RICHARD MILLE – RM57-1 Phoenix Dragon Jackie Chan Tourbillon

RICHARD MILLE – RM57-1 Phoenix Dragon Jackie Chan Tourbillon Limited Edition NEW

Richard Mille releases a jewelry creation in the form of a new tourbillon, the RM 57-01 Phoenix and Dragon-Jackie Chan. 

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The Phoenix, a supernatural bird, was commonly referred to as the ‘King of Birds’ embodying the five virtues of benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and sincerity as well as being symbolic for the Empress. It was known never to harm either a single insect nor blade of grass, eating and drinking nothing but bamboo seeds and sweet spring water. The dragon has always appeared in a magical variety of forms; long or short bodied, small or gigantic in size. Its nature could be both secretive yet active, and it inhabited all areas of the universe from the heights above to the depths below. Since they were able to travel between the skies and earth, dragons were considered the mounts of heavenly deities. The Phoenix and Dragon are two of the ‘Four Supernatural Spirits’; therefore it is believed that seeing a Phoenix and Dragon together is symbolic for great fortuitousness and luck.

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Created from 3N rose gold, these legendary figures inhabiting the interior of the movement are carved and incised entirely by hand. Special miniature tools needed to be made for the specific artistry required in the physical realization of these two creatures. To increase the realism of these special animals, a long and painstaking process of hand finished micro painting was executed, also including the unseen parts of these two marvelous entities.

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The entire movement follows all the philosophies of Richard Mille with its baseplate of PVD treated titanium, double winding barrels and a power reserve of 48 hours, indicated by a red line between 10 and 11 o’clock. The movement is given extra protection by a torque-limiting crown to protect the watch from possible overwinding.

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The RM 57-01 Phoenix and Dragon will be available in a strictly limited edition of 15 pieces in 18K white or red gold.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

CALIBER
RM57-01: manual winding tourbillon movement with hours, minutes and power reserve indicator.
Dimensions : 50.00 x 42.70x 14.15 mm.
MAIN FEATURES
POWER RESERVE
Circa 48 hours (±10%).
This function is displayed using a newly designed differential power reserve system indicated by a red line on a moving disc located between 10 and 11 o’clock.
BASEPLATE AND BRIDGES MADE OF GRADE 5 TITANIUM
These components in grade 5 titanium provide the whole assembly great rigidity, as well as precise surface flatness which is essential for the perfect functioning of the gear train.
The skeletonized baseplate and the bridges have been subjected to intensive and completevalidation tests to optimize their resistance to stress.
PHOENIX AND DRAGON ADORN THE MOVEMENT
The Phoenix, a supernaturalbird, was commonlyreferredto as the ‘King of Birds’embodyingthe five virtues of benevolence, righteousness, propriety,wisdom,and sincerityas well as being symbolicfor the Empress. The dragonhas always appeared in a magical variety of forms; long or short bodied, small or gigantic in size. Its naturecould be both secretive yet active, and it inhabited all areas of the universefrom the heightsaboveto the depths below.Since they were able to travel between the skies and earth, dragons were consideredthe mounts of heavenlydeities. The Phoenix and Dragon are two of the “FourSupernaturalSpirits”; thereforeit is believedthat seeing a Phoenix and Dragontogether is symbolic for great fortuitousness and luck.
Created from 3N rose gold, these legendary figuresinhabitingthe interior of the movement are carved and incised entirely by hand. Special miniature tools needed to be made for the specific artistry requiredin the physicalrealization of these two creatures. Toincrease the realismof these special animals,a long and painstaking processof hand finished micro painting was executed, also includingthe unseen parts of these two marvelous entities.
FREE SPRUNG BALANCE WITH VARIABLE INERTIA
The free-sprung balance provides better reliability in the event of shocks, movement assembly and disassembly. It also guarantees better chronometric results over an extended period of time. The regulator index is eliminated and a more accurate and repeatable adjustment is possible thanks to 4 small adjustable weights located directly on the balance.
BARREL PAWL WITH PROGRESSIVE RECOIL
This device permits a profitable winding gain (circa 20 %), especially during the winding start. It is also helpful in the distribution of the mainspring’s internal tension.
SPLINE SCREWS IN GRADE 5 TITANIUM FOR THE BRIDGES
This permits better control of the torque applied to the screws during assembly. These screws are therefore unaffected by physical manipulation during assembly or disassembly and age well.
OTHER CHARACTERISTICS
-     Movement dimensions: 32.20 x 29.00 mm
-     Thickness : 5.17 mm
-     Tourbillon diameter: 12.30 mm
-     Balance wheel diameter: 10.00 mm
-     Jewels: 21, set in white gold chatons
-     Balance: Glucydur, 2 arms, 4 setting screws, moment of inertia 11.50 mg.cm2, angle of lift 53º
-     Frequency: 21,600 vph (3 Hz)
-     Balance spring: ELINVAR by Nivarox®
-     Shock protection: KIF Elastor KE 160 B28
-     Barrel shaft: in nickel-free chronifer (DIN x 46 Cr 13 + S) with the following characteristics: stainless- antimagnetic - suitable for tempering.
CASE
In the world of horology,the cases of Richard Mille watchesare currentlyconsidered as the most difficult to manufacture. This tripartite tonneau-shaped case is fully curved, which enables the watch to be ergonomic and comfortable, yet time consuming during its production and requiring a high level of quality control. These integral front and back curves are an essential part of the Richard Mille watchcaseand demand ultimate precision and accuracyfor their perfectexecution.
The front bezel and caseband have to be perfectly and delicately assembled to prevent the sapphires from any damage. The manufacturingspecifications requiredto achievethisrequiredone year of researchand development.The characteristic tonneau shape of the RM 57-01 requires no less than 47 stampingand 21 strikingoperations. The machining lasts 4 hours and 255 milling procedures are required to producea single RM 57-01 case with a further day spent on finishing which entails grinding, satin brushing and polishing.
The tripartite case is water-resistant to 50 meters thanks to two Nitril O-ring seals. It is assembled using 20 grade 5 titanium spline screws and abrasion-resistant washers in 316L stainless steel.
SPLINE SCREWS IN GRADE 5 TITANIUM FOR THE CASE
This permits better control of the torque applied to the screws during assembly.These types of screws are therefore unaffected by physical manipulation during assembly or disassembly and age well.
TORQUE LIMITING CROWN
This additional security system prevents from accidental overwinding, which could cause damage to the winding stem or place extreme pressure on the mainspring barrel.
INTERIOR FLANGES
Upper and lower flanges in black grade 5 titanium.
CRYSTAL
Bezel side: in sapphire (1,800 Vickers) with anti-glare coating (on both sides)
Thickness: 1.50 mm
Case back: in sapphire with anti-glare coating (on both sides)
Thickness: 1.20 mm in the centre and 2.04 mm at the outer edges
FINISHING
MOVEMENT
-     Anglage and polishing by hand
-     Hand-polished lock-points
-     Microblasted milled sections
-     Lapped and polished contact points
-     Burnished pivots
-     PVD coating
STEEL PARTS
-     Microblasted surfaces
-     Satin brushed surfaces
-     Hand-polished beveling
-     Drawn sections
WHEELS
-     Concave chamfering with a diamond tool
-     Circular-decorated faces
-     Surface treatment or rhodium plating (before cutting the teeth)
-     Minimal corrections to preserve the geometry of the wheels and their performance 
Limited Edition of 15 pieces

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RICHARD MILLE
Communications Director
Richard Mille Europe, Middle East & Africa Ltd.
Mobile 44 (0) 7747 640013
Email  beatrice.giusti@richardmille-emea.com
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