Encased in black TZP ceramic, this replica RM 055 black-case build pairs the lightest wearable ceramic with the RM 055’s already featherweight tonneau design. The V2 revision keeps the same skeleton dial layout found across the entire 055 range while adding the scratch-resistant properties of ceramic to the exterior. Richard Mille has long favoured ceramic for its combination of low density and extreme surface hardness, and on the 055 platform those properties amplify the watch’s core identity as an ultra-light tool piece. The black finish absorbs light rather than reflecting it, giving the case a stealth quality that contrasts with the exposed movement visible through the dial. Named for golfer Bubba Watson, the Richard Mille RM 055 (reference RM055, often typed RM 55) is the brand’s manual-winding sports model, and this super clone recreates it in full stealth trim.

All-Black TZP Ceramic Stealth Build

The ~49.94 x 42.7 mm tonneau case is cut from black TZP ceramic rather than painted metal, so the colour runs all the way through and cannot chip to a bright edge. That matte, light-absorbing shell is the whole point of this variant: a Richard Mille RM 055 replica that reads as one solid block of dark ceramic from strap to strap. A black rubber strap and matching buckle keep the monochrome theme unbroken, while sapphire crystals front and back leave the skeleton movement on open view. On the wrist it behaves like a lightweight skeleton tonneau watch — the visual size of a big RM with almost none of the mass.

Manual Clone Cal. RMUL2 With Central Seconds

Beneath the sapphire crystal, the manual-wind clone Cal. RMUL2 shows its double-barrel bridge layout in full. Unlike the automatic RM 67-02, the RM 055 is a hand-wound, central-seconds piece: it displays hours, minutes and a red-tipped seconds hand sweeping from the centre over the skeletonised white inner ring. The dark ceramic case serves as a neutral frame, so the eye focuses on movement finishing rather than case reflections — bridge surfaces alternate between matte and polished, and the twin barrels provide a visual anchor at the top of the dial. The clone holds a 48-hour power reserve (genuine RMUL2: ~55 hours) and runs at 28,800 vph, a faithful manual-winding skeleton heart for a stealth build.

One Of The Lightest Mechanical Watches

Ceramic density runs lower than titanium and significantly lower than steel, and the movement sits on a skeletonised grade-5 titanium baseplate, so the black ceramic RM 055 barely registers on the wrist despite its visual size. That makes it one of the lightest mechanical watches you can clone at this size, the same engineering logic Bubba Watson’s original was built on — a tonneau you forget you are wearing through a full round. Water resistance is rated to 50 m, enough for rain and hand-washing though not a dive tool, and the open dial keeps the lightweight skeleton construction on permanent display.

Ceramic Hardness vs NTPT Carbon

Black ceramic eliminates the micro-scratches that accumulate on composite and metal cases over months of daily wear, so this version looks newer for longer without polishing or refinishing. The trade-off is cost and brittleness under sharp point impact, though normal wrist wear presents no structural risk. Against a layered NTPT carbon RM 055, the ceramic shell is harder on the surface and cleaner in colour, while carbon wins on striped visual texture — a straight read on ceramic hardness against carbon’s marbled lightness. This replica RM 055 black case is the material upgrade for anyone committed to wearing their 055 every day without visible wear marks.

How The Black-Strap RM 055 Compares

Within the RM 055 replica collection, the finish is the deciding factor between variants. Set this all-black build next to the RM 055 White Ceramic super clone and you get the same TZP shell in the opposite colourway, while the RM 055 Carbon Rose Gold super clone swaps ceramic for layered NTPT carbon for a warmer, textured look. Buyers cross-shopping other featherweight RMs often weigh it against the RM 35-02 Nadal super clone, which trades the manual RMUL2 for an automatic sports movement. The full range sits in our Richard Mille super clone catalogue, and for buying guidance the best Richard Mille super clones roundup ranks each reference.

Specifications

• Model: Richard Mille RM 055 Bubba Watson
• Reference: RM055 (RM 55)
• Case: black TZP ceramic, tonneau
• Case size: ~49.94 x 42.7 mm
• Dial: skeletonised, white inner ring, red-tipped central seconds
• Strap: black rubber with matching buckle
• Crystal: sapphire front and caseback
• Movement: clone Cal. RMUL2, manual winding, double barrel
• Power reserve: 48 hours (genuine RMUL2: ~55 hours)
• Water resistance: 50 m
• Functions: hours, minutes, central seconds
• Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the RM 055 Black Ceramic super clone cost?

This black ceramic RM 055 super clone is priced at $879, which buys the full TZP ceramic tonneau case, manual clone Cal. RMUL2 and the red-tipped central-seconds skeleton dial for a fraction of the genuine Bubba Watson edition. That makes it one of the better-value entries in the range when you compare price against the ceramic build quality.

How can you spot a fake RM 055 Black Ceramic?

The clearest tell is the movement and reserve: the genuine RMUL2 runs about 55 hours while this clone holds 48, and the authentic piece ships with full Richard Mille documentation this replica does not carry. Visually the ceramic case, skeleton dial and central seconds match closely, so the paperwork and power-reserve figure are where a fake RM 055 separates from the real one.

RM 055 Black Ceramic or RM 35-02 Nadal — which should you pick?

The RM 055 is a manual-winding, central-seconds skeleton named for Bubba Watson, whereas the RM 35-02 is an automatic Rafael Nadal sports model. The 055 feels simpler and even lighter on the wrist, while the RM 35-02 adds automatic winding and a different tonneau silhouette.

Does the RM 055 Black Ceramic have a running seconds hand?

Yes — unlike the RM 67-02, the RM 055 shows hours, minutes and a central seconds hand with a red tip, driven by the manual clone Cal. RMUL2. That central seconds sweep over the white inner ring is one of the quickest ways to identify the RM 055 at a glance.