The RM 35-03 comes with a new butterfly rotor.
What watch should Rafael Nadal wear on his wrist? Firstly up, of course, this timepiece must be solid in all aspects and such light that Rafa would not feel the weight of the watch while raising his arm with the racket. And Spanish star said in a statement, he found what he was looking for with the Richard Mille watches, that’s why, he has been wearing those timepieces for about 11 years. So much so that, the RM model, which Nadal says, “the watch is like a second skin now for me”, was the lightest tourbillion in the world throughout that period. Today, the brand introduces much more light one with a rotor that is used for the first time.
The RM 35-03 Automatic Rafael Nadal is the fourth and latest model of the RM 035 “baby Nadal” series, which was inspired by the RM 027 that featuring an ultra-lightweight tourbillion. Weighing just 4.3 grams, the RM 35-03 is the thinnest model ever produced in this collection. The watch also features the butterfly rotor that first ever used. So, what is this butterfly rotor? A completely new and patented complication, the butterfly rotor is made up of two weights in grade 5 titanium and metals. In their initial position, the weights cause a radial displacement of the center of gravity and generate the necessary torque to the wind the barrel. With a simple pressure on the pusher at 7 o’clock (SPORT MODE), a gear train dedicated to the rotor deploys the two weights at 180°. Later on, the center of gravity is brought back to center, bringing the rotor into balance, canceling its winding power and thus any excessive winding of the caliber. The model houses automatic movement RMAL2 and comes with 55 hours of power reserve.
In our respective domains, we both seek to achieve excellence. We speak the same language, Richard and I. We’re both passionate about our work. Keeping alive this flame of passion for what we do each day is essential to me. Even though I don’t wear the RM 35 models in competition, it is heart-warming to feel the confidence that he and the teams show in allowing me to participate in this singular adventure.
The watch come in two version: in blue Quartz TPT with a white Quartz TPT case band and white Quartz TPT and Carbon TPT with a Carbon TPT case band. (TPT is a technology for making ultra-thin sheets of laminate.) Case of both version in 43,15 x 49,95 x 13,15 mm. Both versions also feature skeletonized movement, and it can be seen from open case back. Despite the complicated structure of the skeleton bridge, the dial is legible. Located at 6 o’clock, “Off/On” screen shows whether Sport Mode is active or not.
The RM 35-03 Automatic Rafael Nadal is finished with a rubber strap: a white rubber strap for blue case, a pale blue strap for white case.
