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After LIV Jeddah, Bubba Watson has also been in the news. The two-time Masters winner has done a great job as the RangeGoats GC captain this season, and now after securing a top 4 spot on the leaderboard, his team is all ready for the Miami challenge. 

While the teams gear up, the LIV pro has made headlines as his $356,429.78 luxurious piece of love has been spotted taking the spotlight amid the gameplay, something that might set his rivals on fire. Here is the full scoop. 

Bubba Watson shares rare Richard Mille moment with a pickleball mate

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In a recent update on Instagram, Bubba Watson reposted pickleball athlete Tyson McGuffin’s picture on his story. In the photo, McGuffin is seen wearing a grandiose luxury watch on his wrist. 

The post has Watson and the French brand Richard Mille tagged and the caption of the story reads: “Only 4 of these bad boys in the world. no, it is not mine,” followed by a wink emoji. 

Watson posted the picture on his IG story, meaning that he met the pickleball pro and perhaps let him wear the watch for a while. How do we know that you ask? Well, fairly because of the model Tyson McGuffin adorned in the picture. The watch that McGuffin wore is Richard Mille Bubba Watson 055, a 24 jewels accessory worth $356,429.78. As per claims, there are only 4 people in the world who own this gorgeous piece of luxury, including rapper Lil Baby, American singer-songwriter Drake, and Watson himself. 

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This element of accessory has been a hit in the world of watch collectors as a luxury must-have not just because of the design but also because of how the mechanics of the watch function, something that sets it apart from all others. 

What’s so special about Bubba Watson’s RM 055?

Well, to begin with, Richard Mille Bubba Watson 055 isn’t the first watch that the brand has crafted in collaboration with the veteran golfer. Richard Mille introduced the RM 055 Bubba Watson watch as a follow-up to the RM 038 Bubba Watson Tourbillon model. 

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For all the watch enthusiasts out there, what is different about this new model is that the timepiece is specifically designed for golf enthusiasts, inspired by the physical motions and contrasts in the sport. It includes features like a caliber RMUL2 movement made of PVD- and Titalyt-treated grade 5 titanium, which offers shock resistance up to 5000 g’s. 

The watch sits perfectly on the wrist as its sleek 3.15 mm design is functioned to do so. The piece also boasts several useful modern features like a 4Hz beat rate and a 48-hour power reserve. The case, band, and case back are all made of grade 5 titanium, which is protected by a white rubber casing for vibration insulation and wrist comfort. The front bezel is made from yttria-stabilized zirconia and alumina, which backs the toughness and durability of the watch. 

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All technical things aside, the watch looks good on the wrist and can be deemed unisex with its design features. So, by any means, if you want one for yourself, perhaps you should start saving and seize your moment. 

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