The Richard Mille RM 032 is a high-performance luxury dive watch featuring a massive 50mm tripartite case with a thickness of approximately 17.8mm. This specific limited edition of 30 pieces is constructed from grade 5 titanium and features a skeletonized dial that showcases the intricate Calibre RMAC2 automatic movement. The watch is distinguished by its round case, a departure from the brand’s signature tonneau shape, and includes a unique patented locking crown system. This system allows the wearer to lock both the crown and the chronograph pushers with a simple half-turn, ensuring the watch remains water-resistant to 300 meters and preventing accidental activation of functions under deep-sea pressure.
The timepiece is equipped with a comprehensive set of complications including a flyback chronograph with central minutes and seconds counters, a 12-hour totalizer, and a running indicator at 3 o’clock that pulses to confirm movement operation in low-light conditions. It also features an annual calendar with an oversized date display at 12 o’clock and a month indicator tucked between 4 and 5 o’clock. The movement utilizes a variable-geometry rotor, allowing a watchmaker to adjust the winding efficiency based on the user’s activity level, and dual mainspring barrels providing a power reserve of approximately 50 hours.
General reviews of the RM 032 frequently describe it as a seafaring brute due to its imposing physical presence and weight. While the technical innovation and build quality are widely praised, the watch is often noted for its polarising aesthetics and challenging legibility. Critics point out that its gargantuan proportions make it less of a traditional timepiece and more of a technical instrument, often compared to a tuna can or even a house brick on the wrist. Despite these criticisms regarding wearability for smaller wrists, the model is highly regarded by collectors for its uncompromising engineering and status as a definitive oversized luxury diver.