Thickness on a caliper
On the RM 055 the case sits on a caliper in frame, because profile is what a thin reference is judged on.
Factory reference photograph
RM055 / RM 055 Bubba Watson
RM 055
The busiest Richard Mille line in rep discussion right now: the whole build-class ladder exists for this reference.
- 5 builds tracked
- 5 makers
- 2 build classes
- From $2,988 list
What is the RM 055?
The RM 055 (RM055 / RM 055 Bubba Watson) is a free-sprung skeleton (vaucher-type) built by 5 makers we track - A9 Studio, Boss Studio, UMI, Mille Studio, ZF - across 2 build classes. Case materials seen: Ceramic, NTPT carbon, sapphire, White ceramic, grey ceramic. List prices run $2,988 to $8,900 depending on build class, with the 10% launch card applied. Every watch is photographed on a caliper before dispatch, and ships from China in 5-10 days after you approve the photographs.
Checked on 15 October 2026 against our sourcing records for the RM 055.
Overview
What matters most on the RM 055?
The RM 055 is the busiest Richard Mille reference in replica discussion this year, and it is also the one with the widest spread in build quality. Three different movement sources are on the market under the same reference number, so the maker matters more here than on any other line. We list the maker and the class on every order confirmation for that reason.
Availability of the RM 055 moves week to week, so we confirm the build against a source before quoting. If the maker we planned to use is out of stock on the RM055 / RM 055 Bubba Watson, we tell you rather than swapping in a different build without telling you.
| Maker | Build class | Configurations seen | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| A9 Studio | Shenzhen Vaucher class | Ceramic, NTPT carbon, sapphire | $2,988 list |
| Boss Studio | Shanghai Vaucher class | White ceramic, grey ceramic, black NTPT (two bezel trims) | $5,488 list |
| UMI | Shanghai Vaucher class | Ceramic, Grade 5 titanium, rubber three-part case | $5,488 list |
| Mille Studio | Shenzhen Vaucher class | NTPT carbon | $2,988 list |
| ZF | Shenzhen Vaucher class | Black, white | $2,988 list |
What specification can we stand behind?
Checked on 15 October 2026 against the records for the RM 055.
Only what we have verified or will verify on your own watch. Anything we cannot check on the RM 055 is left off the page rather than filled in.
| Reference | RM055 / RM 055 Bubba Watson |
| Movement family | Free-sprung skeleton (Vaucher-type) |
| Balance | Free-sprung, timing weights on the balance, no regulator arm |
| Case materials seen | Ceramic, NTPT carbon, sapphire · White ceramic, grey ceramic, black NTPT (two bezel trims) · Ceramic, Grade 5 titanium, rubber three-part case · NTPT carbon · Black, white |
| Build classes available | Shenzhen Vaucher class, Shanghai Vaucher class |
| Case profile | Measured on a caliper and photographed in every QC set; the reading is in your thread before dispatch |
| Dispatch | Ships from China after you approve the photographs; $60 flat, inside the quote |
| Price | List $2,988 to $8,900 depending on build class, with the 10% launch card applied to the class you choose. Exact figure confirmed per watch before payment. |
What photographs come in every QC set?
Sent to you before payment and before dispatch, on your RM 055 — the same four frames every time, so two builds can be compared on the same evidence.
Caseback spring ring
On the RM055 / RM 055 Bubba Watson the layering and thickness of the ring show which class the movement assembly sits in.
Factory reference photograph
Balance area
The RM 055 runs four timing weights and no regulator arm, with the shock setting below the balance rather than level with it.
Factory reference photograph
Screw heads and bores
On the RM 055 the pentagonal heads sit with the correct bore, photographed close enough to compare with a reference photo.
Factory reference photographWhat photographs are shown for this reference?
Factory reference images for this reference. Photographs of your own watch are taken before dispatch and sent to you for approval, which is the only set that shows the piece you are buying. Click or tap any photograph to enlarge it.
How does the genuine reference look?
Photograph from the brand's own site, shown so the case shape, dial architecture and proportions can be compared with the build we source. It is not a photograph of a replica.
Ask about the RM 055
Send the maker or class if you have a preference, plus your destination country.
What do buyers ask before ordering?
How do I know which build class I am getting on the RM 055?
The class is named on your order confirmation for the RM055 / RM 055 Bubba Watson, and the photographs we send before dispatch show the rib effect, the caseback finishing and the balance area, which is where the classes differ.
Is the shipping included in the quote for the RM 055?
$60 flat for the RM055 / RM 055 Bubba Watson, included in the figure we send you for that watch. There is no separate handling charge on the RM 055, and no price is published on this site.
Can you photograph the RM 055 before I pay?
Yes, and that is the normal order of events for the RM 055. Availability on the RM055 / RM 055 Bubba Watson is confirmed, your watch is photographed, and you approve it before payment is discussed.