Richard Mille
RM 005 Automatic
RM005
The tonneau pioneer that put Richard Mille's automatic movement on the map.
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Overview
The RM 005 Automatic stands as one of Richard Mille's earliest forays into self-winding complications, introduced in 2004 and produced through 2010. Its tonneau-shaped titanium case — measuring 45 × 37.8 mm — houses the in-house Calibre RMAS7 beneath a fully skeletonized dial that lays the movement's architecture bare. The reference established many of the visual and technical signatures that would define the brand's sport-watch identity for years to come.
History
Launched in the mid-2000s, the RM 005 was among the first Richard Mille references to pair the brand's signature tonneau case with an automatic movement, marking a significant step beyond the hand-wound RM 001 that had introduced the marque. Production ran for approximately six years, giving the reference a meaningful run for a brand still consolidating its early catalogue. Today the RM 005 is regarded as a foundational piece in Richard Mille collecting, representing the house at a formative moment before the lineup expanded dramatically.
Notable points
- Calibre RMAS7 automatic movement visible through a fully skeletonized dial with integrated date display.
- Tonneau case in grade-5 titanium keeps the 45 × 37.8 mm footprint surprisingly light on the wrist.
- One of the earliest Richard Mille references to offer an automatic winding complication.
- Produced from 2004 to 2010, giving it a defined production window that appeals to historically minded collectors.
- Skeletonized architecture reflects Richard Mille's philosophy of exposing mechanical complexity as an aesthetic statement.
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