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Golfer Bubba Watson spotted wearing Richard Mille

Bubba Watson was spotted wearing the Richard Mille RM38-01 Tourbillon G-Sensor, a highly specialised timepiece designed specifically for the demands of professional golf. Known for his powerful swing and success on the PGA Tour, Watson has long been associated with Richard Mille’s ultra-technical approach to watchmaking.

The RM38-01 Tourbillon G-Sensor Bubba Watson is an extremely limited edition of just 50 pieces. The watch features a tourbillon movement combined with a mechanical G-sensor, developed to measure the force generated during a golf swing — a complication rarely seen in traditional haute horlogerie.

Beyond its technical complexity, the watch stands out for its materials and design. The case is crafted from NTPT carbon, a lightweight and highly resistant material also used in high-performance motorsport and aerospace applications. Its colour scheme references green and yellow tones, a subtle nod to golf’s most iconic courses.

At the time of release, the Richard Mille RM38-01 was reported to carry a retail price in the region of $750,000–$800,000, placing it among the most expensive sports watches ever produced. On the secondary market, values have varied significantly depending on condition and provenance, underlining its rarity and collector appeal.

Watson’s choice of the RM38-01 reflects Richard Mille’s philosophy of creating watches purpose-built for elite athletes rather than purely aesthetic luxury objects. The model remains one of the most recognisable examples of modern sports watch engineering applied at the highest level.

This sighting highlights how contemporary professional golfers increasingly embrace highly technical timepieces that mirror the precision, innovation, and performance demanded at the top of their sport.