# @sothebyswatches on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/BjDy8qOn7Ie
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/12831309-sothebyswatches-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2018-05-22T00:17:57.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Sotheby's Watches (@sothebyswatches) — https://gondola.cc/sothebyswatches

## Caption

Trying on this richardmilleofficial RM008 while viewing our #NYC exhibition tonight with redbarcrew!

Richard Mille's RM008 is arguably the magnum opus of their entire collection, and to this day, one of the most complicated objects ever made. Inspired by Formula 1 racing and composed of over 500 parts, the split second chronograph function is extremely desirable among racing aficionados, as it enables the wearer to simultaneously time two distinct events.

The present example, with the movement number 13, represents one of less than 30 RM008 V1 models to the best of our knowledge. With this significant change in production, V1 models are extremely rare dating from 2006 or earlier. 
Be sure to visit us on York Avenue ahead of our Important Watches auction on May 24, when this piece is estimated to sell for $250,000–500,000.
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