The RM 35-03 Automatic Rafael Nadal, the fourth watch in the RM 035 Collection, inaugurates a new winding mechanism christened the ‘butterfly rotor’. This patented invention hands direct control over the automatic movement’s winding to the wearer. It’s a brand new way to stay in touch with your watch under all circumstances.

Manufacturing these components in grade 5 titanium with black PVD and electroplasma treatments confers great rigidity on the entire assembly, as well as precise surface flatness, essential for perfect functioning of the gear train.

The butterfly rotor is made up of two weights in grade 5 titanium and metal. In their initial position, the weights cause a radial displacement of the center of gravity, generating the necessary torque to wind the barrel. With a simple pressure on the pusher at 7 o’clock (SPORT MODE), a gear train dedicated to the rotor deploys the two weights at 180°. The center of gravity is then brought back to the center, bringing the rotor into balance, canceling its winding power and thus any excessive winding of the calibre.

Highlights

Gender	Men
Brand	Richard Mille
Model No.	RM 35-03
Movement	Automatic, winding
Calibre	RMAL2 - Skeletonised automatic-winding movement with hours, minutes, seconds, patented butterfly rotor, sport mode and function selector.
Power Reserve	Around 55 hours (± 10%).
Case	Blue Quartz TPT® with a caseband in white Quartz TPT® or white Quartz TPT®.
Case Diameter	43.15 x 49.95 mm
Case Material	Carbon TPT® and Quartz TPT® are exclusive materials with a unique appearance. Their remarkable surface displays elegant striations, as they are composed of multiple layers of parallel filaments obtained by dividing carbon fibres or silica threads.
Dial	Skeleton dial. Transparent.
Water Resistance	5 bar (~50 m)
Bracelets Material	Rubber
Rotor specifications	Arm in grade 5 titanium Metal weight segment Ceramic ball bearings Unidirectional; anti-clockwise winding direction
Movement dimensions	31.25 x 29.45 mm
Thickness	5.92 mm
Jewels	38
Barrel arbour	in AP 20 steel
Balance	Glucydur®, 2 arms and 4 setting weights, moment of inertia 4.8 mg•cm2, angle of lift 53°
Frequency	28,800 vph (4 Hz)
Balance spring	elinvar
Shock protection	INCABLOC 908.22.211.100 (transparent)
Functions	Hours, minutes, seconds, and adjustable “Butterfly” rotor
Condition	Brand New In Box (BNIB)
What's Inside Box:	1x Richard Mille Automatic Butterfly 43 - RM 35-03 Blue Carbon White Strap 1x Official Richard Mille 1x Watch Box