Named after Formula 1 driver Felipe Massa, this replica RM-011 night takes the RM 011 flyback chronograph into an all-black execution that the brand calls the “Black Night” edition. The dark treatment covers the case, bezel, pushers, and crown, creating a monochromatic look that stands apart from the more colorful Massa-edition variants. Felipe Massa wore various RM 011 references during his racing career, and this particular version pushes the visual aggression further than any other in the series.

Key Specifications

• Case material: black-coated composite tonneau
• Case shape: tonneau with angular flanks and crown at 9 o’clock
• Dial: skeletonized with chronograph registers
• Crystal: sapphire with anti-reflective coating
• Strap: black rubber with black deployment clasp
• Movement: automatic flyback chronograph
• Functions: hours, minutes, flyback chronograph, 60-minute countdown, date

The “Black Night” name distinguishes this from standard Massa editions that use contrasting colors on the bezel flange and pusher accents.

Design & Finishing

Going fully dark on an RM 011 removes the color cues that normally help read the dial at a glance. The skeletonized layout means you rely on the shape and position of hands against the exposed movement bridges. Richard Mille used this stealth approach on several limited editions, but the Black Night remains one of the most committed to the all-dark concept. The tonneau case angles catch light differently depending on which surface faces upward, giving the black coating subtle shifts between matte and satin. For a contrast piece within the same family, the L88 with standard composite case offers a lighter visual presence. Both sit in the RM 011 collection that forms the backbone of the brand catalog.

On the Wrist

The all-black treatment makes this one of the most discreet RM 011 versions despite the large tonneau case. In low light, it nearly disappears against a dark sleeve. In direct sunlight, the coated surfaces reveal their texture and the skeletonized dial becomes legible again. This replica RM-011 night suits the buyer who wants the RM 011 platform without the visual volume that brighter versions project.