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2 3 2 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I T he Richard Mille RM 037 is a fully feminine interpretation of the original unisex RM037. The new iteration is unmistakably for ladies alone; the strong sense of femininity is clear, but it is not the delicate kind. This is bold, sturdy and dynamic femininity expressed in this solid, ultra technical timepiece. It is particularly resistant to knocks and scratches and the watch undergoes a long production process which results in a final matt surface finish. As is to be expected from this superlative watchmaker, any product from Richard Mille – be it a timepiece or a pen – is an example of extreme technique and the most advanced achievements that present technology and materials will allow. Accordingly, the movement powering the RM 037 Ladies embodies many complex systems. The proprietary CRMA1 is a skeletonised automatic movement with hours, minutes, adjustable rotor geometry, oversize date and function selector. Adjustable rotors are not commonplace and it may beg the question of why a wearer may want to alter the winding of the watch. The brand explains, “This rotor with variable inertia has been incorporated into the calibre CRMA1 as it allows the rotor to be set according to the owner’s activity level. The setting is modified by adjusting the two weights which can be moved into the correct position and fixed in place by spline screws. Inertia of the movement is increased when the two weights are closer to each other and the barrel then rewinds more quickly. If the weights are positioned to the extremities of the rotor, the inertia is decreased, resulting in the barrel winding more slowly.” RichardMille RM037 Ladies