Other options if you like Richard Mille

Richard Mille is a prestigious Swiss watchmaking firm, founded in 2001. In its short history, it has established itself as one of the luxury brands most prestigious and most inaccessible to the general public. 

Through a brilliant commercial campaign, sponsorships and very carefully selected brand ambassadors (Pharrell Williams, Fernando Alonso, Rafael Nadal and countless other big stars); Richard Mille is without doubt an icon within luxury watchmaking. 

But it is not all down to marketing. The brand offers exclusivity, impossible designs and what is its mantra: to design racing machines for the wrist. And its great value lies precisely in the fact that these pieces are made from materials destined for aeronautics and for Formula 1, capable of withstanding major impacts, yet ultra-light (and very difficult to shape on these millimetric watchmaking scales).

What is clear is that Richard Mille is a giant that succeeds. Some may like it more than others, but for those who like it most, today we bring you different options you can find here, at World Watch Museum (if buying yourself a Richard Mille is not an option): 

1. U-BOAT U-65

With a look Skeleton that is highly original, revealing its inner workings Miyota in its automatic version. These watches are inspired by First World War submarines. Its quartz version is also great fun, with a movement Ronda， that recalls the aesthetic of the Bulova Accutron. Which brings us to our next selection. 

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2. BULOVA MÁQUINA

The name says it all: Máquina. Its name alone makes a statement. And the 46 mm circular machine makes an even bigger one. Slightly more discreet, its sibling, the format between oblong or tank, with a diameter of 40 mm. 

Available in different shades, this Bulova is the ideal choice for those looking for a watch with an exposed movement and generous proportions, yet who also want a touch more elegance and discretion. 

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3. HAMILTON VENTURA SKELETON

With the Hamilton Skeleton, you won't know whether you're wearing a watch or you've changed cars. Among its finishes, a power reserve of up to 80 hours; this automatic movement watch could more readily be mistaken for a moped. 

What's more, with an exposed movement in a case design based on the brand's iconic Ventura; with an H-10 caliber (the ETA of Swatch Group for Hamilton). 

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4. CIGA DESIGN AUTOMATIC HUNTER

This all-rounder from the Asian brand Ciga Design, with an in-house automatic caliber CD-07, with up to 40 hours of power reserve and 24 jewels, is without doubt one of the most sought-after among lovers of skeleton watches. 

In addition, they have recently released the Ciga Design Hunter Tourbillon, with 72 hours of power reserve, with this complication tourbillon (created by our beloved Abraham Lois Breguet more than two centuries ago); which we so enjoy contemplating in watchmaking.