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20 April 2019, 11:52 AM | #1 |
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Richard Mille 35-02 Nadal review
I got into RM a few years ago with the 35-01. What attracted me to it was the light weight, durability, simplicity, and exotic materials. And I just thought it was damn cool
For those that haven't seen one in person, the watch has a ton of depth and pop. It is not captured in these photos. No issues with legibility as the skeletonized movement behind the hands is partially black DLC. The NTPT carbon case itself has depth and shimmers in the light like graphite pencil lead. The notches in the case surrounding the bezel screws are a new RM design language that has permeated to the 11-03 and really gives the watch more personality. Dare I say that I think the RMs without it look boring in comparison. The case itself is also extremely durable and far superior to any other makers version of carbon. It seems impervious to normal wear and damage that would destroy a metal case. On the wrist, I have never worn a more comfortable watch. At 50 grams you will forget that its there. Changing straps dramatically changes the look of the watch like a Panerai. I think its the perfect daily and my fav out of RMs current lineup. For the watch nerds Despite being a time only piece, there is a ton of eye candy when its on your wrist. You can see the gear train ticking, the balance wheel oscillating, the seconds hand constantly sweeping. Although the back is sapphire and you can see through the watch, when its actually on your wrist, you don't see much of your own skin behind it like the 55s. It just looks like the movement is floating. But the best is the rotor winding behind the movement, kind of like a peripheral rotor. I find myself flinging my wrist all to often to wind it. The odd looks from strangers may hurt your feelings. Your friends will sigh. From other watch nerds, maybe a nod. You can also estimate the power reserve by looking at how wound the double barrel hair springs are through the cut-outs of the gears. 35-01 vs 35-02 The 35-02 has an automatic movement, display case back, different movement, and slightly different case. At first glance they appear very similar, but upon closer inspection, the hands and case are different, one of the gears of the 35-01 is bronze while the 35-02 is silver. With regards to the movement and finishing, RM definitely stepped up their game from a few years ago. Even under a loupe, everything is flawless. Winding the 35-01 always felt a bit like a toy. The 35-02 is smooth and feels like a precision instrument. 35-01 49.94 x 42.00 x 14.05 mm 35-02 49.94 x 44.50 x 13.15 mm The 35-01 case is more narrow, thicker and less tapered The 35-02 a wider, thinner and warps around the wrist more |
20 April 2019, 11:59 AM | #2 |
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It is definetely the best RM by far. Almost impossible to buy with the retail price...
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20 April 2019, 04:59 PM | #3 |
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thanks for sharing. owing the RM035-01, I thought it is already the most comfortable watch ever, but it seems 02 is a step up from 01.
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21 April 2019, 02:12 AM | #4 |
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Nice review. Thanks for sharing
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25 April 2019, 02:44 AM | #5 |
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Personally, I still prefer the -01.......sold my -02s.
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25 April 2019, 04:40 AM | #6 |
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Best looking RM for sure! Very nice
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