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Richard Mille Ref. RM005 Platinum Limited Edition 'Felipe Massa' Wristwatch

Partially verified

This Richard Mille Ref. RM005 'Felipe Massa' is a limited-edition automatic wristwatch numbered 23 out of 40 pieces. Crafted with a platinum tonneau-shaped case measuring 45.00 by 37.00 mm, it features a curved bezel secured with signature spline screws. The skeletonized dial exhibits white Arabic numerals, blue and yellow outer track accents, and a distinct date aperture positioned at 7 o'clock. Powered by a self-winding movement viewable through an exhibition case back, the watch is fitted with a signed black leather strap secured by a platinum tang buckle.

Front view of the Richard Mille Ref. RM005 Felipe Massa in platinum on strap mount
Front view of the Richard Mille Ref. RM005 Felipe Massa in platinum on strap mount — Freeman's / Hindman. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
hindmanauctions.com
Category
Wristwatch · Skeleton automatic wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Richard Mille
Reference
RM005
Catalogue / lot identifier
59
Source-reported date
Not established
Country
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
23/40

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Identification

This Richard Mille Ref. RM005 is a limited-edition timepiece numbered 23/40. The watch features a tonneau-shaped case in platinum, measuring 45.00 x 37.00 mm.

The case back markings are recorded as: 'RICHARD MILLE (maker’s mark) Pt 950 RM005 F. MASSA AG Pt 23/40 SWISS MADE'.

Evidence for this section
  • “45.00 x 37.00 mm case dimensions”
  • “It is numbered 23/40.”
  • “Case back stamp: RICHARD MILLE (maker’s mark) Pt 950 RM005 F. MASSA AG Pt 23/40 SWISS MADE.”

Dial and Mechanism

The watch features a skeletonized dial with white Arabic numerals and a date aperture located at 7 o'clock.

The movement is identified as self-winding and is viewable through an exhibition case back. The watch was reported to wind, set, and run at the time of cataloging, though it has not been timed for accuracy.

Evidence for this section
  • “skeletonized dial, white Arabic numerals, date aperture at 7 o'clock”
  • “exhibition case back, self-winding movement”
  • “The watch winds, sets and runs at the time of cataloguing but has not been timed for accuracy.”

Components and Condition

The timepiece is fitted with a signed black leather strap and a platinum tang buckle, also signed by Richard Mille. The total inner circumference is approximately 8 1/2 inches.

The source notes heavy wear to the strap, including complete detachment at the 12 o'clock side. The seller states that the authenticity of individual parts is not guaranteed due to the potential for past repairs or restoration.

Evidence for this section
  • “black leather strap signed RICHARD MILLE, platinum tang buckle signed RICHARD MILLE.”
  • “8 1/2 inches inner circumference.”
  • “There is heavy wear to the strap and the strap is detached completely at the 12 o'clock side.”
  • “The authenticity of individual parts is not guaranteed since repairs and restoration may have occurred.”

Open research questions

  • What is the extent of any repair or restoration performed on the watch case and movement?
  • Is the strap detachment indicative of damage to the lugs or spring bar holes?
  • Are all movement components verified as original Richard Mille factory parts?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Richard Mille Ref. RM005 Platinum Limited Edition 'Felipe Massa' Wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Case Dimensions45.00 x 37.00 mm“45.00 x 37.00 mm case dimensions”
Case Back StampPt 950 RM005 F. MASSA AG Pt 23/40 SWISS MADE“Pt 950 RM005 F. MASSA AG Pt 23/40 SWISS MADE”
Dial FeaturesSkeletonized dial with date aperture at 7 o'clock“skeletonized dial, white Arabic numerals, date aperture at 7 o'clock”
MovementSelf-winding movement“self-winding movement”
BucklePlatinum tang buckle signed RICHARD MILLE“platinum tang buckle signed RICHARD MILLE”
Edition Number23/40“It is numbered 23/40.”
Clasp MarkingsRICHARD MILLE“Clasp stamp: RICHARD MILLE.”

Visible details

  • Tonneau-shaped satin-finished platinum bezel held by eight spline screws
  • Skeleton dial showcasing gear trains and movement plates under sapphire glass with blue and yellow accents
  • Luminescent hands with blue frames and a date display positioned between 7 and 8 o'clock

Research qualifications

  • Source notes heavy wear to the strap, including complete detachment at the 12 o'clock side
  • Exhibition case back and movement reverse are not shown in the provided photograph

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

A RARE RICHARD MILLE REF. RM005 PLATINUM LIMITED EDITION... | Freeman's

Reviewed 2026-10-22 · Record 9305fc0354

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