
Richard Mille RM 35-02 Rafael Nadal Automatic Winding Red Rubber
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| Reference | RM 35-02 |
|---|---|
| Movement | RMAL1 Super Clone Automatic skeleton movement, double-barrel architecture, 28,800 vph (4 Hz), with hours, minutes and seconds. |
| Case | Carbon composite / forged-carbon-type construction with Carbon bezel, sapphire crystal and sapphire display caseback. |
| Dimensions | 44.5 × 50 mm with a slim 13.2 mm case profile. |
| Dial | Openworked / skeleton dial exposing the RMAL1 Super Clone architecture. |
| Strap / Bracelet | Black vented rubber strap with a deployant folding clasp. |
| Water Resistance | 5 ATM. |
The Richard Mille RM 35-02 Rafael Nadal Black Rubber captures the defining language of the RM sports collection through a bold tonneau case, open skeleton architecture and an automatic movement integrated directly into the visual design. Measuring approximately 44.5 × 50 mm and 13.2 mm thick, it delivers unmistakable wrist presence while maintaining a more flexible wearing experience through its composite construction.
The version selected by D.Time combines a carbon composite/forged-carbon-type case, skeleton architecture, RMAL1 Super Clone Automatic movement, sapphire crystal and black rubber strap — creating a cohesive, powerful interpretation of the RM 35-02 Rafael Nadal.
The case uses a carbon composite/forged-carbon-type construction with distinctive organic patterns across its surfaces, creating both visual depth and a highly technical appearance. The dark carbon background also provides strong contrast for the screws, crown and exposed mechanical components within the skeleton architecture.
Composite construction allows a substantial design such as the RM 35-02 to maintain optimized weight and wrist feel. This gives the timepiece its unmistakable visual presence while keeping the actual wearing experience more flexible than its dimensions might suggest.
D.Time evaluates the tonneau proportions, case geometry, composite surfaces and patterns, screw positioning, bezel and crown finishing, and overall integration between the individual components before selecting each timepiece.
Instead of a conventional dial, the RM 35-02 uses a multi-layer skeleton architecture that exposes the bridges, gears and mechanical components underneath. This arrangement creates pronounced depth as the viewing angle changes and makes the movement itself the visual center of the design.
Against the dark case, the mechanical components and indexes create strong contrast while maintaining the complexity associated with Richard Mille. D.Time focuses on cleanliness, index positioning, bridge finishing, hands and the overall balance between the individual skeleton layers.
Inside is the RMAL1 Super Clone Automatic, recreating the distinctive layout and visual presentation of the RMAL1 movement used in the RM 35-02. Automatic winding provides everyday convenience while maintaining the mechanical experience central to the Automatic Winding design.
Because the movement remains directly visible through the skeleton architecture, both mechanical performance and finishing are essential. D.Time evaluates movement stability, automatic winding, crown operation and the visible mechanical components before each individual timepiece is approved for delivery.
Sapphire crystal at the front and caseback provides a clear view of the movement from both sides. The front emphasizes the depth of the skeleton layers, while the rear continues to reveal the architecture and operation of the automatic movement.
On the RM 35-02, sapphire clarity directly influences the definition of the mechanical components underneath. D.Time therefore evaluates crystal surfaces, internal cleanliness and the visual clarity of the exposed movement on each individual piece.
The black rubber strap integrates naturally with the carbon case, creating a cohesive dark appearance that directs attention toward the tonneau geometry and open skeleton architecture.
Compared with the stronger color contrast of the red-strap configuration, Black Rubber creates a more understated, powerful and versatile character while preserving the athletic identity of the RM 35-02. The rubber construction conforms naturally to the wrist and works with the composite case to provide a secure yet flexible wearing experience.
This version brings together the defining qualities of the RM 35-02: approximately 44.5 × 50 mm tonneau dimensions, a 13.2 mm profile, carbon composite/forged-carbon-type construction, skeleton architecture, RMAL1 Super Clone Automatic movement, front and rear sapphire crystal, and a black rubber strap.
Its strength lies in the balance between bold visual presence, mechanical depth and a wearing experience optimized through composite construction. The continuous dark palette from case to strap further emphasizes the architecture and movement, creating an RM 35-02 that is athletic, technically expressive and highly versatile on the wrist.
Each Timepiece is individually inspected by D.Time before delivery, with detailed photos and videos of The Exact Timepiece You Will Receive.