Built around BBR Factory’s interpretation of the RM 35-01 Rafael Nadal reference, this Richard Mille RM 35-01 super clone brings the classic dark-on-dark formula to the tonneau sport platform in black NTPT carbon. The black rubber strap paired with the skeletonised carbon case creates a unified silhouette where texture does the work that colour handles on brighter variants. At approximately 49.94 x 44.50 mm, the tonneau case sits squarely within standard RM 35-01 dimensions, and the rubber strap conforms to the wrist shape without the rigidity of a bracelet. Richard Mille built the RM 35-01 (also typed rm35-01, rm 35 01 or simply 35-01) around Rafael Nadal, who wore it on court, and the all-black configuration hides the kind of surface marks that lighter straps would reveal.

The All-Black Stealth Carbon Execution

What sets this all-black 35-01 apart from its siblings is the marbled NTPT carbon grain: hundreds of layers of carbon fibre compressed and sliced so no two cases share the same swirling pattern. Against the matte black rubber and the red rubber-coated crown, the only colour on the watch is the red tip of the central seconds hand sweeping across the skeletonised dial. This is a lightweight carbon tonneau in the truest sense, since the grade-5 titanium baseplate keeps the whole piece feather-light on the wrist, making it one of the lightest mechanical watches you can strap on for sport.

Manual Cal. RMUL3 With a Central Seconds Hand

The movement behind the open-worked dial is a hand-wound clone Cal. RMUL3, so this 35-01 is manual winding rather than automatic, which is the key difference from the RM 35-02 and 35-03. Because it is a three-hand watch it shows hours, minutes and a central seconds hand with a red lacquered tip, unlike the hours-and-minutes-only RM 67-02. You wind it through the red crown each morning; the clone carries a 48-hour power reserve (genuine RMUL3: roughly 55 hours) and beats at 28,800 vph. BBR Factory applied both brushed and polished finishing to the bridges and skeletonised baseplate so the manual-winding skeleton mechanism reads cleanly through the apertures.

Case, Strap and On-Court Wearability

BBR Factory structured the black rubber strap with internal reinforcement channels that prevent twisting while keeping enough flex to sit flat against curved wrist surfaces, and the folding clasp integrates a micro-adjustment mechanism for a precise fit. The tonneau case measures about 44.50 x 49.94 mm under a sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating and offers 50 m of water resistance, enough for rain and sweat but not for diving. Daily wearers will appreciate that black rubber ages gracefully without showing scuffs or discolouration, which is why this configuration is the default pick for anyone who wants the Rafael Nadal watch experience without a colour statement.

How the Black Carbon RM 35-01 Compares

Among the black-strapped options in our replica RM 35-01 Nadal range, this BBR version distinguishes itself through case finishing and the restraint of its all-black palette. If you want a flash of colour, the RM 35-01 Black Carbon Red Strap super clone keeps the same carbon case with a red band, while the RM 35-01 Black Carbon Yellow Strap super clone turns up the contrast. Shoppers who prefer self-winding should look at the RM 35-02 Nadal automatic super clone instead, since this 35-01 is hand-wound. For the full line-up browse the Richard Mille super clone catalogue, and read our best Richard Mille super clones guide to see where the Nadal tonneau ranks.

Specifications

• Model: Richard Mille RM 35-01 Rafael Nadal
• Reference: RM 35-01 (rm35-01 / 35-01)
• Case: skeletonised tonneau, black NTPT carbon, grade-5 titanium baseplate
• Case size: approximately 44.50 x 49.94 mm
• Dial: skeletonised, red accents, central seconds with red tip
• Strap: black rubber with red rubber-coated crown and folding clasp
• Crystal: sapphire with anti-reflective coating
• Movement: clone Cal. RMUL3, manual winding, skeletonised
• Power reserve: 48 hours (genuine RMUL3: ~55 hours)
• Water resistance: 50 m
• Functions: hours, minutes, central seconds
• Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the all-black RM 35-01 Black Carbon super clone cost?

This all-black RM 35-01 Black Carbon Black Strap super clone is priced at $879, which makes it one of the more accessible ways into a Rafael Nadal tonneau and strong value for a skeletonised NTPT carbon build with a manual Cal. RMUL3. Compared with the cost of a genuine RM 35-01, it covers the look, weight and layout for a fraction of the outlay.

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

Check that the central seconds hand has a red lacquered tip and sweeps from the centre, because a genuine RM 35-01 is manual with a running seconds hand, so a dial missing it or one described as automatic is the tell. Then look at the marbled NTPT grain, which is unique to each case, and the red rubber-coated crown against the black composite caseband.

Is the Black Carbon Black Strap RM 35-01 different from the RM 35-02 Nadal?

Yes, the Black Carbon Black Strap RM 35-01 is manual winding on clone Cal. RMUL3, while the RM 35-02 Nadal is automatic, which is the main mechanical difference between the two Rafa tonneaus. Both share the ~44.5 x 49.94 mm skeleton case, so the choice comes down to hand-wound versus self-winding.

Does the black carbon RM 35-01 have a seconds hand?

Yes, the black carbon RM 35-01 is a three-hand watch with hours, minutes and a central seconds hand tipped in red, unlike the RM 67-02 which shows only hours and minutes. The running seconds confirms the hand-wound RMUL3 calibre is alive at a glance.