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Limited Edition of 30 Pieces for the Americas Richard Mille unveils a new limited edition of his automatic diver's vatch exclusively for retailers in North and South America. The RM 028 Americas comes in a dark black DLC titanium case with red and white numerals and hands, and a bright red inner bezel and rubber crown protector. It measures 47mm x 14.6mm. The RM 028 adheres to diver's watch ISO norms 6425 with its water resistance of 300 meters (30 ATM) and a unidirectional bezel. This level of water resistance is achieved with a three part case construction and 22 torque screws, with complete integration of the lugs into the case system. This configuration prevents any accidental dislodging of the bezel from its case while diving. The skeletonized automatic movement of the RM 028 utilizes a rotor with variable geometry, a major innovation of Richard Mille that allows the level of automatic winding to be adjusted to the user's lifestyle via the setting of two 18kt white gold wings. MSRP is $82,000.

The case, in black titanium PVD with 18kt rose gold crowns and hands, measures 43mm x 13.5mm. It has an AR-coated sapphire crystal and it is water resistant to 300 meters. Movement is the automatic JeanRichard in-house caliber JR1000 with 27 jewels, beating at 28,800 bph and with a power reserve of 48 hours.