Richard Mille RM 035 Rafael Nadal Baby Nadal SERVICED 2024
Basic Info
Listing code : MR6DI4
Brand : Richard Mille
Model : RM 035
Reference number : RM035 AL ALMG
Dealer product code : MS8
Movement : Manual winding
Case material : Aluminum
Bracelet material : Rubber
Year of production : 2015 (Approximation)
Condition : Used (Very good)
Most Recent Servicing : May 16, 2024
Scope of delivery : Original box, no original papers
Gender : Men's watch/Unisex
Location : United Kingdom, London
Price : 139,500
Availability : Item is in stock
Caliber
Movement : Manual winding
Caliber/movement : RMUL1
Case
Case material : Aluminum
Case diameter : 39 x 48 mm
Crystal : Sapphire crystal
Dial : Black
Dial numerals : No numerals
Bracelet/strap
Bracelet material : Rubber
Bracelet color : Black
Lug width : 23 mm
Clasp : Double-fold clasp
Clasp material : Titanium
Buckle width : 18 mm
This watch has just been serviced by RM and near £7000 paid for the service in May 2024.
Launched in 2011, the RM 035 is the first Richard Mille Chronofiable certified timepiece, representing a new milestone in the quest for long-lasting performance under extreme conditions.
The Chronofiable test, developed at the beginning of the 1980s by the CCF SA, was devised to expose timepieces to an accelerated ageing test simulating the equivalent of 6 months’ effective wear in 21 days. This is achieved by the execution of a long series of tests such as the initial monitoring of the movement functions, an additional rate, the amplitude test taken at two temperature levels (0°C and 50°C), the monitoring of the power reserve and the winding velocity. Included in this artificial ageing cycle test are extensive linear and angular accelerations as well as some 20,000 shocks ranging from 250 to 5500 m/s 2 (9.81 m/s 2 = 1g). The last step is a final monitoring phase applying the same elements than during the initial monitoring. Conditions like these attest unequivocally to the ability of the RMUL1 caliber to withstand an array of extreme conditions without experiencing any effects on its performance.
CALIBRE RMUL1 - Skeletonised manual winding movement with hours, minutes and seconds.
The skeletonisation process of the RM 035 movement, which weighs in at a mere 4.3 grams, took one year to finalise, as there could be no compromise in the movement’s strength or ability to withstand shocks under the rigors of Chronofiable certification. This meant much attention was given to testing numerous versions of the skeletonised titanium baseplates before the final form of skeletonisation was chosen. The PVD treated titanium baseplate, with combined bridges and balance-cock of titanium Titalyt, insures excellent rigidity and accurate surface flatness. The caliber RMUL1, with 24 jewels and beating at 4Hz, has a free sprung balance with variable inertia.
Everything has been constructed according to an extremely rigorous specification, in the manner of the analytical engineering methods used in the design of Formula 1 racing cars where the chassis and the engine are developed in complete harmony. For example, a casing ring is no longer used and the movement is mounted on chassis mounting rubbers (ISO SW) fixed by 4 titanium screws. This shows the emphasise placed on no compromising regarding the high level of quality.
The RM 035 case is made of an extremely rugged and light alloy called alumagnesium. Made of aluminium,magnesium and copper alloy, it is frequently used to machine F1 pistons because of its extreme resistance to mechanical pressure and high temperatures. After a long and delicate machining phase, theses alloys are given a new electro-plasma oxidation treatment called Miarox. The resulting coating is a cristalline oxide ceramic with an exceptional resistance. The blackish color is due to light-resistant spinels that are chemically inert. This improves both the durability and scratch resistance of this alloy, as well as its wear and corrosion properties.
This treatment applied to alumagnesium is biocompatible and is used in aerospace, automotive industries and medical sector.
