Ref. RM055 Ti-TZPA very fine and rare limited edition black ceramic skeletonized wristwatch with presentation box, numbered 15 of a limited edition of 50 pieces made exclusively for the Asian market
Manufacturer: Richard Mille
Year: Circa 2016
Reference No: RM055 Ti-TZP
Movement No: 189’449
Case No: 15/50
Model Name: RM055 Bubba Watson Asia Exclusive
Material: Black ceramic
Calibre: Manual, cal. RMUL2, 24 jewels
Bracelet/Strap: Rubber
Clasp/Buckle: Titanium Richard Mille deployant clasp
Dimensions: 49.5mm length x 42mm width
Signed: Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
Accessories: Accompanied by Richard Mille invoice, folder, outer packaging and fitted presentation box.Regarded as one of the most sought-after, collectible and innovative young firms of high horology, Richard Mille has become a league of its own through its impressive creations and mechanical excellence. Driven by the world of sports, inspired and designed in collaboration with professionals and masters of the field, the innovative process of Richard Mille timepieces is like none other.
First released in 2014, the RM055 Bubba Watson was the result of the collaboration between Richard Mille and long-time friend, ambassador and 12-time PGA American champion golfer, Bubba Watson. With a quest to create the best wristwatch to be worn for golf, the aim was to design a wristwatch able to withstand vibration whilst maintaining its precision timekeeping.
Cased in a black ceramic case with a rubber-coated grade 5 titanium caseband and back in the firm’s most iconic tonneau-shaped case, it displays a fully skeletonized dial showcasing the firm’s innovated cal. RMUL2. An extremely well-executed, the movement that weighs an impressively light 4.3 grams is held and secured by four shock absorbers that create a link between the external framework and the movement itself, therefore protecting the movement against all vibrations.
Although at first glance, the movement may seem simple, but it is rather the opposite as it is executed to the highest level. To add stiffness, the movement is composed entirely of grade 5 titanium bridges and baseplates coated with black PVD. With hand polished bevels and grain finishing on all flat components with burnished pivots, screw slots and screw bevels, it is certainly up to haute horology standards resulting in the striking movement architecture and appeal that is displayed in the RM055. With a power reserve of 55 hours achieved by its double barrel mechanism improving the movement’s torque stability by reducing pressure and friction on the gears, the result is a better chronometric performance of the overall power reserve.
The present example Richard Mille RM055 Bubba Watson was made exclusively for the Asian market and was made as a limited edition of 50 pieces. Differing from the original Bubba Watson in white, the present black ceramic case sandwiches a white rubber-coated titanium caseband to provide the best contrast. Light in weight, sleek and innovative in design as well as providing the best comfort any wristwatch can provide on the wrist, the RM055 Bubba Watson is a must have for active collectors who love a bit of action.
