Built around the KV Factory carbon fiber case, this replica rm-35-02 fiber pairs the standard 49.94 x 44.50mm tonneau shape with a red rubber strap that contrasts against the dark composite material. The RM-35-02 is one of those references where the case construction carries as much visual interest as the dial, and carbon fiber layering on this version creates the characteristic pattern of compressed composite sheets visible along the case flanks. The skeleton dial exposes the automatic movement through the front sapphire crystal, continuing the open architecture philosophy Richard Mille applies across its catalog.

Case & Movement Specs

• Case dimensions: 49.94 x 44.50mm
• Case material: carbon fiber composite (tonneau)
• Crystal: sapphire with Cyclops-free flat profile
• Dial: skeleton, movement visible
• Strap: red rubber with titanium folding clasp
• Movement: automatic
• Functions: hours, minutes, seconds

Carbon fiber composite achieves a case weight significantly below what titanium or steel would produce at these dimensions. The material also absorbs minor impacts without showing marks the way polished metal surfaces do.

Caliber Breakdown

The movement sits exposed beneath the skeleton dial, with bridges and plates arranged to maximize visual depth. The automatic winding rotor is visible through the caseback sapphire as well, giving you two distinct viewing angles of the same mechanism. For a factory comparison, the skeleton dial carbon fiber version from a different production run shows how small changes in decoration affect the overall look. The full RM-35-02 range catalogs every strap color and factory variant currently available.

How It Compares

Red on carbon fiber is a combination that references motorsport design language, and the RM-35-02 leans into that association through its tonneau case shape and exposed hardware. Compared to white or yellow strap versions, the red creates a warmer contrast against the dark carbon. The rubber softens with wear while retaining enough stiffness to keep the tonneau case stable on the wrist. This replica rm-35-02 fiber delivers the mechanical-meets-motorsport aesthetic that the RM-35-02 reference was designed around.