Automatic Rafael Nadal IN Black Carbon
The RM 035-03 Automatic Rafael Nadal Black Carbon marks the fourth generation in the legendary collaborative lineage between Richard Mille and tennis icon Rafael Nadal. This groundbreaking edition introduces a revolutionary horological complication: the proprietary butterfly rotor, which grants the wearer direct mechanical command over the automatic winding efficiency. Encased in high-tech Black Carbon TPT with its signature organic damascene patterns, it delivers a ferocious, ultra-lightweight sports aesthetic unified with the vanguard of contemporary high watchmaking.
| Material | Black Carbon |
|---|---|
| Movement | Automatic |
| Case size | 43.15 mm x 49.95 mm |
| Dial | Skeleton |
| Strap | Black rubber strap |
| Condition | Pre-owned/Contact |
Carbon TPT Material Science & Advanced Ergonomics
The Black Carbon TPT case of the RM 035-03 provides superior structural hardness and extreme resistance to macro-impacts while maintaining a featherlight signature execution on the wrist. Measuring a bold 43.15 x 49.95 mm, the watch retains the Maison’s iconic curved tonneau profile, maximizing anatomical comfort for everyday and athletic wear. The alternating carbon layers create completely unique, individual grain aesthetics on each specific case housing, yielding a bespoke visual statement for the elite collector.
The Butterfly Rotor – Peak Kinetic Interaction
At the heart of this timepiece beats the advanced automatic Calibre RMAL2, fitted with a patented interactive “Butterfly Rotor” system actuated via a dedicated pusher at 7 o’clock. This complex featurephysically alters the geometry of the rotor weights, spreading them to neutralize winding inertia during high-intensity athletic motion, thereby protecting the caliber from structural stress. The multi-layered skeleton dial layout yields a compelling view into the intricate gearing alongside a automotive-inspired functional gear selector status indicator.
The Pure Convergence of Athletic Aggression and Mechanical Artistry
The architectural design of the RM 035-03 redefines how a user interacts with a mechanical watch complication on a daily basis. The premium black rubber strap flows seamlessly directly from the curved carbon body, ensuring maximum material compliance, durability, and supreme tactical comfort. This timepiece stands as an absolute destination item for discerning contemporary collectors seeking the pure apex of performance engineering and interactive horology.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Movement: Automatic mechanical movement (Calibre RMAL2) featuring an adjustable butterfly rotor
- Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, function selector indicator, sport-mode status indicator
- Case: Black Carbon TPT, 43.15 x 49.95 mm dimensions
- Dial Face: Skeleton
- Strap: Black rubber
- Status: Contact for availability
| Material | Black Carbon |
|---|---|
| Movement | Automatic |
| Case size | 43.15 mm x 49.95 mm |
| Dial | Skeleton |
| Strap | Black rubber strap |
| Condition | Pre-owned/Contact |