Rotor Reinvented

Richard Mille introduces a new automatic movement and reimagined case to the RM 30-01, its iconic tonneau-shaped collection

By Amrita Katara

The allure of Richard Mille lies not simply in the cutting-edge technology of its watches, but in the brand’s ability to infuse each creation with a sense of anticipation and occasion. The RM 30-01 Automatic with Declutchable Rotor continues this tradition, marking an important evolution in both the mechanics and design language of the tonneau-shaped cases that have come to define the brand. At the heart of the watch is the new automatic RMAR2 calibre featuring Richard Mille’s novel declutchable rotor system. As the mainspring nears fully wound at a power reserve of 55 hours, the rotor disengages, removing tension and optimising the torque delivery of the watch. Once the power reserve reaches the 40-hour mark, the rotor reengages to wind the barrel spring. This innovative mechanism stages an intricate…

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Tatler Hong Kong (Digital) - 1 Issue, November 2023

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