Red Quartz Nadal RM 35-02 Automatic Winding
Style: Men
Grade: Super Clone
Movement: Custom RMAL1 Integrated Clone Movement（VS Real: 4.3g Calibre RMAL1 Automatic)
Function: Basic three-hand display, Variable-Geometry Rotor
Length (lug-to-lug): 49.94 mm
Case width (excluding crown): 44.50 mm
Thickness: 14.3 mm（VS Real: 13.15 mm）
Weight: 58 g ( VS Real: 50 g ) (includes Rubber Strap)
Dial: layered "peninsula-style" skeleton, Grade 2 Titanium Black PVD finish (real: Grade 5 Titanium)
Bezel: Red quartz fiber (VS Real: Red quartz fiber )
Side: Red quartz fiber (VS Real: Red quartz fiber )
Case back: Red quartz fiber (VS Real: Red quartz fiber)
crown: Carbon fiber
Dial shape: Tonneau
Strap: Sulphur-Cured Red Rubber
Clasp: Double Folding Deployant Grade 2 Titanium
Power Reserve: 40 - 48 H （VS Real: 50-55 H)
Water Resistance: 20 m （VS Real: 50 m)
Material: Red quartz fiber Case, Grade 2 Titanium (Screws & Clasp )
Luminous: Luminous pointer
Box: Original papers, Original box, Original parts, Warranty, Limited edition
Description
Richard Mille Super Clone Red Quartz Nadal RM 35-02 Automatic Winding Replica Watch John Studio custom edition.
Red Quartz Nadal RM 35-02
Throughout the lifecycle of the "Baby Nadal" series, the RM 35-02 marks the first time the newly developed Quartz TPT® (red quartz fiber) material has been fully utilized for the watch case. This strikingly bold, bright red hue is not merely a fleeting trend; rather, it serves as a profound historical and cultural tribute to the "King of Clay"—Nadal—whose absolute dominance is defined by the red clay courts of Roland-Garros. This fiery red shade stands as a tangible embodiment of those iconic clay courts.
Prior to 2016, all watches in the "Baby Nadal" collection were manually wound mechanical timepieces. During this period, many Richard Mille clients strongly requested an "automatic" Nadal model suitable for daily wear—one that did not require manual winding every day. Consequently, the RM 35-02 was officially unveiled in May 2016, just before the start of the French Open (Roland Garros). Like the RM 35-01, the RM 35-02 belongs to the Baby Nadal collection; it does not feature a tourbillon but instead utilizes an automatic winding mechanism. The RM 35-02 comes in two base versions—Carbon TPT and Red Quartz TPT—alongside special high-jewelry set editions.
The RM 35-02 differs from its predecessor, the RM 35-01, in the following ways
1. The RM 35-01 is powered by the manual-winding RMUL3 caliber, requiring the wearer to manually wind the crown to build up power. In contrast, the RM 35-02 features the automatic RMAL1 caliber, equipped with a variable-geometry rotor that automatically generates energy through the movement of the wearer's wrist.
2. The RM 35-01 features a solid Carbon NTPT caseback, concealing the movement from view. The RM 35-02, however, boasts a sapphire crystal caseback—making it the first model in the "Baby Nadal" collection to offer an exhibition back—which allows for a clear view of the skeletonized movement and rotor.
3. The RM 35-01 case measures 49.94 x 42.00 x 14.05 mm. The RM 35-02 case is wider and thicker, with lines that appear more angular and robust, measuring 49.94 x 44.50 x 13.15 mm. Despite the addition of an automatic winding system, the watch is actually nearly 1 mm thinner; furthermore, the wider case and more streamlined curvature ensure a better fit on the wrist.
Craftsmanship: Genuine vs Super-Clone
Genuine Product
Its bezel, case back, and caseband are entirely crafted from red quartz fiber—a material created by layering hundreds of silica sheets (each no thicker than 45 microns) with red resin. Machining these layers on a 5-axis CNC machine reveals a unique, signature "mille-feuille" pattern—a natural, wood-like aesthetic featuring random striations of red and white—while also ensuring high heat and impact resistance.
The movement's baseplate and bridges feature a distinctive "peninsula-style" skeletonized design; crafted from Grade 5 titanium and finished with a black PVD coating, the structure offers exceptional rigidity.
This Top Replica
The manufacturer employs custom machinery to press alternating layers of thin silica and a specialized red resin—stacked randomly at 45-degree angles—before shaping the material using 5-axis CNC machining. This process successfully replicates the authentic model's continuous red-and-white "layered" satin texture visible from both the front and sides. The ratio of red to white lines closely mirrors the genuine article (predominantly red with accents of white), and the white lines exhibit a translucent, jade-like quality under light, making it extremely difficult to distinguish from the original with the naked eye. Inside the solid red quartz case, the internal structure is 100% faithful to the genuine version; metal threaded sleeves are embedded to ensure structural rigidity, allowing for repeated disassembly without the risk of stripping the threads.
This custom RMAL1 integrated replica movement perfectly reproduces the unique, tiered "peninsula-style" skeletonized structure of the RM 35-02. It features a fully functional gear train and authentic skeletonization; when the crown is manually wound, the transmission gears and the barrel—located at the upper-left and center of the dial—rotate and contract in visual synchronization. Although the replica's automatic rotor is crafted from Grade 2 titanium, the main wing, the white-gold-colored outer weight, and the micro-adjustment screws at the joints are all deconstructed and assembled according to the original proportions. The damping feel of the rotor's rotation and the subtle sound of the bearings have been refined through noise reduction and weight balancing, avoiding the cheap, hollow rattling often found in low-end fakes. The only limitation is that, while the original watch features a "variable-geometry rotor" with adjustable vanes to tune winding efficiency, the rotor on this top-tier RM 35-02 replica achieves only a 1:1 visual match. As this is a replica of the RMAL1 movement rather than the genuine article, it lacks that aerospace-grade mechanical adjustment function—a feature currently unattainable due to technical and cost constraints.
John Studio has further refined the movement's details, applying a brushed finish and chamfering to the edges and shock-absorption components to minimize visible imperfections when viewed through the case back. Both the front and back of the watch feature ultra-hard sapphire crystal with a blue-violet anti-reflective coating; under specific lighting angles, the crystal emits a subtle deep-blue sheen, significantly enhancing the dial's mechanical transparency and sense of profound depth.
Low-end Replica
Due to the extreme technical difficulty involved in crafting the Red Quartz Nadal RM 35-02, low-end replicas suffer from flaws that make them "obviously fake" at a glance. The bezel, case band, and case back typically utilize ordinary red resin. In contrast, the red-and-white wood-like grain on "super clone" versions is achieved through layered machining, resulting in a natural, irregular pattern; low-end replicas, however, feature fixed patterns simply stamped from a mold. The side case band completely lacks the fine, hair-like red-and-white gradient lines—resembling a "thousand-layer pastry"—that characterize the layered quartz fiber construction. Because their base movements are small and lack a skeletonized design, a wafer-thin, low-quality metal sheet—known as a "fake bridge"—is placed over the movement. This bridge is adorned with faux ruby bearings, gears, and steel framework elements, none of which actually move.
Water Resistance
This top replica watch features waterproof seals embedded in the gaps between the bezel, the case middle, and the case back. The assembly is then secured vertically by applying high, uniform torque to twelve titanium spline screws, utilizing the compression and deformation of the rubber gaskets to hermetically seal the case. The crown is a critical component; subject to frequent use, it is prone to wear. While the genuine timepiece employs a torque-limiting crown and a sophisticated, patented diving-grade sealing system, cost constraints limit this replica to a traditional push-pull crown structure, relying solely on a rubber gasket within the crown tube for the seal. Although its water resistance (rated at 20 meters) surpasses that of the RM 11 "super replica" series, it is suitable only for incidental water exposure in daily life, such as hand-washing, sweating, or light rain. It is worth noting that even genuine models—nominally rated for 50 meters of water resistance—are effectively limited to everyday exposure; activities such as swimming, diving, surfing, or showering still carry significant risk. This is primarily due to the complex "sandwich" construction, tonneau-shaped case, and signature pentalobe screw design characteristic of RM watches.
Compatibility with Genuine Parts
John Studio emphasizes "part interchangeability." Key elements—such as the curvature of the case, the rubber rings on the strap, the soft natural latex strap itself, and the dimensions of the titanium folding clasp—are fully interchangeable with genuine, authentic parts. This is one of the primary features that distinguishes our studio's products from other versions on the market.
Manufacturer: John Studio Levels Up
Product code: Red Quartz Nadal RM 35-02
Material provider: Swiss
Assembly Origin: China
Production Date: December 2025
