Style: Men
Grade: Super Clone
Movement: Deeply skeletonized and modified manual-winding true tourbillon
（VS Real: Calibre RM052 Tourbillon)
Gem: Synthetic ruby（VS Real: Natural high-purity ruby)
Function: Hour and minute dual-hand display, Manual-winding tourbillon
Length (lug-to-lug): 50.00 mm
Case width (excluding crown): 42.70 mm
Thickness: 16.25 mm（VS Real: 15.95 mm）
Weight: 95 g (VS Real: 88 g) (includes Rubber Strap )
Dial: Levitating Grade 2 Titanium Skull (VS Real: Levitating Grade 5 Titanium Skull)
Bezel: Grade 2 Titanium (VS Real: Grade 5 Titanium)
Side: Grade 2 Titanium (VS Real: Grade 5 Titanium)
Case back: Grade 2 Titanium (VS Real: Grade 5 Titanium)
Crown: Grade 2 Titanium + Natural non-slip rubber ring
(VS Real: Grade 5 Titanium + Black Arcel rubber)
Spline Screws: Grade 2 Titanium (VS Real: Grade 5 Titanium)
Dial shape: Tonneau
Strap: Black Sulphur-Cured Rubber
Clasp: Grade 2 Titanium Folding Clasp (VS Real: Grade 5 Titanium Folding Clasp)
Power Reserve: 40 H (VS Real: 48 H)
Water Resistance:10 m （VS Real: 50 m)
Material: Grade 2 Titanium
Luminous: Luminous pointer
Box: Original papers, Original box, Original parts, Warranty, Limited edition
Description
Richard Mille Super Clone RM 052 Skull Titanium True Tourbillon, John Studio Custom Edition Replica Watch.
RM 052 Skull
Skull: Life is fleeting, and wealth and beauty will eventually fade; therefore, one must fully embrace the present and live freely, unconstrained.
RM 052: The RM 052 debuted in 2012 as the progenitor of the RM 52 collection, a series that has continuously evolved and expanded upon this foundation.
RM 52 Series
RM 052 Skull: 15 pieces feature a Grade 5 titanium case, while 6 pieces are crafted with white gold or red gold cases, some of which are luxuriously set with diamonds.
RM 52-01 Skull: The case showcases an artistic mastery of materials, Black TZP-Ceramic, White Ceramic(with blue skull or red skull), Carbon TPT(Red, white or blue Carbon).
Super VIP Series: Blue Sapphire RM 52-04, RM 52-06 Tourbillon Mask (versions available in various colors such as red, blue, and green)
RM 52-05 Pharrell Williams cross-disciplinary collaboration model: The skull was replaced with an astronaut helmet, hand-painted using high-end enamel craftsmanship.
Craftsmanship: Genuine vs Super-Clone
Genuine Product
The bezel, case band, and case back are crafted from Grade 5 titanium—a process involving 255 extremely complex CNC milling steps—and are secured by Grade 5 titanium spline screws. The watch is powered by the Calibre RM052 manual-winding tourbillon movement; the central skull is not merely a decorative element but actually forms the movement's baseplate and bridges, crafted from Grade 5 titanium and suspended via four intersecting titanium supports. Both the case and the skull feature hand-finished bevelling and polishing. With a thickness approaching 16mm, the watch is undeniably substantial, embodying the aesthetic of RM’s "heavy armor" style.
This Top Replica
1, The front bezel, case middle, and case back—as well as the skull—are crafted from Grade 2 titanium and precision-machined using ultra-high-accuracy CNC technology. The skull’s surface features a refined cold-grey micro-bead-blasted finish, while the edges of the bone structures are hand-polished to a mirror finish with beveled detailing. When examining this RM 052-Ti super clone under a loupe, the titanium’s distinctive industrial, cool aesthetic and interplay of light and shadow capture more than 95% of the authentic model's visual essence.
2, The tonneau-shaped curvature of the case achieves a 1:1 ergonomic replication; the thickness is approximately 16.25mm—0.3mm greater than the genuine article—because we utilized a thicker, standard rubber gasket to ensure daily water resistance (suitable for hand-washing and exposure to rain). The pentagonal spline screws and the clasp are entirely crafted from Grade 2 titanium, with the clasp’s spring mechanism and damping feel finely tuned.
This RM 052 super clone features a true tourbillon—far more than a mere rotating balance wheel. It is powered by a heavily skeletonized, modified manual-winding tourbillon movement, in which the entire regulating system—comprising the balance wheel, hairspring, and escapement—rotates around a central axis once per minute.
Low-end Replica
The bezel, case middle, case back, and skull element are machined from 316L stainless steel. A micro-bead blasting finish is then applied to transform the steel's naturally bright, silvery luster into the cool, matte-grey tone characteristic of titanium. Consequently, the watch weighs around 150g—shedding any claim to being "large yet lightweight"—and feels like a solid, heavy block of metal in the hand. Both the genuine article and the "super clone" version feature a manual-winding tourbillon, eliminating the need for space for an automatic rotor. However, to achieve the desired visual effect, a large, semi-circular metal oscillating weight and a complex automatic winding gear assembly are installed, resulting in a total thickness of 18mm.
Tourbillon
1,The tourbillon is one of the "three great complications"—the pinnacle of mechanical watchmaking—designed to counteract the effects of gravity and enhance the watch's timekeeping precision. To be more precise, the tourbillon was an innovation originally designed for pocket watches. Pocket watches were typically carried in a vertical position, meaning their core regulating mechanism—the balance wheel and hairspring—remained in a fixed vertical orientation for extended periods. Gravity caused the hairspring to sag and created uneven friction on the balance wheel bearings, inevitably resulting in significant timekeeping errors—ranging from a few seconds to over ten seconds per day. Since gravity could not be eliminated, the solution was to make the entire regulating mechanism rotate, thereby evenly "canceling out" the errors caused by gravitational pull; thus, the tourbillon—which completes a full 360-degree rotation every 60 seconds—was born.
2, In reality, the tourbillon serves no practical function for a wristwatch. Because the wrist is constantly in motion and the watch's orientation is always changing, any gravity-induced errors are naturally offset by daily activity. Its true purpose is to showcase technical prowess, display wealth, offer visual appeal, and command a premium price. When you watch an incredibly complex mechanical assembly spinning ceaselessly at high speed on your wrist—like a miniature fan—with ruby bearings glinting in the light, all set within the open mouth of the RM 052 Skull design, it becomes a timepiece that can sell for a million dollars.
3, However, the super clone products have successfully mastered the technology behind the "genuine tourbillon." Take the RM 052 Skull-Titanium super clone, for instance; it features a mechanical assembly that genuinely rotates within the skull's mouth, just like the original. Built upon a high-end, manual-winding true tourbillon movement that has undergone extensive skeletonization and modification, it achieves a full rotation every minute. With a fully open-worked design unobstructed by upper bridges, it delivers the same striking visual impact as the authentic model.
Vibration Frequency
1, The balance wheel of the genuine model oscillates at a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour (3 Hz), whereas versions from most factories operate at 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz). This means the genuine balance wheel swings back and forth six times per second within the tourbillon cage, while the clone version swings eight times per second; a higher frequency implies faster oscillation, inevitably resulting in a distinct sound. Consequently, experts can distinguish the two by ear: the genuine RM 052 produces a steady, elegant, and measured ticking sound with distinct intervals, while most factory versions emit a somewhat hurried, rapid-fire ticking noise. Of course, in settings like business engagements, nightclubs, or social gatherings, no one is going to lean in close enough to your wrist to listen to the sound—let alone pull out a magnifying glass to count the tourbillon's beats—so if you own the 28,800 vph (4 Hz) version of the RM 052 Skull, simply maintaining a normal social distance is sufficient.
2, John-Studio has synchronized the vibration frequency: According to the laws of physics, the oscillation frequency of a balance wheel depends on its mass and the elasticity of the hairspring. To achieve the desired effect, we increased the weight at the rim of the balance wheel and paired it with a longer, more supple micro-hairspring. This combination—a heavier balance wheel and a softer hairspring—is akin to switching from a short pendulum clock to a long one; it successfully slowed the oscillation rate from 8 beats per second to 6, perfectly replicating the leisurely ticking sound of the genuine RM 052 Skull. Simply slowing down the balance wheel was not enough; doing so in isolation would cause the hands—originally calibrated for a rate of 28,800 vibrations per hour—to lag, resulting in the super clone RM 052 losing several hours a day. To ensure accurate timekeeping, our workshop recalculated and modified the gear ratios for the entire train of gears connecting the mainspring barrel to the tourbillon.
Thus, the John Studio Custom Edition Super Clone RM 52 Skull Tourbillon series completes the "final piece of the puzzle" regarding authenticity in social settings, ensuring that no flaws can be detected by either sight or sound.
Grade 2 Titanium vs Grade 5 Titanium
Grade 5 Titanium: A biocompatible alloy composed of 90% titanium, 6% aluminum, and 4% vanadium; it offers exceptional corrosion resistance and strength, making it a staple in the aerospace and motor racing industries. Grade 2 Titanium: Commercially pure titanium (purity ≥99%); it is softer than stainless steel and has a moderate tensile strength of approximately 345–450 MPa.
Why Super Clone Choose Grade 2 Titanium
1, Grade 5 titanium is excessively hard and has poor thermal conductivity, making cutting tools highly prone to breakage during CNC precision machining. Machining a Grade 5 titanium watch case often results in the scrapping of multiple expensive imported tools and requires extremely slow processing speeds. Since cost control is essential for super clone watches, time and budget constraints rule out the use of Grade 5 titanium.
2, Grade 2 titanium offers superior toughness, is relatively easy to machine, and comes at a moderate processing cost. It also possesses hypoallergenic and corrosion-resistant properties. Most importantly, it shares the same weight profile as Grade 5 titanium; this is why the RM 052 Skull-Ti super clone weighs 95g—a difference of only 7g compared to the 88g authentic model. The 7g difference stems primarily from the different rubber straps. However, as Grade 2 titanium has relatively lower strength and hardness, the entire case undergoes a coating process to enhance its hardness and luster.
Daily Care Guide
1, Avoid Strenuous Exercise: Although the entire John-Studio RM 52 Skull super clone series is equipped with a top-tier KIF shock-absorption system—included to faithfully replicate the 1:1 visual aesthetic—this component protects only the balance wheel assembly; a watch's overall shock resistance is a far more complex engineering feat. Because these watches feature a genuine tourbillon—a mechanism with a complex and delicate structure—engaging in strenuous activities (such as badminton, basketball, or golf) while wearing the clone could expose it to intense, sudden shocks. Such impacts risk snapping the tourbillon's pivot, jamming the balance wheel, or causing the hairspring to deform or slip out of position.
2, Do not submerge in water: Although the nominal water resistance is 10 meters, in reality, this RM 052 Skull-Ti super clone watch can only withstand everyday splashes and sweat. Do not wear it while swimming, showering, or in contact with warm water. Of course, the genuine RM watch also has very limited water resistance, because achieving a perfect seal on its tonneau-shaped, irregular curved surface is extremely difficult. Furthermore, the multi-piece sandwich structure requires more than 20 titanium spline screws to secure the various components, meaning that gaps and potential leak points are multiplied.
Manufacturer: John Studio Levels Up
Product code: RM 052 Skull Titanium
Material provider: Swiss
Assembly Origin: China
Production Date: November 2025
