The RM 35-01 replica collection headline piece is here in its boldest guise: a Richard Mille RM 35-01 Rafael Nadal super clone cased in black NTPT carbon and finished with a bright yellow rubber strap. This is the manual-winding RM 35-01 (reference rm 35 01, often typed rm35-01), the sport tonneau Nadal wore on court, and this build chases the loudest colourway in the line.

Richard Mille RM 35-01 Rafael Nadal in NTPT carbon and yellow

This is the Richard Mille RM 35-01 Rafael Nadal replica, the 35-01 reference built around a skeletonised tonneau movement and a featherweight case. The black NTPT carbon shell carries the signature layered marbling, while the yellow rubber strap and red accents on the dial turn a stealthy watch into a statement one. Fans searching for a rafael nadal watch replica usually want exactly this contrast, and the Black Carbon Yellow Strap edition delivers it.

Why the yellow strap is the loudest RM 35-01

Where the carbon siblings play it dark, this 35-01 reads across a room. The yellow rubber is the full colour hit against the matte black NTPT carbon, and the red-tipped central seconds hand ties the palette together as it sweeps. If the black-strap and red-strap builds are the understated takes, this is the one that answers “look at the watch” before anyone asks. It is still a skeleton tonneau watch at heart, just dressed to be seen.

Black NTPT carbon case built for Nadal’s wrist

The case measures roughly 44.5 x 49.94 mm in that curved tonneau form, with a skeletonised grade-5 titanium baseplate and a red rubber-coated crown. NTPT carbon is why it wears like almost nothing on the wrist, making this one of the lightest mechanical watches you can strap on and a genuine lightweight carbon watch rather than a heavy steel copy. Sapphire crystal sits over the openworked dial, and water resistance is rated to 50 m.

Hand-wound RMUL3 behind the carbon skeleton

Unlike the automatic RM 35-02 and RM 35-03, the 35-01 is hand-wound: this super clone runs a manual clone Cal. RMUL3 beating at 28,800 vph, so it is a true manual winding skeleton. It shows hours, minutes and a central seconds hand with that red tip, a three-hand layout shared with the RM 055 and unlike the hours-and-minutes RM 67-02. Power reserve on the clone is 48 hours; the genuine RMUL3 is quoted near 55 hours, stated here for honest dual disclosure.

How this super clone compares across the RM 35-01 range

If you prefer the carbon case in a warmer accent, the RM 35-01 Black Carbon Red Strap super clone swaps yellow for red, while the RM 35-01 Black Carbon Black Strap super clone is the all-stealth option. Want the Nadal case with an automatic movement instead of this manual one? Step across to the RM 35-02 Nadal automatic super clone. For the full picture of factories and grades, read our best Richard Mille super clones guide, or browse the wider Richard Mille super clone catalogue.

Specifications

• Model: Richard Mille RM 35-01 Rafael Nadal
• Reference: RM 35-01
• Case: black NTPT carbon, tonneau, skeletonised grade-5 titanium baseplate, red rubber-coated crown
• Case size: ~44.5 x 49.94 mm
• Dial: skeletonised, red accents, central seconds with red tip
• Strap: yellow rubber
• Crystal: sapphire
• Movement: clone Cal. RMUL3, manual winding
• Power reserve: 48 hours (genuine RMUL3: ~55 hours)
• Water resistance: 50 m
• Functions: hours, minutes, central seconds
• Frequency: 28,800 vph

FAQ

How much does the RM 35-01 Black Carbon Yellow Strap super clone cost?

This RM 35-01 Black Carbon Yellow Strap super clone is priced at $879, which is among the cheapest Richard Mille entries for a full NTPT carbon case with a manual movement. That price buys the carbon shell, the yellow rubber strap and the clone Cal. RMUL3, so it is strong value for a Nadal tonneau rather than the lowest-grade build.

How can you spot a fake RM 35-01 Black Carbon Yellow Strap?

A weak fake RM 35-01 Black Carbon Yellow Strap gives itself away at the dial and case: look for flat, printed “carbon” instead of real layered NTPT marbling, a seconds hand with no crisp red tip, and a crown that lacks the red rubber coating. On this super clone the skeleton bridges are openworked, not a solid painted plate.

What’s the difference between the RM 35-01 Black Carbon Yellow Strap and the RM 35-02?

The RM 35-01 Black Carbon Yellow Strap is manual-wound with a central seconds hand, while the RM 35-02 is automatic, so the 35-02 adds a rotor and self-winding and the 35-01 keeps the purer hand-wind feel. Both are Nadal tonneaux, but this 35-01 is the lighter, more hands-on choice.

Is the RM 35-01 Black Carbon Yellow Strap automatic or manual?

The RM 35-01 Black Carbon Yellow Strap is manual winding, driven by the clone Cal. RMUL3 at 28,800 vph with a 48-hour power reserve. If you specifically want an automatic Nadal, that is the RM 35-02 and RM 35-03, not this hand-wound 35-01.