[Watch Home Watch Tasting] 2019 is destined to be an extraordinary year for Nadal. In the just-concluded Laver Cup, he once again won the championship trophy. On the playing field, he wore a Richard Mille watch. In fact, Richard Mille also made a timepiece specifically for Nadal

[Watch Home Watch Appreciation] 2019 is destined to be an extraordinary year for Nadal. In the just-concluded Laver Cup, he once again won the championship trophy. On the playing field, he wore a Richard Mille watch. In fact, Richard Mille also made a timepiece specifically for Nadal and named it after him. (Model: RM 35-02 RAFAEL NADAL)

Since 2010, Richard Mille has maintained a good relationship with Nadal and witnessed his countless moments of glory. In fact, there are not many sports watches that can meet the strict requirements of speed and impact resistance like tennis. It must be able to withstand huge impacts and be light enough. To this end, Richard Mille has made many attempts, and it must be said that playing with materials is their strength.

Richard Mill RM 35-02 RAFAEL NADAL watch

This RM 35-02 RAFAEL NADAL watch is based on the daily model, with diamond elements added. The style of this watch is even more flamboyant. When we saw it in person, we couldn’t help but say that it was indeed “too cool”! The case is studded with diamonds and is made of pure red TPT material. It is light and textured enough.

The barrel-shaped red case is inlaid with diamonds

Hollow dial design

In order to present smoother case lines, the watchmaker adopted the Titalyt treatment method and used a carbon TPT integrated bottom plate.

models can be seen on the side

Their striking cases display a very regular Damascus visual pattern, as they are composed of multiple layers of parallel filaments obtained by dividing carbon fiber or silicon wires, This is also one of Richard Mille's unique patents.

You can see clearly from the side of the case that

is guaranteed by two O-rings. The shell is assembled from 20 grade 5 titanium spline screws and 316L stainless steel wear-resistant washers

The layers, which have a maximum thickness of 45 microns, are first impregnated with resin and then woven on a special machine that Change the direction of the 45 micron fibers from layer to layer. These index materials are heated under pressure to 120 degrees Celsius before being processed on machines.

Crown details real shot

case back movement details real shot (watch number has been post-processed)

RM 35-02 RAFAEL NADAL watch has a waterproof depth of 50 meters and a power reserve of 55 hours. The skeleton movement structure adopts an automatic winding movement and has the display function of hours, minutes and seconds. Not only that, due to the particularity of its material and structure, this RM 35-02 RAFAEL NADAL watch can withstand accelerations of up to 5000 g/s.

Nylon material strap details real shot

In order to meet the requirements of the watch in sports or non-sports environments, it is possible to effectively adjust the rewinding of the main spring to adapt to the wearer's activity level. Richard Mille has made a lot of adjustments to the movement and structure, but for us ordinary people, its appearance is cool enough, stylish, and comfortable enough to wear, which is enough for us to choose it.

Summary: This watch is available at the Yintai boutique in Beijing, and the domestic price is RMB 1,599,000. If you like it to be flamboyant enough, or if you want to get the "same style" as Nadal, it is a good choice. (Watch Home Picture/Text Mo Yang)