Richard Mille RM 055 Bubba Watson Guide: Specs, Editions, RM 035 and RM 38-02 Comparison and Prices

The Richard Mille RM 055 Bubba Watson is the brand's manual-winding sports watch built for golf: a tonneau case about 49.9 mm long, 42.7 mm wide and 13 mm thick with a ceramic bezel and caseback on a titanium caseband, the skeletonised calibre RMUL2 with a grade 5 titanium baseplate and about 55 hours of power reserve, a torque-limiting crown that cannot be over-wound and a movement isolated from the case so that a full golf swing does not reach the balance. Richard Mille launched it in 2012 for the American golfer Bubba Watson, who has worn it in tournament play, and it has since appeared in white ceramic, black ceramic, grey Boutique, Dark Legend and White Drive editions. This guide covers the specifications, what the golf brief changed, the editions, how the RM 055 compares with the RM 035 Rafael Nadal and the RM 38-02 Bubba Watson tourbillon, how it wears, dated 2026 prices and what to check before buying. Bizak & Co. sources the RM 055 to order; the RM 055 collection lists the configurations we can seek.

Last reviewed on September 21, 2026 by Filip Biczak. Prices are dated observations, not quotes.

Richard Mille RM 055 specifications

Sources: the Richard Mille collections page for the current RM 055 references, and Richard Mille services for warranty and service policy on the RMUL2 calibre.

What was the RM 055 designed for?

A golf swing accelerates the club head to well over 100 miles an hour and stops it in a fraction of a second when it strikes the ball; the wrist behind it takes a shock that a conventional watch movement is not built for. Richard Mille's brief for Bubba Watson was a watch that he could wear on the course through a full round. Three decisions followed. First, the movement is fixed to the case through elastomer supports rather than screwed directly to the caseband, so that the shock reaching the balance is damped. Second, the crown has a torque-limiting clutch, because a crown that has been wound too hard is the most common way to strain a winding stem; the RM 055 crown slips instead. Third, the calibre is manual rather than automatic. A rotor is a moving mass that a golf swing would throw around; without one the movement is lighter and there is nothing to bang against its stops. The white ceramic bezel of the original was chosen for the same reason as the white rubber strap: it looks right against golf whites and does not scratch on a bag or a cart. Bubba Watson has worn the watch in competition, including on the way to his Masters wins, which is why the model carries his name rather than a number alone.

Which RM 055 editions exist?

Every edition carries the same calibre and case dimensions. The white ceramic original is the RM 055 most buyers picture and the one most often asked for; the black Asia edition is the quieter watch and usually the easier to source; the Dark Legend and the Carbon TPT editions are the ones collectors chase because of their small runs. The table is a snapshot of one catalogue on one day, and the brand has released further boutique and regional colourways that we have not listed.

RM 055 vs RM 035 vs RM 38-02: which Bubba Watson or Nadal?

The RM 035 is the smaller, lighter watch and the value route into a manual Richard Mille sports model; the RM 055 is larger, with the ceramic bezel that gives it its look, and it sits a little above the RM 035 in the market. The RM 38-02 is a different proposition, a tourbillon with a G-sensor at more than five times the price. The Richard Mille price guide sets all three against the rest of the range.

How does the RM 055 wear?

At about 50 mm long and 43 mm wide the RM 055 is a large watch, but at 13 mm it is one of the slimmer Richard Mille sports models, and because the case is curved and the caseband is titanium it is light; the ceramic bezel and caseback add little weight. On a wrist of about 17 cm (6.7 inches) or more it sits in proportion, and the short strap horns keep the ends from overhanging. The white ceramic version reads brightly in daylight and shows dirt on the strap rather than on the case, since ceramic does not stain or scratch easily. The manual movement needs winding every two days; the function selector means the crown is never pulled, which is one less thing to break, and the torque-limiting clutch means a heavy-handed owner cannot damage the stem. Buyers who want the same design with an automatic movement should look at the RM 030 or RM 67-01; those who want something smaller should look at the RM 035.

How much is a Richard Mille RM 055? Prices in 2026

• Retail. Richard Mille sells the RM 055 through its own boutiques and does not publish a price list; the standard versions have retailed in the high US$100,000s to low US$200,000s in recent years, with the Carbon TPT and limited editions above that, and boutique prices move with exchange rates and annual increases.
• Secondary market. Through 2025 and 2026 the white ceramic RM 055 has generally been asked above its last boutique price on the secondary market, with the limited editions higher still. Asks rose sharply in 2021 and 2022 and softened afterwards before steadying.
• Bizak catalogue asks. On 21 September 2026 our sourced catalogue listed the white ceramic RM 055 at US$251,099 pre-owned, the black ceramic Asia edition at US$255,749 pre-owned and US$274,999 brand new, the White Drive at US$269,999 brand new, the grey Boutique edition at US$269,699 to US$289,999, the Carbon TPT Japan edition at US$314,999, the Dark Legend at US$334,799 and the titanium at US$339,999, all sourced to order.

Those figures describe what we saw and will move. Ask for a dated quote for the exact edition, year and card; our Richard Mille price guide explains how to compare quotes.

Is the RM 055 a good investment?

It is a watch to own rather than to trade. The RM 055 has held value better than most Richard Mille automatics because the Bubba Watson name and the white ceramic look are recognisable, and the limited editions have appreciated as they became scarce. But the model has been in production since 2012 with regular new colourways, so the standard versions are not rare, and a watch bought at a secondary premium and sold within two years can lose money once dealer margins are counted. Buy it because the golf brief and the ceramic case are what you want; if resale matters, ask for a written cash-buy assessment before you commit, and check hammer results at Phillips or the other auction houses rather than dealer asks.

Buying a used RM 055: what to check

• Warranty card. The card serial and the case serial must match; Richard Mille does not reissue cards. Boutique invoices help to date the watch and confirm the edition.
• Ceramic bezel and caseback. Ceramic does not scratch but it can chip at the edges and at the screw holes; inspect each screw seat under a loupe. A chipped bezel is a full replacement.
• Spline screws. The screw heads should be undamaged and sit flush; marks on the heads mean the case has been opened, and you should ask by whom.
• Torque-limiting crown. Wind the watch fully; the crown should slip smoothly when the barrel is full rather than stop hard. Then check that the function selector moves through winding, neutral and setting with the pusher.
• Strap. White rubber straps yellow and crack with age and are model-specific; a fresh strap from the brand is a real cost, so price accordingly.
• Edition match. Check the caseband, bezel and strap colours against the edition on the card; parts have been swapped between editions on the secondary market.
• Service history. Ask for the last service receipt from a Richard Mille service centre and budget for a service if there is none.
• Price against the band. A Dark Legend or Carbon TPT edition offered well under the market is the single most reliable warning sign.

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Quick answers

How much is a Richard Mille RM 055 Bubba Watson?

Bizak's sourced catalogue listed the white ceramic RM 055 at US$251,099 pre-owned, the black ceramic Asia edition at US$274,999 brand new and the Dark Legend at US$334,799 on 21 September 2026, all sourced to order. Boutique prices are not published and move with exchange rates.

What movement is in the RM 055?

Calibre RMUL2, a manual-winding skeletonised movement with a grade 5 titanium baseplate, a variable-inertia balance, a function selector and about 55 hours of power reserve.

Why is the RM 055 called the Bubba Watson?

Richard Mille developed it in 2012 for the golfer Bubba Watson, who wears it in tournament play. The torque-limiting crown and the elastomer movement mounts were designed so that a golf swing does not damage the movement.

Is the RM 055 automatic?

No. It is manual winding, which removes the rotor, the moving mass most at risk in a golf swing. The RM 030 and RM 67-01 are the automatic alternatives in a similar case.

What is the difference between the RM 055 and the RM 038?

The RM 055 has the RMUL2 time-only manual movement; the RM 038, RM 38-01 and RM 38-02 are the tourbillon Bubba Watson models, with the RM 38-01 and RM 38-02 adding a mechanical G-sensor, at several times the price.

Request an RM 055 sourcing quote

Tell us the edition, preferred year range, condition and whether the warranty card is required, plus your budget and timing, through our sourcing enquiry form. We confirm the specific watch, photographs, card and final price before you commit. Catalogue entries: RM 055 white ceramic, RM 055 black ceramic Asia edition, RM 055 grey Boutique edition, RM 055 Dark Legend, RM 38-02 tourbillon; browse the RM 055 collection, the Richard Mille collection, or sell or trade your Richard Mille.

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