_DC_ 218 Posted March 27, 2017 There's not a lot of love here for Richard Mille, for whatever reason, and as a result I've found myself spending a lot of time over at RWI recently, but in an attempt to win over my friends here at the superior RWG I thought I'd show you all my new toy. It's the latest update of the Bubba Watson RM055 rep, the big white one!! It's not an everyday watch, accept perhaps in the summer, but that's what I intend to use it for, sunny days playing over the field out front with my son Jake and our Jack Russell Archie! So, here she is.. It's a large watch, no question, but even on my small wrists it doesn't overhang, it's super comfy and conforms to the curve of my wrist, so much so I can't imagine how it could fit someone with a large wrist! I don't know what it is that draws me to Richard Mille so much, they are certainly distinctive, perhaps that's it. Or perhaps it's the fact they are the antithesis of Patek Philippe and variety is the spice of life, so they tell me! Whatever it is, I do genuinely think this suits me, in a way that an AP ROO or a Hublot simply doesn't! As for how much of an improvement this new version is over the first one I owned, here's a side by side, old one on the left, new one on the right... You can see the movement decoration is a vast improvement, the old one was fairly basic and an easy tell, the new one does a far better job of fooling you into thinking all those wheels and levers might actually be doing something (which of course they're not)! Anyway, I love it, the wife hates it, what do you lot reckon? DC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tabuktime 54 Posted March 27, 2017 Your wife might be onto something... ;) As long as you like it, who cares! Enjoy dude... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted March 27, 2017 Gotta say that I'm in agreement with your wife, but what the hell. Enjoy! :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phone 0 Posted March 27, 2017 Don't listen to the hate, enjoy the watch. I love it too. I'll be picking one up eventually. Like I said in the other thread, it's a considerable improvement over the last version. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Callumz 40 Posted March 27, 2017 Very bold choice! Wish I could pull off something like this.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Necromancer 8 Posted March 27, 2017 Sorry DC, I have to agree with your wife. If you threw that in the park, even Archie the Jack Russell wouldn't fetch it back. But hey, each to his own - if it's your thing, enjoy it mate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nuttcrac69 2 Posted March 27, 2017 As long as your wife hates it, you know you're on the right track. Seriously though, I love Richard Mille and dream of one day being able to afford a gen (amongst other things reserved for the 0.01%), but I don't think I will be content with the rep. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_DC_ 218 Posted March 27, 2017 If you threw that in the park, even Archie the Jack Russell wouldn't fetch it back. :rofl: That's gotta be the best reply to a post I've had all year!! DC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_DC_ 218 Posted March 27, 2017 Few more shots of just how well this thing sits on the wrist... DC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davesjourney 27 Posted March 27, 2017 Looks a little like a toy, to me? Think it's the big white casing, but, it's yours and you like, so it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks. Hope you enjoy it. If I had your stunning collection of PP's - I probs wouldn't be wearing anything else!! Like, ever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickyrosey 2 Posted March 27, 2017 Love it the decorations are indeed a very big improvement, i also always have had a thing for richard mille and i still want to get the carbon fiber nadal with a velcro strap, they are a nice change to dress watches and look very unique Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_DC_ 218 Posted March 27, 2017 Love it the decorations are indeed a very big improvement, i also always have had a thing for richard mille and i still want to get the carbon fiber nadal with a velcro strap, they are a nice change to dress watches and look very unique They've just released a V2 of the Nadal too with improved movement decoration, plus it's the auto version with display back so even better, but not on Velcro just yet, I'm sure it will be though! DC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadPickle 2,747 Posted March 27, 2017 its fuckin hideous burn it with fire Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Left Coast Guy 24 Posted March 27, 2017 I don't understand why they don't use a skeletonized 2824 for the base movement....they have those things all over ebay, can't be that hard to source one. Its still not going to look like the gen, but a bit more day light looking through the movement would get you a bit closer, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thelittleprince 2 Posted March 27, 2017 Lovely!!! Are you excited for the RM052? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_DC_ 218 Posted March 27, 2017 I don't understand why they don't use a skeletonized 2824 for the base movement....they have those things all over ebay, can't be that hard to source one. Its still not going to look like the gen, but a bit more day light looking through the movement would get you a bit closer, right? Not at all, the miyota has a smaller diameter so easier to hide behind decorated bridges, there's plenty of daylight through this baby! Skeletonised 2824 would only work with a circular case I think, best solution here is just as small a movement as possible!! DC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT86 0 Posted March 27, 2017 Being Mr 'Patek' I won't question your usual impeccable taste however, I just see baby rattle, or a toddler teething toy when I see white contraptions such as this. Keep rockin' tho mate, so long as it puts a pep in your step. V2 deffo a vast improvement in V1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_DC_ 218 Posted March 27, 2017 Lovely!!! Are you excited for the RM052? No, can't stand the RM052. I think one of the things I like ably Richard Mille is the technology and how visible it is, covering that up with a cheesy sugar skull is just tasteless IMO! I realise that's rich coming from a man with a huge white watch on his wrist but mine doesn't have a skull on it! Skulls haven't been cool since I was about 10, lol! DC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT86 0 Posted March 27, 2017 Lovely!!! Are you excited for the RM052? No, can't stand the RM052. I think one of the things I like ably Richard Mille is the technology and how visible it is, covering that up with a cheesy sugar skull is just tasteless IMO! I realise that's rich coming from a man with a huge white watch on his wrist but mine doesn't have a skull on it! Skulls haven't been cool since I was about 10, lol! DC Agreed unless it's full of Vodka ;) .... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_DC_ 218 Posted March 27, 2017 Lol, vodka hasn't been cool since I was 15! Dac Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phone 0 Posted March 27, 2017 The 52 is no fun. But the 11 and the 35 and the 55. Nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_DC_ 218 Posted March 27, 2017 The 52 is no fun. But the 11 and the 35 and the 55. Nice. Agree! Looking forward to the upcoming RM011 release, and got the new RM027-02 incoming :) DC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phone 0 Posted March 27, 2017 The 52 is no fun. But the 11 and the 35 and the 55. Nice. Agree! Looking forward to the upcoming RM011 release, and got the new RM027-02 incoming :) DC I know they won't be perfect (Obviously replicating the gears moving would be very hard) but they are still getting closer and closer! :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_DC_ 218 Posted March 27, 2017 The RM011 should be pretty good, since it's not a skeletonised movement, and the parts that are visible like the date function are being correctly replicated, should be pretty good!! DC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WatchaholicMallorca 2 Posted March 27, 2017 Well it's a yes from me, nice pickup mate, my missus has the same view, but who cares Share this post Link to post Share on other sites