The Richard Mille RM 35-01 Rafael Nadal super clone in this listing wears the rarest dress in the family: a fully transparent sapphire crystal case. Where the carbon and ceramic editions hide their build behind opaque walls, this RM 35-01 replica frames a skeletonised black inner dial ring inside clear sapphire, so the whole tonneau reads like a mechanism floating on the wrist. Reference RM 35-01 is the manual-winding Nadal — not the automatic RM 35-02 — and it keeps the true hour, minute and central seconds layout, with the signature red-tipped seconds hand sweeping over the movement.

Stealth transparency through a sapphire case

This is the Sapphire Black Dial White Strap version, and its clear case strips away every visual barrier between the wearer and the calibre. At approximately 44.50 mm by 49.94 mm, the tonneau follows the same oversized proportions as the rest of the rm 35 01 family, yet transparent sapphire gives it a visual lightness that solid carbon or white ceramic cannot match. Light passes through from every direction, so the going train, barrel and bridges that are normally hidden become the main event rather than a concealed detail.

The manual RMUL3 movement on full display

Because this rm35-01 is hand-wound, there is no automatic rotor to block the view. You wind the red rubber-coated crown by hand and watch the clone Cal. RMUL3 work through the clear sapphire — a skeletonised grade-5 titanium baseplate carrying the balance wheel, going train and a single mainspring barrel. The movement drives hours, minutes and that central seconds hand with the red tip, running at 28,800 vph. Every exposed surface is finished to hold up under full visibility, since rough edges would be obvious inside a transparent shell.

A lightweight skeleton tonneau on the wrist

Rafael Nadal wore the original on court because it is one of the lightest mechanical watches ever built, and this manual-winding skeleton keeps that brief. The skeleton tonneau watch shape sits large but weighs little, and the white rubber strap with folding clasp keeps it planted during movement. For a Rafa fan who wants the look without the six-figure outlay, this transparent RM 35-01 replica delivers the recognisable silhouette and the red-accented seconds in one lightweight package.

How this sapphire RM 35-01 compares

Set it beside the RM 35-01 Sapphire Tiffany Blue super clone and you get the same clear-case trick in a brighter palette, while the RM 35-01 Black Carbon Black Strap super clone trades transparency for opaque stealth mass. If you prefer a self-winding Nadal, the RM 35-02 Nadal automatic super clone adds an automatic calibre but loses this hand-wound theatre — the core rm 35-01 vs rm 35-02 choice is manual versus automatic. Our best Richard Mille super clones guide explains where the sapphire piece ranks.

Price, value and buying this RM 35-01

At $879 this Richard Mille Nadal replica is priced for everyday wear rather than vault storage, which makes it one of the more sensible entry points into the Richard Mille super clone world. Browse the full RM 35-01 replica collection to compare straps and dials, or step up to the wider Richard Mille replica catalogue if another reference catches your eye. For a transparent 35-01 that is both a talking point and a daily-wearable Rafael Nadal watch replica, this one is hard to beat for the price.

Specifications

• Model: Richard Mille RM 35-01 Rafael Nadal
• Reference: RM 35-01
• Case: tonneau, transparent sapphire crystal
• Case size: approximately 44.50 x 49.94 mm
• Dial: skeletonised with black inner ring, red-tipped central seconds
• Strap: white 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

Frequently asked questions

How much does the RM 35-01 Sapphire Black Dial super clone cost?

This RM 35-01 Sapphire Black Dial super clone is priced at $879, which buys the transparent sapphire case, the clone Cal. RMUL3 manual movement and the white rubber strap. That makes it strong value against the opaque carbon and ceramic editions in the same collection.

How can you spot a fake RM 35-01 Sapphire Black Dial Nadal?

The quickest tell on a poor fake RM 35-01 Sapphire Black Dial is a seconds hand that does not run from the centre or a crown that is not red rubber-coated. A faithful super clone keeps the central red-tipped seconds, the skeletonised black inner ring and the grade-5 titanium baseplate visible through the sapphire.

What’s the difference between the RM 35-01 Sapphire Black Dial and the RM 35-02 Nadal?

The RM 35-01 Sapphire Black Dial is manual winding, while the RM 35-02 Nadal is automatic. Both are three-hand Nadal tonneaus with central seconds, but this 35-01 asks you to hand-wind the crown, which is what keeps the movement view clear of a rotor.

Is the RM 35-01 Sapphire Black Dial automatic or manual winding?

The RM 35-01 Sapphire Black Dial is manual winding, driven by the clone Cal. RMUL3 with a 48-hour power reserve (the genuine RMUL3 holds about 55 hours). Only the RM 35-02 and RM 35-03 in the Nadal line are automatic.