Richard Mille watches are insane. The design, the size, the tech, the vibe. But unless you're rolling in VC money or closing 8-figure deals on the regular, dropping $300k+ on a watch might not be on the table.

So how do you get that RM look…

…bold, sculpted, conversation-starting

Without nuking your portfolio?

Let me put you on to two incredible options, the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang 42mm & the Franck Muller Vanguard.

The Spirit of Big Bang matches the Richard Mille size and presence. Hublot's design language leans right into the RM aesthetic, angular cases, visible mechanics, and wrist-dominating presence.

Even better? You’re getting all that style and engineering at roughly 10% of the Richard Mille price.

Equally interesting is Franck Muller’s Vanguard line. When it first dropped, people wrote it off as a Richard Mille copycat. 

Franck Muller proved all the skeptics wrong. The brand leaned into the design, refined the movement, and delivered real watchmaking quality. Today, the Vanguard has earned its place as a solid luxury player.

Here’s another bonus: both the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang and Franck Muller Vanguard sell well below MSRP.

That means you're telling a money story when you wear it…

A $30k timepiece for $15k. Something to brag about. 

Here’s another reason why you should be paying attention to these models. 

In my business experience, a luxury watch is the ultimate conversation starter. It sparks a massive amount of curiosity. It can help you work the room without saying a word. 

Both the Spirit of Big Bang and Vanguard are smart purchases for both the value-play and business networking benefits.