Theodore Diehl
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Feb 23, 2014,10:23 AM
Hi cheaper,
No, that is not quite the case, I am afraid I have not been clear.
The versions don't get upgraded to new versions with a servicing. Version 1 titanium and Version 2 nanofiber are some years apart and radically different in their internal assembly and parts design. Such a change would require a whole new movement.
What I am referring to are incremental changes to some parts within a specific version that will likely take place according to the insight of the watchmakers.
For instance a different strength spring or a slightly different profile star wheel, a jewel or as mentioned a new pusher set up in the crown.
It is exactly like a car: if your bring your 4 year old Audi or Maserati in for servicing, they don't give you a whole new motor.
However, they might put a different chip in for the fuel management system and upgrade a belt or wheel here and there.
In the 002 Version 1 the baseplate is titanium; it is more authentic and rare in that original state in any case.
Ciao tutti,
Theodore Diehl
Company Spokesman & Horologist
Richard Mille Watches
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Difference between v1 and v2 rm002 and rm003
By: cheaper : February 21st, 2014-09:38
Hi guys, I've been searching around trying to figure out the difference between the 2 versions.... Can't find the answer. I finally register so i can post here Anybody can enlighten me. Thanks in advance. Cheers, Ron.
Multiple detail changes…...
By: Conkers : February 21st, 2014-16:39
…….but the easiest way to spot is the carbon baseplate on the V2, if I am not mistaken.
RM002/003 versions
By: Theodore Diehl : February 22nd, 2014-12:33
Hello Ron, Indeed the main difference between the two is that the version 1 has a titanium baseplate and the version 2 has a carbon nanofiber baseplate. This difference is very easy to see with the naked eye. More tricky are the different incremental chan...
Great info
By: cheaper : February 23rd, 2014-08:03
Thanks for the info Theodore, So if i send a v1 for servicing, will i get back a v2?
No ;-0)
By: Theodore Diehl : February 23rd, 2014-10:23
Hi cheaper, No, that is not quite the case, I am afraid I have not been clear. The versions don't get upgraded to new versions with a servicing. Version 1 titanium and Version 2 nanofiber are some years apart and radically different in their internal asse...