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this explain the mystery
Jun 05, 2011,17:56 PM
Recall that I computed the volume of the RM010 case based upon a difference between the weighings of my titanium RM010 and a friend's white gold RM010. Although I weighed mine precisely to within 1/100 of a gram, it seems my friend's weighing was not so precise. So, I estimated the area of the case surface directly (25.875 cm2) and multiplied by a more precise measurement of the case thickness (1.7mm) to get a total volume of 4.4 cc, as opposed to the 8 cc estimated from the weighing differences.
After taking into account the difference in case sizes between RM010 and RM035, the RM010 case in titanium weighs 19.79g and the RM035 in magnesium-aluminum weights7.41g, so there is a savings of 19.79g - 7.41g=12.38g by going with the lighter case materials.
After going through the rest of the calculations, it seems the RM035 should weigh 33.6g.
This is very close to the 35g mentioned on this forum for RM035. Is it possible that the unique one that was auctioned and weighs 41g is heavier than the regular edition RM035?
Does anyone know what are the differences if any between the RM035 that was auctioned and the regular edition RM035?
Greg
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How much RM035 really weighs
By: gls : June 4th, 2011-03:28
I've seen greatly varying accounts of how much the RM035 weighs. In this forum, 35g is mentioned. On various versions of the announcement I've seen both 41g and "under 20g". On Richard Mille's web site, the specs for RM035 list the exact weight of the mov...
Very scientific!
By: KIH : June 4th, 2011-04:05
I just believed this number measured at the boutique with the correct strap and the buckle on. Says 41g. But this was the auction piece with white model number. So, that may be a bit different.... Interesting to letting us wonder about this Bottom line - ...
Then here's what's amazing ...
By: gls : June 4th, 2011-15:31
After figuring it should be possible for it to weigh 23g, it's surprising to see a weight of 41g clearly shown on the scale! Are you sure there isn't a weighing pan or something that needs to be subtracted? In other words, what weight is registered after ...
Good point.
By: KIH : June 4th, 2011-15:55
.. but I was there and the scale was showing "0g" before putting 035 on. So, let's hear what Stephen will find out when he gets his one! Ken
One of the earlier releases states that
By: BluNotte : June 4th, 2011-18:49
The RM 35 is 15 grams weights to the 27, and assuming if we take even the lightest weight of the 27 that is the watch without the strap which is 18 grams, you get 33 grams. That is believe is the weight of the 35's case, and makes sense if you plus 2 from...
don't want anyone to think I'm criticizing RM035
By: gls : June 4th, 2011-19:48
I'm just trying to make some sense of why it weighs a lot more at 41g than the 23g I figured it ought to weigh. I just assumed that the ultra light-weight magnesium-aluminum alloy was used to make the case much lighter. It still doesn't make sense to me t...
this explain the mystery
By: gls : June 5th, 2011-17:56
Recall that I computed the volume of the RM010 case based upon a difference between the weighings of my titanium RM010 and a friend's white gold RM010. Although I weighed mine precisely to within 1/100 of a gram, it seems my friend's weighing was not so p...
As far as I understand it...
By: KIH : June 5th, 2011-18:07
... there is no difference except for the white model number. Should "33.6g" include strap/buckle? Sometimes people talk about the weight with/ without the strap, at least in case of 027... Ken
weights with and without straps/buckles
By: gls : June 5th, 2011-21:44
Ok, if there is no difference between the auction version of the RM035 and the regular one, then I still can't account for the difference between 33.6g and the measured 41g. The 33.6g does includes everything, so it includes the strap and buckle. I've rea...
If your calculations are true
By: BluNotte : June 4th, 2011-07:54
I'd turn out to be an even happier man! Whatever the final results are, the lighter it becomes, the better! Also i have a scale newly purchased ready to measure this beauty the moment i get it, so do stay tuned and we shall see what the final production v...
I'm hearing things all the way
By: BluNotte : June 4th, 2011-18:31
From as early as September all the way to November! Who knows?! But rest assured that i will do the weighing and post the shot soon after! Cheers Stephen
