The present watch is the RM 35-03 Automatic Rafael Nadal rendered in a striking Salmon Quartz TPT and Carbon TPT case, channeling the collection\u2019s \u201cBaby Nadal\u201d ethos with vivid presence and cutting\u2011edge mechanics. The curved tonneau case showcases the characteristic layered striations of Quartz\/Carbon TPT, sapphire crystals front and back, and 50 m water resistance.<\/p>\n
At its heart is the skeletonised automatic calibre RMAL2, distinguished by Richard Mille\u2019s patented butterfly rotor. With a press of the pusher at 7 o\u2019clock (Sport Mode), the twin rotor weights deploy 180\u00b0 to neutralise winding and prevent over\u2011rotation during activity; press again to reactivate winding for everyday wear. An ON\/OFF indicator at 6 o\u2019clock shows rotor status. A function selector at 2 o\u2019clock toggles W (winding), N (neutral), and H (hand\u2011setting), displayed on the dial. The movement beats at 4 Hz (28,800 vph), offers approximately 55 hours of power reserve, and features a free\u2011sprung balance with variable inertia, double barrels for torque stability, and grade 5 titanium baseplate and bridges finished with PVD\/electro\u2011plasma treatments.<\/p>\n
The openworked dial architecture frames slanted 3\u20116\u20119\u201112 numerals on a micro\u2011blasted titanium flange, luminous hands and markers, and the bold technical aesthetic emblematic of the Nadal series. Case assembly uses grade 5 titanium spline screws for long\u2011term integrity.<\/p>\n
Equal parts ultra\u2011light performance instrument and statement piece, the Salmon Quartz TPT RM 35\u201103 distills the brand\u2019s \u201cracing machine on the wrist\u201d philosophy: user\u2011controlled winding via the butterfly rotor, resilient advanced composites, and a vivid colorway that underscores the watch\u2019s kinetic character.<\/p>\n
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Richard Mille – Bio<\/strong><\/p>\n Richard Mille (born 13 February 1951, in France) started work at Finhor, a local watchmaking company in 1974. The company was bought by Matra in 1981 and Richard Mille rose to manage Matra\u2019s watchmaking business, which then included the brands Yema and Cupillard Ri\u00e8me. Matra\u2019s watchmaking activities were sold to Seiko, who Mille left in 1992 to start a watchmaking business for jewellery firm Mauboussin. In 1999 he founded the company Richard Mille SA in collaboration with Audemars Piguet. Its first product, the RM001 went on sale in 2001<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\n