Richard Mille RM 055 Black Ceramic Black Strap

The subdued black bezel absorbs glare around the RM 055's open display. Fasteners remain distinct against that surface, and the black strap carries the low-color treatment onto the wrist. The face consequently reads deeper than it would inside a brighter perimeter.

APSF uses a custom-modified manual movement with dark treated bridgework in an RMUL2-style skeleton layout. Those recessed forms give the watch its close-up interest; the matte ceramic case keeps them visible without adding gloss or a large color accent.

The matte bezel gives the case a different visual weight from a glossy black surface. Its exposed fasteners remain readable, while the recessed dial supplies brightness within the frame. On the black band, that finish becomes the watch's strongest exterior feature rather than simply a background for the movement. It is a material-led choice for a buyer who wants the case treatment to set the tone.

The RM 55 pale ceramic blue strap makes its light case and blue strap the first impression. This black version is for someone who values the ceramic finish itself and wants the exposed structure to do the remaining visual work.

Before dispatch, our QC team reviews matte ceramic finish, bezel screw spacing and black strap closure.