Richard Mille RM038 Bubba Watson — White Magnesium Tourbillon
ZF Factory 1:1 Super Clone
The ZF Factory RM038 Bubba Watson White Edition captures the raw athletic energy of the original tourbillon created for the world-famous golf champion. Designed to endure the shock and torque of a professional swing, this piece stands as the ultimate symbol of lightweight strength and mechanical precision.
The rectangular tonneau case is crafted from white magnesium-ceramic composite, balancing structural rigidity with featherlight comfort. Beneath the anti-reflective sapphire crystal, a hand-finished skeleton tourbillon movement commands attention — every bridge, gear, and jewel visible in motion.
ZF’s re-engineering of the RM038 preserves the authentic feel of the genuine watch: the open-worked dial, the industrial skeleton geometry, and the racing-grade torque-limited crown that ensures smooth winding without over-tensioning. The vivid red FKM rubber strap injects the same visual punch that made Bubba Watson’s original timepiece famous on the green.
With its manual-wind tourbillon movement, low-mass architecture, and perfectly balanced proportions, this model embodies the idea that strength doesn’t require weight — only precision.
Technical Comparison — Genuine vs ZF Factory RM038
| Specification | Genuine RM038 Bubba Watson | ZF Factory RM038 Super Clone |
|---|---|---|
| Case Material | Magnesium WE54 Alloy + Ceramic | Magnesium-Ceramic Composite |
| Dimensions | 48 × 39.7 × 12.8 mm | 48 × 40 × 13 mm |
| Movement | RM038 Manual-Wind Tourbillon | Dandong Manual Tourbillon |
| Power Reserve | ≈ 48 hours | ≈ 42 hours |
| Crystal | Dual-Layer AR Sapphire | Single AR Sapphire |
| Shock Resistance | 5,000 g | Simulated Anti-Shock Suspension |
| Weight | ≈ 29 g (without strap) | ≈ 32 g |
| Strap | Red Rubber / Velcro | Red FKM Rubber |
| Retail Price | ≈ $620,000 USD | ≈ $1,250 USD |
Collector’s Perspective
The RM038 Bubba Watson is a landmark in Richard Mille’s sports watch evolution — where mechanical art meets athletic function. ZF Factory’s 1:1 version translates that same philosophy with astonishing realism. The case curvature, screw depth, and brushed metal texture are precisely matched, while the skeleton movement captures the genuine model’s three-dimensional depth and technical sophistication.
On the wrist, it feels light, aggressive, and alive — just as the original was intended to be. The red strap and white ceramic frame create an unmistakable color signature, both futuristic and iconic.
For collectors who value energy, engineering, and design synergy, this ZF edition offers the purest representation of RM’s racing DNA at a fraction of the cost.
