Vorstellung » Richard Mille RM 35-03 Automatic Rafael Nadal

The RM 35-03 uses skeletonized hands to indicate the time, with hour markers in luminous material on the ring. The numbers are tilted slightly towards the movement to create depth. Otherwise, a skeletonized movement is displayed on the front. Here, the stylized butterfly pattern refers to the special winding mechanism. In addition, the responsible column wheel of the function selector is clearly visible. A small hand at 2 o'clock indicates the currently selected crown function. If set to "W", the wearer can wind the watch. On the other hand, "N" stands for neutral, and the last position can be used to set the time.

The movement at 6 o'clock indicates the current mode of the winding rotor. When the red hand points "ON", the rotor opens and winds the barrel. In "OFF", the weight is extended and the rotor is in equilibrium. The barrel is not wound.

butterfly rotor movement
The movement of the Richard Mille RM 35-03 Automatic Rafael Nadal is made of sandblasted titanium with a grey plasma treatment. This gives it a flat surface, which is important for the function of the gear train. A free spring balance wheel sets the rhythm here. It operates at 4 Hz and can be adjusted by four small weights on the rim. The necessary energy comes from a double barrel, which stores 55 hours of maximum power autonomy. A patented butterfly rotor takes care of the winding.

This allows the wearer to stop the barrel from winding if necessary. This is useful because too much activity can negatively affect barrel performance. The rotor consists of two weights that are adjacent in the starting position. With the help of gravity, they generate the torque that winds the watch. However, when the button at 7 o'clock is pressed, a separate gear train pulls the two counterweights apart. This shifts the center of gravity to the middle, which also counteracts their wrapping force. The release of the feature also provides haptic feedback. Therefore, the wearer feels the extension of the weight.

Richard Mille RM 35-03 Automatic Rafael Nadal Price and Availability
The watch is available in two styles with color-coordinated rubber straps. The watch is not a limited edition.

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Brand Richard Mille
Model RM 35-03 Automatic Rafael Nadal
Reference RM 35-03
Case Materials White Quartz TPT and Carbon Fiber TPT with Carbon Fiber TPT Case Center Section
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Blue Quartz TPT with White Quartz TPT Housing Center Section
Aspects Length: 49.95mm
Width: 43.15mm
Height: 13.15mm
Water resistance 5 bar (~50 m)
Dial Skeletonized
Strap/Bracelet White rubber with pin buckle or pin buckle
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light blue rubber
Mobile Richard Miller RMAL2
Movement type automatic
Power reserve 55 hours (± 10%)
Frequency 28,800 times/hour (4 Hz)
Functions Hours, minutes, seconds, butterfly rotor, function selector