car’s gearbox, the function indicator allows one to see the winding,<br />
neutral and hand setting positions as the crown is pulled out. Each position is indicated via a hand<br />
at 4 o’clock displaying the following functions: W (Winding) – N (Neutral) – H (Hands).<br />
BALANCE WHEEL WITH VARIABLE INERTIA<br />
This type of balance wheel, which repres<strong>en</strong>ts the ultimate in innovation, guarantees greater<br />
reliability wh<strong>en</strong> subjected to shock and also during assembly and dismantling of the movem<strong>en</strong>t,<br />
thus achieving better chronometric results over time. The index is eliminated, thereby allowing<br />
a more precise and repeatable adjustm<strong>en</strong>t.<br />
FAST ROTATING BARREL (6 hours per revolution instead of 7,5 hours)<br />
This type of barrel provides the following advantages:<br />
- The ph<strong>en</strong>om<strong>en</strong>on of periodic internal mainspring adhesion is significantly diminished, thereby<br />
increasing performance,<br />
- Provision of an excell<strong>en</strong>t mainspring delta curve with an ideal power reserve/performance and<br />
regularity ratio.<br />
BARREL PAWL WITH PROGRESSIVE RECOIL<br />
This device permits an appreciable winding gain (circa 20 %), especially during the start of winding.<br />
It also aids in the ev<strong>en</strong> distribution of the mainspring’s internal t<strong>en</strong>sion.<br />
BALANCE SPRING<br />
In order to improve performance, l<strong>en</strong>gthy research was carried out to determine a special curve of<br />
the hairspring, aimed at reducing the shifting of the c<strong>en</strong>tre of gravity during the balance wheel’s<br />
oscillations.<br />
ESCAPEMENT<br />
New in-line escapem<strong>en</strong>t design, aimed at reducing friction.<br />
MODULAR TIME SETTING MECHANISM FITTED AGAINST THE CASE BACK<br />
Provides the following advantages for longevity and maint<strong>en</strong>ance:<br />
- Since the compon<strong>en</strong>t is mounted outside of the movem<strong>en</strong>t, the time setting assembly can be<br />
changed without affecting the integrity of the bottom plate in the ev<strong>en</strong>t of a possible defect or<br />
during maint<strong>en</strong>ance,<br />
- The mounting and dismantling of this module from the back will not require the removal of<br />
the hands and the dial.<br />
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<strong>RM</strong> <strong>008</strong>-V2 FELIPE MASSA<br />
CLOSURE OF THE BARREL COVER USING EXCENTRIC SCREWS<br />
This developm<strong>en</strong>t is again part of the int<strong>en</strong>tion to make servicing easy, logical, and of a very high<br />
mechanical standard.<br />
TORQUE LIMITING CROWN<br />
This added security system prev<strong>en</strong>ts accid<strong>en</strong>tal overwinding of the watch, the result of which can<br />
cause damage such as breaking the winding stem or putting too much pressure on the barrel spring.<br />
SPLINE SCREWS IN GRADE 5 TITANIUM FOR THE BRIDGES AND CASE<br />
This permits better control of the torque applied to the screws during assembly. These screws are<br />
therefore unaffected by physical manipulation during assembly or disassembly and age well.<br />
TOOTH SYSTEM OF BARREL AND THIRD-WHEEL PINION WITH CENTRAL INVOLUTE PROFILE<br />
The wheel with a c<strong>en</strong>tral developing profile and a pressure angle of 20° promotes rolling movem<strong>en</strong>t<br />
more effectively, comp<strong>en</strong>sates differ<strong>en</strong>ces betwe<strong>en</strong> c<strong>en</strong>ters, <strong>en</strong>sures excell<strong>en</strong>t torque transmission and<br />
a distinct improvem<strong>en</strong>t in performance.<br />
OTHER FEATURES<br />
- C<strong>en</strong>ter bridge in titanium<br />
- Movem<strong>en</strong>t dim<strong>en</strong>sions: 30.20 mm x 28.60 mm<br />
- Thickness: 7.53 mm<br />
- Tourbillon diameter: 12.30 mm<br />
- Diameter of the balance wheel: 10.00 mm<br />
- Number of jewels: 31<br />
- Balance wheel: in GLUCYDUR, 2 arms, 4 adjusting screws.<br />
- Mom<strong>en</strong>t of inertia: 10 mg.cm2 , lever angle 53°<br />
- Frequ<strong>en</strong>cy: 21,600 vph (3 Hz)<br />
- Balance spring: ELINVAR by Nivarox<br />
- Shock resistance: KIF Elastor KE 160 B28<br />
- Barrel shaft: in chronifer without nickel (DIN x 46 Cr 13 + S), which has the following<br />
characteristics: non-oxidizable – antimagnetic – hard<strong>en</strong>ed.<br />
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<strong>RM</strong> <strong>008</strong>-V2 FELIPE MASSA<br />
FINISHING<br />
MOVEMENT<br />
- Anglage and polishing by hand<br />
- Locking sections hand polished<br />
- Sapphire blasted milled sections<br />
- Lapped and polished contact points<br />
- Burnished pivots<br />
STEEL PARTS<br />
- Sapphire blasted surfaces<br />
- Anglage and polishing by hand<br />
GEAR WHEELS<br />
- Concave chamfering with a diamond tool<br />
- Circular finished faces<br />
- Gilded (before cutting the teeth)<br />
- Minimum correction applied to the wheels in order to preserve geometry and performance<br />
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