Equipped with NTPT carbon fiber and a black rubber strap, this replica rm-35-02 black strap delivers the RM 35-02 in its most restrained visual configuration. The tonneau-shaped case measures approximately 49.94mm by 44.50mm with a thickness around 13mm, all in carbon fiber composite. Black strap against black carbon creates a monochromatic profile where the texture of the case material carries the visual interest rather than any color contrast. The layered carbon weave shows fine striations under angled light, revealing the internal structure of the NTPT layup. Each striation pattern is unique to the individual case, a byproduct of the layering process itself.

Case & Movement Specs

• Case dimensions: approximately 49.94 x 44.50 x 13mm
• Case material: NTPT carbon fiber composite (tonneau shape)
• Dial: skeletonized
• Crystal: sapphire with anti-reflective coating
• Strap: black rubber with deployant clasp
• Crown: three-position function selector
• Movement: automatic

The deployant clasp sits flush against the underside of the wrist, and the rubber compound uses a ribbed pattern for grip and ventilation during extended wear.

Caliber Breakdown

The automatic caliber operates behind the skeletonized dial, displaying the winding rotor and gear train through the cutout sections. Carbon fiber case construction demands a specific approach to movement mounting because composite materials flex under different stress patterns than metals. This build addresses that with a shock-absorbing cradle system consistent with the genuine RM 35-02 architecture. For a more visually dramatic take within the same reference, compare this against the skeleton dial variant that emphasizes dial architecture over case texture. The broader RM 35-02 collection includes colored NTPT versions if you want more contrast.

How It Compares

The all-black configuration appeals to anyone who wants the RM tonneau shape without the visual volume that colored straps and bezels introduce. Richard Mille positions the 35-02 as a lighter, everyday-wearable alternative to the more complex RM 011, and the black-on-black version leans furthest into that quiet-sport territory. This replica rm-35-02 black strap is the most understated entry in the reference family, letting material texture speak louder than color.