A Richard Mille RM 055 super clone cased entirely in sapphire

This Richard Mille RM 055 Bubba Watson super clone is built around its rarest trick: a fully transparent sapphire-crystal case. Where most of the RM 055 (RM055, often typed rm 55 or simply 055) family hides its structure behind ceramic or carbon, here the case walls are clear, so the whole movement reads from the front, the sides and the back at once. It is the most expensive execution in the genuine line, and this replica recreates the look honestly — a skeleton tonneau watch where there is almost nothing between your eye and the gears.

The manual-wind movement you can watch work

Inside sits the clone Cal. RMUL2, a manual-winding, double-barrel calibre that drives hours, minutes and a central seconds hand tipped in red. That red sweep is the detail buyers look for: unlike the RM 67-02, the RM 055 genuinely shows running seconds, and through the sapphire case you see the gear train carry it. The clone runs at 28,800 vph (4 Hz) for a smooth beat, with a 48-hour power reserve (genuine RMUL2: ~55 hours). Winding it by hand each morning, visible through clear crystal, is the point of this Richard Mille super clone rather than an afterthought.

Tonneau architecture and feather-light wear

The tonneau case measures roughly 42.7 x 49.94 mm, large on paper yet one of the lightest mechanical watches on the wrist thanks to a skeletonised grade-5 titanium baseplate and the thin sapphire shell. Water resistance is a dress-watch 50 m, and the skeletonised dial with its red-tipped seconds floats over exposed bridges. A white rubber strap keeps the whole piece bright and sporty, the way a manual-winding skeleton built for a golfer should wear.

Bubba Watson’s golf watch, reimagined in crystal

The RM 055 is the Bubba Watson model, named for the two-time Masters champion who wore it driving the ball, so a bubba watson watch replica has to survive a full swing without catching light badly — which is exactly why the real transparent version became a collector target. This Sapphire colourway leans into that story: clear case, white strap, visible mechanics. If you have searched for a Richard Mille Bubba Watson replica specifically, this is the headline reference rather than a generic RM 055 replica.

How the Sapphire compares with the ceramic and carbon RM 055

Within the RM 055 replica collection the Sapphire is the show-off; the stealthier choices read very differently. The RM 055 White Ceramic super clone trades transparency for a solid matte shell, while the warmer RM 055 Carbon Rose Gold super clone adds NTPT carbon layers and gold accents for a sportier contrast. Cross-shopping Nadal’s piece, the RM 35-02 Nadal super clone answers the common RM 055 vs RM 35-02 question with an automatic movement and a different case profile. For the wider lineup see our best Richard Mille super clones guide, or browse the full Richard Mille super clone catalogue for price and availability.

Specifications

• Model: Richard Mille RM 055 Bubba Watson
• Reference: RM 055 (RM055 / RM 55 / RM-055 / 055)
• Case: skeletonised tonneau, transparent sapphire-crystal case with grade-5 titanium baseplate
• Case size: ~42.7 x 49.94 mm
• Dial: skeletonised, central seconds hand (red tip)
• Strap: white rubber
• Crystal: sapphire
• Movement: clone Cal. RMUL2, manual winding, double barrel, skeletonised
• 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 Sapphire super clone cost?

This RM 055 Sapphire super clone is priced at $879, a fraction of the genuine transparent Richard Mille yet with the clone Cal. RMUL2 and the full sapphire-case look intact. It sits among the cheapest Richard Mille routes into the rarest RM 055 execution, and it is for sale and in stock now.

How can you spot a fake RM 055 Sapphire?

You spot a weak fake Richard Mille RM 055 by the movement and the seconds: a poor copy stalls the central seconds hand or fakes the red tip, and the sapphire case shows cloudy edges and rough bridges. This super clone runs the double-barrel manual RMUL2 clone at 28,800 vph so the red-tipped seconds sweep cleanly and the skeleton bridges line up.

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

The RM 055 is Bubba Watson’s manual-winding model with a central seconds hand, while the RM 35-02 is Rafael Nadal’s automatic with a different tonneau case and no manual ritual. Choose the RM 055 for the hand-wound, fully transparent experience and the RM 35-02 for a self-winding sports feel.

Does the RM 055 Sapphire have a running seconds hand?

Yes — the RM 055 has a central seconds hand with a red tip alongside hours and minutes, driven by the manual-wind clone Cal. RMUL2. Unlike the RM 67-02, which shows only hours and minutes, the RM 055 genuinely displays running seconds.