Thickness on a caliper
On the RM 35-01 the case sits on a caliper in frame, because profile is what a thin reference is judged on.
Factory reference photograph
RM35-01 Nadal
RM 35-01
Simpler dial than the 35-02, easier entry into the Nadal shape.
- 1 build tracked
- 1 maker
- 1 build class
- From $2,988 list
What is the RM 35-01?
The RM 35-01 (RM35-01 Nadal) is a skeleton automatic built by 1 maker we track - ZF - across 1 build class. Case materials seen: Carbon, titanium. List prices run $2,988 to $8,900 depending on build class, with the 10% launch card applied. Every watch is photographed on a caliper before dispatch, and ships from China in 5-10 days after you approve the photographs.
Checked on 15 October 2026 against our sourcing records for the RM 35-01.
Overview
What matters most on the RM 35-01?
The RM 35-01 is the simpler Nadal shape and the easiest of the family to get right, so it is often the first Richard Mille someone orders. The trade-off is that the finishing on the movement is plainer, so most of the money sits in the case and the dial.
Availability of the RM 35-01 moves week to week, so we confirm the build against a source before quoting. If the maker we planned to use is out of stock on the RM35-01 Nadal, we tell you rather than swapping in a different build without telling you.
| Maker | Build class | Configurations seen | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZF | Shenzhen Vaucher class | Carbon, titanium | $2,988 list |
What specification can we stand behind?
Checked on 15 October 2026 against the records for the RM 35-01.
Only what we have verified or will verify on your own watch. Anything we cannot check on the RM 35-01 is left off the page rather than filled in.
| Reference | RM35-01 Nadal |
| Movement family | Skeleton automatic |
| Balance | Free-sprung, timing weights on the balance, no regulator arm |
| Case materials seen | Carbon, titanium |
| Build classes available | Shenzhen Vaucher class |
| Case profile | Measured on a caliper and photographed in every QC set; the reading is in your thread before dispatch |
| Dispatch | Ships from China after you approve the photographs; $60 flat, inside the quote |
| Price | List $2,988 to $8,900 depending on build class, with the 10% launch card applied to the class you choose. Exact figure confirmed per watch before payment. |
What photographs come in every QC set?
Sent to you before payment and before dispatch, on your RM 35-01 — the same four frames every time, so two builds can be compared on the same evidence.
Caseback spring ring
On the RM35-01 Nadal the layering and thickness of the ring show which class the movement assembly sits in.
Factory reference photograph
Balance area
The RM 35-01 runs four timing weights and no regulator arm, with the shock setting below the balance rather than level with it.
Factory reference photograph
Screw heads and bores
On the RM 35-01 the pentagonal heads sit with the correct bore, photographed close enough to compare with a reference photo.
Factory reference photographWhat photographs are shown for this reference?
Factory reference images for this reference. Photographs of your own watch are taken before dispatch and sent to you for approval, which is the only set that shows the piece you are buying. Click or tap any photograph to enlarge it.
How does the genuine reference look?
Photograph from the brand's own site, shown so the case shape, dial architecture and proportions can be compared with the build we source. It is not a photograph of a replica.
Ask about the RM 35-01
Send the maker or class if you have a preference, plus your destination country.
What do buyers ask before ordering?
How do I know which build class I am getting on the RM 35-01?
The class is named on your order confirmation for the RM35-01 Nadal, and the photographs we send before dispatch show the rib effect, the caseback finishing and the balance area, which is where the classes differ.
Is the shipping included in the quote for the RM 35-01?
$60 flat for the RM35-01 Nadal, included in the figure we send you for that watch. There is no separate handling charge on the RM 35-01, and no price is published on this site.
Can you photograph the RM 35-01 before I pay?
Yes, and that is the normal order of events for the RM 35-01. Availability on the RM35-01 Nadal is confirmed, your watch is photographed, and you approve it before payment is discussed.