Richard Mille

Several reason why I think it will end up being a major collector's item:

1. It has been made in very limited numbers of about 2 per month.  If it is discontinued soon, there will be around 150 or so at most in the world.

2. There aren't many split second movements out there in the first place, but of the ones that exist, almost all of them were implemented as modules stacked on top of an existing chronograph, which itself is usually a module on a time-only base movement.  The RM004 is a rare split second whose movement is purpose built only as a split second.  Furthermore, the RM004's split second movement is very innovative and unlike any other split second.

3. It is one of the first Richard Milles conceived and the very first Richard Mille chronograph.

4. While watch collectors all know about Patek, Richard Mille is still relatively unknown.  But, this is changing and more collectors are starting to notice Richard Mille, and there have been lately more sales of RM watches at auction.  When it finally becomes a brand getting much more attention, collectors will especially seek the early RM watches, such as the RM004.  By then, RM004 will likely have been discontinued, making them even harder to get, and increasing further collectors' desire to acquire them.

For these reasons, I consider my RM004 to be a keeper.

Greg

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