KV Factory pairs a black NTPT carbon tonneau case with Rafael Nadal’s signature red rubber strap on this Richard Mille RM 35-01 super clone, creating one of the boldest colour combinations in the RM 35-01 range. The case measures approximately 44.5 mm by 49.94 mm and uses the same NTPT-style carbon construction found across the collection, but the red strap and red rubber-coated crown inject a motorsport energy that the neutral black and white versions do not carry. Red has run through Richard Mille’s catalogue on crown gaskets, hands and limited dials for years, and using it for the full strap turns that racing heritage into the primary design element of this replica RM 35-01, a piece often searched as rm35-01 or simply 35-01.

Rafael Nadal’s Red Signature on a Carbon Tonneau

This is the Rafael Nadal RM 35-01, the model built around the colours Rafa wore on court, and the red rubber strap plus matching red crown is the detail that separates it from the quieter black and white siblings. The skeletonised tonneau silhouette curves to the wrist the way every RM 35-01 does, so the watch reads as lightweight and sporty before you ever notice the strap. For buyers who want the Nadal story told in one glance, the saturated red against black carbon is the clearest version of it in the whole line.

The Manual RMUL3 Clone Movement

This RM 35-01 is the manual-winding Nadal, not one of the automatics. Under the skeletonised dial sits a clone Cal. RMUL3 that you hand-wind, and unlike the seconds-free RM 67-02 it runs three hands: hours, minutes and a central seconds hand tipped in red. The clone carries a 48-hour power reserve, where the genuine RMUL3 is rated around 55 hours, and it beats at 28,800 vph. If you want the self-winding version instead, that is the RM 35-02 Nadal automatic super clone; this 35-01 keeps the purer manual-wind skeleton feel.

Black NTPT Carbon Build and Red Rubber

The case material here is black NTPT carbon layered over a skeletonised grade-5 titanium baseplate, giving the RM 35-01 the lightweight feel the line is known for. The bezel shows the layered carbon grain, the crystal is sapphire with anti-reflective coating, and water resistance is rated to 50 m. The red rubber compound of the strap keeps the same flexibility and UV resistance as the standard black version while delivering a visual punch that reads immediately from across a room, and the red rubber-coated crown ties the whole Rafa theme together. The contrast between dark carbon and saturated red works in both daylight and artificial lighting conditions.

What Collectors Notice

Strap colour choice on an RM often signals the owner’s personality more than any case modification. The red option here attracts collectors who view their watch as an extension of personal style rather than just a time-telling instrument. The skeletonised dial still exposes the full manual-wound movement, and the tonneau case keeps its ergonomic curve. Both this and the darker variants fit within the RM 35-01 replica collection, but they project entirely different attitudes.

How the Red Strap Compares in the RM 35-01 Range

Against the RM 35-01 Black Carbon Black Strap super clone, which keeps everything monochrome, this red build leans performance-luxury, while the RM 35-01 Black Carbon Yellow Strap super clone swaps in a brighter, more athletic accent. If you are weighing a Richard Mille super clone purely on colour, browse the full Richard Mille replica catalogue or read our best Richard Mille super clones guide. This replica RM 35-01 stays an accessible entry into the coloured-strap, lightweight carbon watch segment of the Nadal collection for anyone who wants visibility without a fully jewelled case.

Specifications

• Model: Richard Mille RM 35-01 Rafael Nadal
• Reference: RM 35-01
• Case: black NTPT carbon over a skeletonised grade-5 titanium baseplate, red rubber-coated crown
• Case size: approx. 44.5 x 49.94 mm tonneau
• Dial: skeletonised with red accents, central seconds hand (red tip)
• Strap: red rubber with 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 RM 35-01 Black Carbon Red Strap super clone cost?

This RM 35-01 Black Carbon Red Strap super clone is priced at $879. That buys the black NTPT carbon case, the red rubber strap and crown, and the manual clone Cal. RMUL3, making it one of the more accessible Rafael Nadal replica options for sale.

How can you spot a fake RM 35-01 Black Carbon Red Strap next to the genuine Nadal?

Check the movement and the seconds hand first: the genuine RM 35-01 runs a hand-finished manual RMUL3 with a central red-tipped seconds hand and a roughly 55-hour reserve, while this super clone recreates the look with a 48-hour clone calibre. The carbon grain, red crown and strap texture match the original closely by photo.

What is the difference between the RM 35-01 Black Carbon Red Strap and the RM 35-02?

The RM 35-01 Black Carbon Red Strap is manual-winding, while the RM 35-02 Nadal is automatic. Both are skeleton tonneau watches, but the 35-01 keeps the hand-wound feel and the 35-02 adds a self-winding rotor.

Does the RM 35-01 Black Carbon Red Strap have a seconds hand?

Yes, the RM 35-01 Black Carbon Red Strap shows hours, minutes and a central seconds hand with a red tip, driven by the manual clone Cal. RMUL3 at 28,800 vph. Unlike the RM 67-02, it is a three-hand watch.