Summary of Key Points about the Modified Richard Mille (Model RM055 – Asian Limited “Black and Gold” Carbon Fiber)
Based on the latest video transcript (focusing on the RM055 Asian limited edition black and gold), here are the essential features of this top‑tier modified watch.
1. Model & Edition
- Model: Richard Mille RM055 – Asian limited edition (black and gold colorway)
- Case material: Imported NTPT carbon fiber (high‑end carbon composite)
- Design: lightweight construction – carbon fiber texture and luster under light are very beautiful and delicate
2. Weight
- Total weight: 72.9 grams (approx. 73 grams) – exactly matches the genuine
- Carbon fiber watches are very light – you can hardly feel the watch on your wrist
3. Movement – Genuine Parmigiani Fleurier
- Uses an original genuine Parmigiani Fleurier movement for modification and upgrading
- Why this matters: achieves the same gear structure, same degree of hollowing, and very delicate details as the original RM055
4. Movement Details – Key Identification Points (Parmigiani vs. Clones)
| Feature | Genuine Parmigiani Movement (Premium) | Inferior / Clone Movements |
|---|---|---|
| Double spring barrels (10 o’clock) | Double‑layered; silver central shaft in the middle – correct color and detail | Different gear color; lacks layered central shaft |
| Puller / setting lever area (1‑3 o’clock) | Proper brushing; polished surface; correct shape – uses original Parmigiani parts | Poor finishing, incorrect shape |
| Shock absorber (5 o’clock) | Correct size – same as original; includes sleeve with two screws (one big, one small) – matches original photos | Small shock absorber |
| Escapement system | Hidden inside gear structure – very accurate; screw size appropriate | Screws made too big |
| Stop‑second function | Achieves gear stop (hacking) – when crown is pulled out, balance wheel stops; when crown pushed back, balance wheel restarts – demonstrated | Often missing or non‑functional |
| Back of movement (gears, springs, thickness) | Every screw hole and central axis is very three‑dimensional – double‑layered treatment – delicate craftsmanship matches original Parmigiani | Lacks double‑layered finish; less refined |
| Non‑regulated structure (back) | Real non‑regulated (no card); very delicate | May have card regulator or coarse finishing |
5. Dial & Hands
- Black dial with golden inner shadow (rehaut / inner bezel) – rose gold color is very accurate and beautiful
- Different carbon fiber versions (Japanese limited, Asian limited, American limited, Abu Dhabi) have different inner bezel colors – each represents a different limited edition
6. Case Construction – NTPT Carbon Fiber
- Developed with original data – imported NTPT carbon fiber
- Texture and luster under light are very beautiful and delicate – hallmark of good carbon fiber
- Very lightweight – matches genuine (72.9g)
7. Value Proposition
- This is a modified and customized watch using a genuine original Parmigiani movement + imported NTPT carbon fiber case
- Customers must carefully distinguish between different movement qualities on the market
- This build represents the fully modified top configuration for RM055 Asian limited black and gold
8. Key Quality Checklist for RM055 Asian Limited Black & Gold
| Component | What to Look For (Premium – Genuine Parmigiani) |
|---|---|
| Case | NTPT carbon fiber – beautiful texture/luster, very light |
| Weight | ~73g |
| Movement | Original genuine Parmigiani Fleurier (not clone) |
| Spring barrels (10 o’clock) | Double‑layered, silver central shaft |
| Puller lever (1‑3 o’clock) | Brushed and polished, correct shape – genuine Parmigiani part |
| Shock absorber (5 o’clock) | Correct size; sleeve with one large screw + one small screw |
| Escapement screws | Appropriate size (not too big); hidden inside gear structure |
| Stop‑second (hacking) | Balance wheel stops when crown pulled, restarts when pushed back |
| Back movement finishing | 3D screw holes; double‑layered central axis on gears |
| Non‑regulated structure | Real (no card) – delicate |
| Dial inner shadow | Black with golden/rose gold color – correct for Asian limited |
Concluding Comment
This video showcases a premium modified Richard Mille RM055 – Asian limited edition black and gold, built around a genuine original Parmigiani Fleurier movement and an imported NTPT carbon fiber case weighing only 73 grams (matching the genuine). The key selling point is the movement: early RM055 watches used OEM movements from Parmigiani, so using a genuine Parmigiani base is the most authentic way to achieve correct gear structure, hollowing, and finishing.
Strengths:
- Genuine Parmigiani movement – not a clone. This ensures correct double‑layered spring barrels (silver central shaft), correct shock absorber size (with one large + one small screw on the sleeve), correct puller lever finishing, and a functional stop‑second (hacking) function – demonstrated by the balance wheel stopping when the crown is pulled and restarting when pushed back.
- NTPT carbon fiber case – developed with original data; the texture and luster under light are beautiful and delicate, and the weight (72.9g) matches the genuine.
- Correct Asian limited details – black dial with golden/rose gold inner shadow, distinguishing it from Japanese, American, or Abu Dhabi editions.
- Back movement finishing – screw holes and central axes are very three‑dimensional with double‑layered treatment, matching genuine Parmigiani craftsmanship.
- Clear differentiation from inferior builds – Bozhong points out that many market movements have small shock absorbers, incorrect screw sizes, poor finishing, and lack the correct spring barrel details. This build avoids all those flaws.
Final verdict: For the serious Richard Mille collector who wants the highest possible authenticity in a modified RM055 – with correct weight, correct carbon fiber texture, and a movement that is genuine Parmigiani (historically correct for early RM055s) – this Asian limited black and gold build is the current gold standard. The detailed checks (double‑layered spring barrel central shaft, correct shock absorber sleeve screws, stop‑second function, double‑layered back movement finishing) provide a clear buyer’s checklist to distinguish a premium build from lower‑tier clones. Bozhong’s demonstration of the hacking function is particularly valuable – many clone movements do not have this. While the cost is high, for collectors who demand “perfect details” and are willing to invest in a genuine movement, this is the RM055 modification to seek. As always, independent verification of the movement’s authenticity (watchmaker inspection) and the carbon fiber case quality is recommended. For the right buyer, this watch represents the pinnacle of Richard Mille modification – a genuine movement inside a well‑crafted lightweight carbon fiber case, delivering the look, feel, and functionality of a genuine Asian limited edition RM055 at a fraction of the multi‑hundred‑thousand‑dollar retail price.
Hello everyone, this is Bozwatch Watch Talk.
Every watch is a work of art, a testament to time, and I am a fanatic believer in them. I also hope that all watch enthusiasts can avoid pitfalls and find their own “Bole” (discerning patron).
Later, some fans sent me private messages wanting to know about the most fully modified Richard Mille RM055 Asian Limited Black and Gold on the market. They asked me to make a video to authenticate it. So today, it has arrived.
This watch uses an original genuine Parmigiani Fleurier movement for modification and upgrading. It is custom‑made and paired with imported NTPT carbon fiber to build the watch.
To be honest, watches like this made of NTPT carbon fiber are mainly designed for lightweight comfort. For a good carbon fiber case, you can see the texture and luster under light – very beautiful and very delicate. This is what good carbon fiber looks like. And carbon fiber products like this are extremely light.
Let me weigh it. Let’s see how much the entire watch weighs. You can see it weighs 72.9 grams – about 73 grams – exactly the same as the original weight. With a carbon fiber watch like this, you can hardly feel it on your wrist – it’s very light.
Now, the movement inside – as I just mentioned – uses an original genuine Parmigiani Fleurier movement for modification and upgrade. By using the Parmigiani movement, it achieves the same gear structure as the original, the same level of skeletonization, and the details are very delicate.
Let me show you some details. Look at the 10 o’clock position – these two double spring barrels. Do you see them? The color of the gears, the spring barrels inside, and the level of detail are excellent. It is double‑layered, with a silver central shaft in the middle. This kind of detail treatment is completely aligned with the original.
Look at the 1 o’clock position – the puller area – the brushing is excellent. At the 3 o’clock area, the polished surface of the pull rod – this treatment is very, very good. The shape of the pull rod is also made from original Parmigiani Fleurier movement parts.
For watches modified with a Parmigiani movement, the size of the shock absorber (at 5 o’clock) is also completely consistent with the original. On most generic movements on the market, the shock absorbers are small. But here, look at this area – the large shock absorber is still the original type, including the sleeve. The screws above and below the sleeve – one is larger, one is smaller – the original is exactly the same. You can compare with photos of the genuine – the original sleeve also has different‑sized screws.
In the escapement area, generic movements make the screw too big. Here, the escapement system is hidden inside the gear structure – very precise.
For this watch, the hands and the inner bezel are black with a gold inner ring – very accurate. The rose gold color is very beautiful.
In fact, the RM055 has many carbon fiber versions – Japanese limited, Asian limited, American limited, Abu Dhabi, etc. The color of the inner lining is different for each limited edition. But for this watch, let me show you the back. It has a true free‑sprung (non‑caliber) structure, and the finishing is very delicate. This is a genuine original Parmigiani movement.
Look at the shock absorber. After I pull out the crown, you can see it achieves the stop‑seconds function (hacking seconds). When we push the crown back in, the balance wheel starts moving again. See? This is a modified and customized original Parmigiani movement.
Look at the gears on the back – including the spring and thickness – all completely aligned with the original. Every screw hole on the back of the movement and the central axis finishing are very three‑dimensional and double‑layered. This kind of delicate craftsmanship is exactly what you expect from an original upgraded Parmigiani Fleurier movement.
For modified and customized Richard Mille watches, there are many different movements on the market. When choosing, you must carefully distinguish between them.
This watch is modified and upgraded with a genuine Parmigiani movement and an imported NTPT carbon fiber case. If you like it, you can contact Bozwatch.
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