In the ultra-high-net-worth collector world, two Richard Mille references account for over 75% of wrist sightings from Beverly Hills to Miami Beach: the manual-wind skeleton RM 055 “Bubba Watson” (in shot-blasted ATZ White Ceramic, Black Ceramic, or NTPT Carbon) and the automatic RM 035-02 “Rafael Nadal” (in Red Quartz TPT or Black NTPT Carbon). Thanks to BBR Factory and ZF Factory introducing the true-clone RMUL2 / RMAL1 skeleton movement with a live pulsing balance wheel at 1 o’clock/7 o’clock and zero fake decorative gears, these two models have reached true super clone status.
- No More Thick Miyota Deco Plates: Early Richard Mille replicas were 16.5mm thick with a dead balance wheel. BBR and ZF engineered the custom manual-wind RMUL2 (for RM 055) and automatic RMAL1 (for RM 035-02) skeleton calibres—dropping case thickness to the exact genuine 13.05mm – 13.5mm!
- See-Through Skeleton Bridges: When you hold the watch up to the light, you look straight through the Grade 5 titanium PVD bridges and free-sprung-style balance wheel.
- Genuine Layered NTPT Carbon & Quartz TPT: Machined from 600-layer autoclave-cured carbon/quartz resin sheets at 45-degree fiber angles.
- Shot-Blasted ATZ White Ceramic (RM 055): Scratch-proof matte white zirconia-alumina ceramic bezel that never yellows under UV sunlight.
1. RM 055 Bubba Watson: ATZ White Ceramic vs Black Ceramic & NTPT
Because the RM 055 Bubba Watson is a manual-wind time-only watch (hours, minutes, and live beating balance wheel with no rotor on the back), our Richard Mille RM 055 Bubba Watson ATZ White Ceramic, Richard Mille RM 055 Dark Legend Black Ceramic, and Richard Mille RM 055 Black Ceramic Red Inner Flange RMUL2 offer an unobstructed front-to-back view of the twin winding barrels and spline screws.
| Richard Mille Spec | RM 055 Bubba Watson | RM 035-02 Rafael Nadal | BBR / ZF V4 Super Clone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 49.90 × 42.70 × 13.05 mm | 49.94 × 44.50 × 13.15 mm | Exact 13.1mm Slim Tonneau Profile |
| Movement Architecture | Manual-Wind Calibre RMUL2 | Automatic Calibre RMAL1 | True Skeleton (No Deco Overlay) |
| Case Material | ATZ Ceramic + Rubberized Ti | NTPT Carbon / Red Quartz TPT | Real Autoclaved NTPT & Ceramic |
| Total Watch Weight | ~68g – 82g | ~62g (Featherlight NTPT) | 64g – 80g Ultra-Light Wrist Feel |
| Spline Screws | 20 Grade 5 Titanium Screws | 20 Grade 5 Titanium Screws | 5-Spline Titanium Bolts + Nitril O-Rings |
2. RM 035-02 Rafael Nadal & RM 027 Tourbillon Editions
Prefer an automatic winding rotor that charges as you move your wrist? Inspect our Richard Mille RM 035-02 Real NTPT Carbon Black/Red Skeleton, Richard Mille RM 35-02 Rafael Nadal Carbon Fiber, or step up to the live rotating tourbillon Richard Mille RM 27-03 Rafael Nadal Genuine Tourbillon.
- ⌚ Richard Mille RM 055 Bubba Watson White Ceramic — Shot-Blasted ATZ Ceramic & Manual RMUL2
- ⌚ Richard Mille RM 055 Black Ceramic Red Accents — 13.1mm True Skeleton RMUL2 Movement
- ⌚ Richard Mille RM 035-02 Real NTPT Carbon — Automatic RMAL1 Skeleton & Vented Strap
- ⌚ Richard Mille RM 27-03 Nadal Genuine Tourbillon — Yellow/Red Quartz TPT & Live Tourbillon
Collector FAQ & Pre-Shipment QC Answers
Which is better for daily wear: the manual-wind RM 055 or automatic RM 035-02?
Both share virtually identical 49.9mm tonneau ergonomics. The RM 055 is slightly more open from the back because it has no automatic rotor, while the RM 035-02 winds itself automatically on your wrist.
How durable is the white ATZ ceramic on the RM 055?
Zirconia-alumina ceramic has a Vickers hardness over 1,400 HV—only a diamond can scratch it, and coffee, sweat, or UV sunlight will never stain its matte white finish.
