Stripped down to its mechanical essence, this replica rm-055 dial exposes every bridge, gear, and spring through a fully skeletonized layout. The RM 055 was originally developed for Rafael Nadal as an ultra-light tournament watch, and the V2 revision refines the case geometry and dial finishing from the earlier generation. Richard Mille designed the 055 to weigh almost nothing on the wrist while maintaining structural rigidity under the stresses of professional tennis. The skeleton dial removes all solid dial plates, leaving only the movement architecture visible between two sapphire crystals. That level of openness puts every finishing detail under direct scrutiny.

Build Details

• Case shape: tonneau, approximately 50mm x 42mm
• Case material: composite construction
• Dial: fully skeletonized, no solid dial plate
• Crystal: sapphire front and caseback
• Movement: manual wind
• Strap: rubber with titanium-tone buckle

The V2 designation indicates updated case finishing and improved crown ergonomics compared to the V1. Bridge surfaces show a combination of brushed and polished finishes that help differentiate structural elements from decorative ones. The manual winding mechanism contributes to the ultra-light weight by eliminating the rotor assembly entirely.

What Collectors Notice

Skeleton dials live or die on finishing quality. When there is no solid surface to hide behind, every edge bevel, surface grain, and screw slot becomes part of the visual presentation. The RM 055 V2 addresses this by applying consistent finishing hierarchies: load-bearing bridges get a matte treatment while decorative edges receive polishing. For a different take on the same platform, the white rubber strap V2 adds a high-contrast strap color to the same skeleton dial. Both sit in the RM 055 range and share identical case construction.

This vs Other Versions

The skeleton dial version with its default dark strap presents the purest expression of the RM 055 concept: all movement, no decoration, minimum weight. It reads as technical rather than fashionable, which appeals to buyers who prioritize mechanical visibility above color coordination. This replica rm-055 dial captures that philosophy in a package that puts the movement front and center.