Source-based model research · Methods and evidence limits
RM 38-02 Replica Research and Reference Guide
The supplied RM 38-02 report was published in August 2026 and describes a pink-and-white watch with a claimed manual tourbillon mechanism. Its narrative mixes genuine-model background with replica description. That structure is not evidence that the imitation was tested to a genuine shock-resistance rating.
The seller gives a 28,800 vph figure and a 52-hour reserve, but no independently identified test sample or method is supplied. These remain attributed claims. A photograph of the mechanism can support questions about layout; it cannot measure reserve, pressure resistance or long-term reliability.
No demonstrated factory attribution is available in this report. A useful future update would identify a current sample, document case components and measurements, and provide a qualified mechanism assessment. It should retain the older source and its date rather than silently turning it into a verified production record.
Reference context
| Model | Case | Movement | Reference Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| RM 38-02 | Pink and white case claims in August 2026 seller report | Seller claims manual tourbillon; not tested here | No verified current replica quote |
Read the evidence
- 2026 Richard Mille Replica Roundup: New Claims, Old Models and Evidence — Review 2026 RM 27-05, RM 38-02 and RM 88 replica reports, separating article dates from genuine launches and checking movement, material and weight claims.
How to use this collection
This is an editorial model hub, not a stock list. No purchasable inventory, checkout or current numerical offer is asserted. Compare the exact reference, claimed version, actual-item photographs and measurement method before drawing a conclusion. Genuine specifications remain genuine-model context; they do not certify an imitation.
The linked articles preserve historical source URLs, photograph provenance and the limits of seller claims. Start with the complete editorial index or the main terminology and model guide when a phrase such as clone or super clone is unclear. Future evidence should identify the sample and date, so a new claim can be compared with the older record.