Style: Men
Grade: Super Clone
Movement: Cloned RMUL2 integrated movement (VS Real: Calibre RMUL2)
Function: Three-hand Displays hours, minutes, and seconds, Double-Barrel System
Length (lug-to-lug): 49.90 mm
Case width (excluding crown): 42.70 mm
Thickness: 13.4 mm（VS Real: 13.05-13.10 mm）
Weight: 98 g（Real: 95-102 g) (includes Rubber Strap, Deployant Clasp)
Dial: Black carbon Flange gold engraved and inlaid lettering, Grade 2 Titanium made Four-point Suspended Openworked Structure
(VS Real: Grade 5 Titanium made Four-point Suspended Openworked Structure)
Bezel: D-color/FL-clarity Moissanite densely inlaid on black carbon fiber
(VS Real: Black carbon fiber densely set with VVS grade diamonds)
Caseband: Extra-thick multi-layer electroplated 18k rose gold
(VS Real:18K Rose Gold )
Back Case: 50-micron Black Carbon TPT
(VS Real: 30-micron Black Carbon TPT)
Crown: Composite carbon fiber + Black rubber O-ring (VS Real: Black Carbon TPT)
Spline Screws: Grade 2 Titanium (VS Real: Grade 5 Titanium)
Shape: Tonneau
Strap: Black fluoroelastomer Rubber strap
Clasp: Black PVD coating Grade 2 titanium, Extra-thick electroplated 18k Rose Gold, Two-Tone Double Deployant Clasp
(VS Real: Dlc coating Grade 5 titanium, 18k Rose Gold, Two-Tone Double Deployant Clasp)
Power Reserve: 40 H (VS Real: 55 H)
Water Resistance: 10 m（VS Real: 30 m)
Material: 50-micron Black Carbon TPT, Extra-thick electroplated 18k Rose Gold, Grade 2 Titanium (Clasp &Screws)
Luminous: Luminous pointer
Box: Original papers, Original box, Original parts, Warranty, Limited edition
Description
Richard Mille RM 055 Rose Gold Black Carbon Diamond Super Clone, D-color/FL-clarity Moissanite densely inlaid on black carbon fiber, John Studio Custom Edition Replica Watch.
Bubba Watson and RM 055 Baby Bubba
Bubba Watson, the renowned American PGA professional golfer, is a towering talent known for his explosive swing speed and immense power. Historically, golfers avoided wearing mechanical watches because the intense G-forces generated during a swing could instantly shatter the hairsprings and pivots of standard mechanical movements. Richard Mille proved its capabilities with the 2011 launch of the first-generation Bubba Watson model: the RM 038 Tourbillon.
While the RM 038 made a spectacular debut, its tourbillon movement was produced in very limited quantities and carried a steep price tag; consequently, the RM 055 series was introduced in 2012. This model dispensed with the tourbillon in favor of the RMUL2—a manual-winding, fully skeletonized movement engineered specifically for the rigors of competitive sports. Lighter and more rugged than its tourbillon predecessor while retaining the DNA of the RM 038, it earned the affectionate nickname "Baby Bubba."
RM 055 Baby Bubba – Key Member
• RM 055 White Ceramic: Released in 2012, now discontinued, with a total 5,700 pieces.
• RM 055 Red Drive and RM 055 White Drive: Released in 2013, limited to 30 pieces.
• RM 055 All Grey Boutique Edition: Released in 2015, limited to 100 pieces.
• RM 055 Asia Edition: Released in 2015, limited to 50 pieces.
• RM 055 White Legend and RM 055 Dark Legend: Released in 2016, limited to 88 and 90 pieces, respectively.
• RM 055 Japan Edition: Released in 2017, limited to 40 pieces.
• RM 055 Yas Marina Circuit: Released in 2018, limited to 50 pieces.
• RM 055 Carbon NTPT Rose Gold Diamond: Produced 2018–2021, an "ultimate" model with extremely limited custom allocation.
• RM 55-01: Released in April 2026, a new reference number launching the "Baby Bubba 2.0" era.
The RM 055 Super Clone Development History
• 2014–2021: The Miyota Spacer Flaw & Mock Plates: Early iterations across the entire RM 055 line used automatic Miyota 9015 or Seagull movements hidden under static, non-functional decorative plates. To secure the undersized movement, a massive black plastic spacer ring choked the interior perimeter, completely blocking the signature translucent look. The bulky profile exceeded 15.5mm in thickness.
• 2022–2023: The Bespoke Studio Breakthrough: Independent boutique engineers hand-carved the first 1:1 functional manual-wind skeletonized clone movement. Single calibers commanded underground black-market prices upwards of $2,500 USD. This breakthrough permanently deleted the notorious plastic spacer flaw, allowing every gear to turn realistically and restoring true mechanical transparency.
• 2024–2026: The Tier-1 Factory Mass Production Storm: Industrial giants (APSF, ZF, BBR) mass-produce the RMUL2 integrated movement, manufactured in Dandong using industrialized, custom-made materials. To replicate the luxurious materials, the factory employs high-fidelity alternatives: for example, using high-density fine industrial ceramics to create a monochrome look, or using a titanium coating process to achieve an "all-grey" invisible aesthetic. Standard case specifications compress the thickness to below 13.5 mm (approximately 75 grams), but general tolerances and minor font/bridge alignment defects still exist on the large-scale assembly line.
• 2025–2026: The Pinnacle: Custom Studio Modified CBUs: The absolute apex today. High-end private custom modification studios (e.g., Boss Studios, John Studio, RCF) deconstruct mass-factory flaws for 100% aesthetic alignment across all material versions. Utilizing hand-finished, Bespoke Vaucher-based clone movements, master watchmakers perform extreme micro-corrections—such as rectifying the inner shadow font printing (e.g., the short center stroke of 'E')—and re-assemble the chassis with zero footprint to deliver unique serialized masterpieces.
Craftsmanship: Genuine vs Super-Clone
Genuine Product
The bezel and case back are crafted from 30-micron Black Carbon TPT, with densely set diamonds on the extremely hard carbon fiber bezel. Craftsmen use incredibly fine metal prongs to secure approximately 200 VVS-grade diamonds to the carbon fiber bezel surface. The caseband is made of 18k rose gold and features a meticulously brushed silk finish with mirror-polished edges. The thick rose gold lines establish the striking black and gold color scheme for this RM 055.
This Top-Tier Replica
1, The bezel and case back are crafted from 50-micron Black Carbon, and the moissanite is selected for its D color/FL clarity, employing the same "eight hearts and eight arrows" brilliant cut as the genuine article to ensure flawless precision. The case recesses are CNC-machined to guarantee near-perfect consistency in diameter, height, and cut grade for each gemstone. However, due to cost constraints, the prong setting is not as refined as the genuine article. Because production relies on assembly line technicians, even with microscopic finishing, the metal prongs often appear slightly too large or thick, and lack perfect geometric symmetry. Under magnification, uneven pressure on the prongs can be observed, causing some moissanite edges to be excessively obscured by the metal.
2, The Caseband uses high-precision brass as the inner core, then undergoes an ultra-thick 5N 18K rose gold plating. Brass is the perfect plating substrate; the ultra-thick vacuum triple plating of 5N gold, exceeding 10 micrometers, ensures the gold layer adheres firmly to the brass surface. Brass is softer and more ductile than stainless steel and titanium alloys. When engraving the extremely complex screw holes and intricate concave ergonomic curves of the RM inner shell on a CNC machine tool using high-grade tools, brass achieves extremely sharp edges without any burrs, while minimizing tool breakage. This significantly improves the yield rate and precision of the finished product.
3, The Flange is crafted from black composite carbon fiber. To perfectly refine the details, John-Studio commissioned a custom-made ultra-high-power micron-level laser engraving machine. First, grooves of the exact same depth and width as the original were etched into the carbon fiber Flange. Then, a Japanese-made, cured rose gold paint was used to manually fill the micropores. Therefore, the lettering on this super clone RM 055 carbon diamond Flange not only has a recessed base, but also an extremely fine, metallic gold texture.
4, The movement was developed through reverse engineering based on the gear structure schematics of the original RMUL2 caliber. The layout of the main gear train has been optimized; the black skeletonized structure is not merely decorative—it serves as the actual baseplate supporting the gear assembly. The barrel at the 11 o'clock position and the balance wheel at the 8 o'clock position are fully functional, with the movement of the hands driven by a gear train integrated directly into the skeletonized structure. However, as this is a clone, the power reserve is 40 hours, compared to the 55 hours of the genuine version.
Low-end Replica
The bezel and case back are also made of carbon fiber, but it's a mixture of carbon fiber scraps and resin. The diamonds on the bezel aren't hand-set with prongs; instead, cheap rhinestones are glued directly to the plastic bezel with industrial adhesive. This results in a lack of fire and brilliance, and the diamonds are prone to falling off. The Caseband is made of steel, coated with a thin layer of rose gold plating, typically less than 0.1 micrometers thick. This thin plating is extremely delicate and can fade and darken significantly due to hand sweat and everyday friction from cuffs. The Flange features a pure black plastic bezel with the minute markers and "RICHARD MILLE" lettering crudely printed in yellow ink (not laser-engraved or etched), lacking any three-dimensionality, and even appearing blurry and rough.
Moissanite vs. Natural Diamond
1, Visually almost identical: Both possess exceptional clarity and brilliance; at a normal social distance, they are virtually indistinguishable during everyday wear.
2, Exceptional physical hardness: Natural diamonds have a Mohs hardness of 10 (the hardest known natural substance), while Moissanite ranks at 9.25 (far harder than rubies, sapphires, or quartz). This means Moissanite, like diamond, is highly resistant to wear and tear and will not get scratched during daily use.
3, Passes basic diamond tester pens: This is where Moissanite is most deceptive. Because its thermal conductivity is very close to that of natural diamond, a standard, inexpensive diamond tester will trigger the same "beep" and red light signal for Moissanite as it does for diamond.
Differences:
Moissanite is a birefringent (doubly refractive) gemstone, whereas natural diamond is singly refractive. When viewing the facet edges at an angle through a 10x loupe, one can see distinct "line doubling" (ghosting) in Moissanite, whereas the lines in a natural diamond remain crisp and singular. Under everyday lighting, it looks almost exactly like a natural diamond. However, under the spotlights of a car showroom, the chandeliers of a high-end restaurant, or in direct, intense sunlight, Moissanite’s unique, ultra-strong dispersion (2.5 times that of diamond) comes into full play. It reflects an intense, dense array of rainbow-like flashes—oranges, greens, and blues—appearing much more "flamboyant" than a natural diamond, lacking the cool, pure white brilliance characteristic of the genuine article. Therefore, even when wearing our RM 055 carbon diamond super clone watch, you should avoid such lighting environments.
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Daily Care Guide
1, Avoid strenuous activity: The Calibre RMUL2 movement in the authentic RM 055 is specifically engineered to withstand the immense centrifugal forces and impacts generated by a professional golfer's swing, capable of resisting extreme external shocks exceeding 5,000 Gs. In contrast, the movement in this RM 055 rose gold carbon diamond super clone was developed via reverse engineering based on the gear layout schematics of the original RMUL2; while its layout has been modified and it visually mimics the four shock-absorbing rubber mounts, the internal movement is actually rigidly fixed to the case via a traditional metal movement holder. Consequently, in the event of violent vibration, 100% of the impact force is transmitted directly to the movement, potentially causing component displacement or damage. Therefore, one should avoid extremely strenuous activities while wearing it; its intended role is that of a "visual substitute for social settings."
2, Do not immerse in water: Although the nominal water resistance is 10 meters, this RM 055 rose gold carbon diamond super clone can only withstand daily splashes and sweat. Do not wear it while swimming, showering, or in contact with warm water. Because carbon fiber itself has a layered composite structure, after being perforated and set with diamonds at a high density, the bezel will have many microscopic gaps that are invisible to the naked eye. When high-pressure water or a large amount of water comes into contact with the bezel, water molecules can easily penetrate inward through these diamond prongs and micropores, directly challenging the internal waterproof gasket. Therefore, both the genuine and super clone watches may experience microscopic water seepage when fully immersed in water.
Manufacturer: John Studio Levels Up
Product code: RM 055 Rose Gold Carbon Diamond Super Clone
Material provider: Swiss
Assembly Origin: China
Production Date: February 2026
