The RM 033 was a departure from Richard Mille’s signature aesthetic with its round case and new automatic movement and was the brands thinnest model when introduced in 2011. The large 45.7mm case has an architectural structure that retains the overall look and feel of the Mille design. The thin case has a curvature that fits well to one’s wrist, and with the rubber strap has a strong masculine appeal, that is rugged and fit for the outdoors. The skeletonized dial allows for a partial view of the movement, and with large Roman numerals it is reminiscent of the earlier RM 017 tourbillon model released the same year.