Based on the RM 21-02 V2 reference, this replica richard-mille black rubber variant targets the aeronautical side of the catalog. The 21-02 was originally designed as a tourbillon model with a focus on lightweight construction and vibration resistance, drawing from aerospace engineering principles that Richard Mille has applied across several high-complication references. The V2 designation indicates a revised case profile and improved crown guard geometry compared to the first generation. At approximately 50mm in length, the tonneau case commands wrist presence while the carbon TPT material keeps weight remarkably low.

Build Details

• Case material: carbon TPT composite
• Case shape: tonneau
• Strap: black rubber with titanium clasp
• Crystal: sapphire with anti-reflective coating
• Crown: function selector at 2 o’clock position
• Movement: tourbillon
• Functions: hours, minutes, tourbillon display

Carbon TPT is produced by layering carbon filaments no thicker than 30 microns, stacking them at alternating 45-degree angles, then curing under heat and pressure. Each case develops a unique striation pattern because no two layering sequences produce identical visual results.

What Collectors Notice

The function selector crown is a detail that separates the 21-02 from simpler time-only models. It rotates between winding, neutral, and hand-setting positions, eliminating the need for a traditional push-pull crown mechanism. The tourbillon cage sits at 6 o’clock and rotates once per minute behind the sapphire crystal. Collectors comparing this to the 07-01 ladies reference will find the 21-02 substantially larger and mechanically more complex. Both live in the broader RM collection, but they target entirely different segments of the market.

This vs Other Versions

The black rubber strap gives the 21-02 V2 a stealth appearance that pairs well with the dark carbon TPT striations. White rubber and colored strap options exist for the same reference but shift the personality toward a sportier or more casual look. The black combination keeps everything tonal, letting the tourbillon cage provide the only visual contrast on the dial side. This replica richard-mille black rubber configuration is the most understated way to wear one of the catalog’s most technically ambitious references.