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Richard never doesanything without goodreason. Unofficially named RM013, the nextrelease from Mille will be a planetarium-tellurion,to those in the watches. Computer renderings of the new extra-plate RM016 (from(at widest point) x 8.25 mm (at thickest point). Vauchersskeletonised RM005-S movement is used. By adjusting the position of the rotors two ribs (visiblethrough the caseback), the rotors inertia can be personalised to the wearers lifestyle, thus preventing over- or Women in Singapore have already flooded ourorder books, says Mathys. They were wearing the RM005, our smallest model, but now theRM016 offers a more slender way to wear thebrand. Even from 100 metres away, he affirms,you know its a Mille. The DNA of the brand is entirely integrated. This integration, or coherence is a topic on whichR&Ps Fabrice Deschanel is particularly passionate.Herein lies the success of the watches as purelyphysical objects. Originally, we worked with anarchitect to master the original three-dimensionalconcept behind Richard Mille; the coherencebetween the case and movement. Achievingtotality of these visual and mechanical traits,where everything is painted in the samebrushstroke, is unusual in watches, as evolution of that harmony is difficult... a notable exceptionbeing perhaps Langes Datograph, admitsDeschanel. Our choice of materials, inside and out,was an excuse to make a beautiful object thematerials are in correspondence with the wholewatch, not used for the sake of it. We wont usesilicon, for example, if it doesnt work in totality; its use in improved timekeeping is not importantfor us. If you want a timekeeper that good, buy a Seiko!The coherance of Richard Mille watches is oftenlikened to that of a cars chassis and engine, which goes to show how inspirational MillesFerrari and Renault engine photos proved to be.The analogy is no better apparent than with theRM012. The tourbillon movement is suspendedfrom a tubular spaceframe that is more skeleton-like than any two-dimensional skeletonisedmovement youve ever seen. The spindles, likethose of a racing car, offer torsional rigidity, and are braced against each other and the edges ofthe case in such a sparse, economical manner thatthe sense of space is breathtaking. It is almostunfortunate that you have to remove it from yourwrist for maximum effect. Profile Even from 100 maway, you know theRM016 is a Mille. needs Richard Mille, does it? But the familiar tune was played again:I have an excellent relationship with Richard. We go back 27 years.And as well as their good relationship, there is a tangible senseof pride. Production headaches aside, Donzé is probably the onlyguy who can meet Milles demands, saying, not without puffedchest, If Mille left Donzé Baume, the brand would consume 80% of the next biggest case-maker's capacity, which is 50%less than us. Im inclined to believe him, especially afterwitnessing the batteries of deafening, five-axis CNC machines,and the rows-upon-rows of hunched polishers down in thebasement (all 100 of them, to be precise).CoherenceDonzé Baume is in fact playing an unheralded role of importancehere, as the seamless integration of movement and case is key tothe Richard Mille philosophy. This is no better apparent than withthis years surprise release, the RM016, which dared to differfrom the curved tonneau shape. Relatively speaking, the ultra-slim rectangular case is a radicaldeparture. However, somehow, it is still unmistakably Mille,with, as Donzé puts it, the usual problems of Mille! Vauchersskeletonised RM005-S calibre fits inside the case like a glove,and the aesthetic is still on message if a little less high-octane.Profile Christian Châtelain uses a Perspex model todemonstrate one of Soprods mechanisms. Why choose Soprod?The job for Richard Milles first automatic ladies movement wasntgiven to R&P Milles longest collaborator or even Vaucher, whichalready makes the automatic RM005-S calibre for the RM010,RM016 and the base of the RM011 (whose flyback chronographmodule is, in turn, made by Dubois Dépraz). Instead, RM007 wasgiven to Soprod; a choice thats indicative of the emphasis Milleplaces on working with the right people.Another steel and glass carbuncle sat awkwardly on a rolling Jura hillside, just two villages from Les Breuleux, Soprod wasestablished in 1996. Its nice to see a journalist! greets ChristianChâtelain, head of R&D. We are normally quite hidden; in theshadows. This is for good reason, as Soprod has built a reputationfor modifying ETA movements and adding modules of their ownconception to other brands watches, often without due credit aprivilege of brands wishing to maintain the guise of independence.Touring Soprods atelier, the shelves of kits read like a Whos Whoof the modern watch industry.Soprod makes a few movements of its own though, including a smallladies automatic, the calibre 6024 a part of Soprods repertoire onwhich Mille determined to capitalise. Its geometry was translated(in contrast to Vauchers direct transcription of its calibre 4000 for RM005) and adapted to the trademark tonneau shape with PVD-coated baseplate. But its the rotor that everyone talks about just as whimsical as RM005s variable inertia rotor. Richardsoriginal idea was to have loose diamonds inside, but they scratchedthe crystal, recalls Châtelain. The next idea was sand from aroundthe world, which, while romantic, had the same problem. Eventually,it was my idea to use the gold bearings. Richard and Dominique[Guenat] had always said, If you have ideas, tell us. This was thefirst time Id thought of something for one specific brand.RM007 is doubtless cause for much pride at Soprod, and muchprestige throughout the industry. Now that Soprod-modified is a specification increasingly admitted by its clients, could this bea result of the Mille Effect?