RM35-03 Rafael Nadal Automatic White Carbon

Description of the Watch

The Richard Mille RM 35‑03 Rafael Nadal Automatic White Carbon stands at the forefront of luxury sports watches, combining cutting-edge material innovation with haute horlogerie suited for both men and women. This high-performance automatic timepiece houses a bold Quartz TPT® and Carbon TPT® case and features the breathtaking butterfly rotor a patented system enhancing winding efficiency and athletic resilience.

Overview

Part of the esteemed RM 035 “baby Nadal” series, this model introduces a revolutionary automatic winding mechanism. Limited production and arduous wait lists reaffirm its status as a true prestige timepiece. Designed to endure the intensity of elite competition, it invites the wearer to take an active role in the watch’s winding behavior, with a clean, skeletonized aesthetic announcing Richard Mille’s signature style.

Design and Craftsmanship

Its tonneau-shaped case a fusion of white Quartz TPT® with Carbon TPT®—features layered composite cutouts inspired by the RM 27-04 Tourbillon Nadal and echoing Rafa’s Spanish tennis court heritage. At 43.15 × 49.95 × 13.15 mm, it’s bold yet ergonomic, with grade‑5 titanium and carbon fiber anchored by distinctive screws. The skeleton dial reveals the movement beneath, with lumed numerals (3, 6, 9, 12) and a winding-mode indicator at 6 o’clock.

Movement and Performance

Driving the RM 35‑03 is the in-house Caliber RMAL2 automatic—a skeletonized movement beating at 4 Hz with approximately a 55-hour power reserve. The core novelty lies in the patented butterfly rotor: titanium double weights that can be set flush (sport mode) to prevent overwinding during high-impact activities, or spread for optimized winding during everyday wear. A function selector (W/N/H) ensures the crown serves time-setting and winding without effort.

Features and Complications

This Swiss skeleton watch features central hours, minutes, and seconds, with no additional complications emphasizing athletic utility. Water-resistant to 50 m, the case and movement are finely tuned for reactive performance. The skeleton dial displays winding mode and crowns elegantly blend into the case, enhancing aerodynamics for active users. 

Specifications

Case

• Material: White Quartz TPT® & Carbon TPT® composite

• Dimensions: 43.15 × 49.95 mm; Thickness: 13.15 mm

• Finish: Layered TPT texture; anti-glare sapphire; 12‑to‑20 spline titanium screws

• Water Resistance: 5 ATM (50 m)

Dial

• Type: Skeleton

• Markers/Hands: Lumed Arabic numerals, bold baton hands

• Distinctive Elements: Sport-mode indicator at 6 o’clock, open-worked bridges

• Reflects the carbon architecture inspired by RM 27-04

Bracelet/Strap

• Material: White or turquoise rubber strap

• Clasp: Folding clasp with titanium deployment

• Adjustability: Ergonomic comfort, race-style vents

Movement

• Caliber: RMAL2 automatic

• Frequency: 4 Hz (28,800 vph)

• Power Reserve: 55 hours (±10 %) 

• Mechanism: Skeletonized baseplate & bridges, butterfly rotor, function selector

• Jewels: Approx. 38