This Richard Mille RM 35-01 Rafael Nadal super clone takes the hard-wearing Rafa tonneau and finishes it in white ceramic on a grey woven fabric strap, the brightest and most dress-leaning reading of the reference. The RM 35-01 (the manual-winding member of the family, not to be confused with the automatic RM 35-02 and RM 35-03) keeps the skeletonised architecture on full display, so this replica RM 35-01 pairs an everyday-wearable palette with a movement you can watch tick. The yellow “RM35-01 RAFA” plaque and the blue-tint crystal confirm the identity at a glance.

A dress-leaning RM 35-01 in white ceramic

Most of the RM 35-01 range leans sporty and dark; the white ceramic case flips that. Against the pale grey fabric it reads cleaner and brighter on the wrist, which is exactly the niche this rm35-01 fills for buyers who find black carbon too expected. The approximately 44.5 x 49.94 mm tonneau case keeps the unmistakable barrel silhouette and the exposed bezel screws, but the lighter shade makes the skeleton tonneau watch look like a dress piece first and a sports watch second. It is a genuinely distinct colourway within the Rafael Nadal line.

Manual-winding Cal. RMUL3 with a central seconds hand

This is a manual watch, and that matters. The clone Cal. RMUL3 is hand-wound and skeletonised, and it drives hours, minutes and a central seconds hand tipped in red — a true three-hand layout, the same configuration as the RM 055 and unlike the hours-and-minutes-only RM 67-02. You wind it, you set it, and the red-tipped seconds sweeps across the open bridges. The clone runs a 48-hour power reserve (genuine RMUL3: ~55 hours) at 28,800 vph, so this is a manual winding skeleton you keep topped up by hand rather than by wrist movement.

White ceramic case on a grey fabric strap

The case is white ceramic over a grade-5 titanium baseplate, which keeps this one of the lightest mechanical watches you can strap on without feeling top-heavy. White ceramic resists scratches and holds its colour far better than painted composites, and the marble-smooth finish is what separates the look from the carbon versions. The grey woven fabric strap is soft, breathable and understated, and the rubber-gripped crown and sapphire crystal with its blue chapter ring round out a lightweight carbon-era build in a calmer finish. The result is a ceramic skeleton watch that dresses up far more easily than its siblings.

Where the White Ceramic Grey Nylon sits in the range

Material and strap alone define character here. If you want the same white ceramic case in a cooler tone, the RM 35-01 White Ceramic Blue Strap super clone swaps the grey for navy, while the RM 35-01 White Ceramic Black Velcro super clone keeps the white case on a sportier dark band. Browse the full RM 35-01 replica collection to line the finishes up side by side, and the wider Richard Mille replica catalogue if you want to compare against other references.

RM 35-01 vs the RM 35-02 and value

The quickest comparison buyers make is rm 35-01 vs rm 35-02: this piece is manual-wound, while the RM 35-02 Nadal automatic super clone adds a self-winding rotor. For a Rafael Nadal watch replica this well finished, the price sits toward the sensible end of the Richard Mille super clone market, which is why the white ceramic build is good value rather than the cheapest shortcut. For the full ranking of finishes and factories, our best Richard Mille super clones guide puts this rm-35-01 in context.

Specifications

• Model: Richard Mille RM 35-01 Rafael Nadal
• Reference: RM 35-01
• Case: White ceramic over grade-5 titanium baseplate, tonneau
• Case size: approx. 44.5 x 49.94 mm
• Dial: Skeletonised, blue-tint crystal, central seconds with red tip
• Strap: Grey woven fabric
• 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)

FAQ

How much does the RM 35-01 White Ceramic Grey Nylon super clone cost?

This White Ceramic Grey Nylon RM 35-01 is priced in the mid range of the Richard Mille super clone market, below the carbon and sapphire builds, which makes it good value for a manual Rafael Nadal replica rather than the absolute cheapest option. Check the live product price for the current rate and for-sale availability.

Is the RM 35-01 White Ceramic Grey Nylon a manual or automatic watch?

The RM 35-01 White Ceramic Grey Nylon is manual-winding, powered by the hand-wound clone Cal. RMUL3 with hours, minutes and a red-tipped central seconds hand. Only the RM 35-02 and RM 35-03 are automatic, so this 35-01 needs winding by hand every day or two.

How can you spot a fake RM 35-01 White Ceramic Grey Nylon?

Judge a fake RM 35-01 by the dial text, the red seconds tip and the white ceramic grain rather than the strap. On this white ceramic Grey Nylon build the “RM35-01 RAFA” plaque, the blue chapter ring and the clean skeleton bridges should be sharp and correctly aligned, and the case should feel notably light.

What is the difference between the White Ceramic Grey Nylon and the blue-strap RM 35-01?

The difference is only the strap tone: the White Ceramic Grey Nylon wears softer and more neutral, while the blue-strap version brings a cooler, sportier accent on the same white ceramic case. Both share the identical manual Cal. RMUL3 movement and 44.5 x 49.94 mm tonneau case.