Richard Mille Diver’s Watch RM028
Richard Mille’s first foray into the dive watch genre was the $495,000, RM025 tourbillon chronograph measuring 50.7mm in diameter and 19.1mm thick. His new RM028 diver is more in tune with the times – a bit smaller and a bit simpler. The RM028 measures 47mm x 14.6mm and it offers hours, minutes, central seconds and date. But like all Richard Mille creations, it contains its fair share of interesting technical features and exotic materials. The chief weapon in the 028’s technical arsenal is Mille’s exclusive variable rotor geometry that allows the owner to adjust the watch to wind faster or slower, to account for the owner’s activity level. The curved, three-piece case is titanium, as are the movement’s bottom plate, bridges and balance cock. The case is water resistant to 300 meters.The skeletonized movement is powered by twin barrels to improve the stability of torque over a longer period. The power reserve is 55 hours. The rotor uses an arm and fla

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Montbrillant packaging question
My wife gave me a new Montbrillant Legende LE for Xmas. It was all complete except for the cardboard(?) white wheel (e6b) that usually comes with the documentation. I searched around the net at some that were posted for sale as complete and none included the wheel. Or at least none showed it in any pictures. Do the Montbrillant's not include the wheel? I don't want to make a trip back to the jewelry store if it doesn't come with it.

Finally bought my first Patek - 5980/1a-001
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