The Richard Mille RM 35-03 Rafael Nadal Blue TPT is a high-performance luxury sports watch engineered for extreme activity, inspired by tennis legend Rafael Nadal. Introduced in 2021, it represents a major technical evolution in the Nadal collection, featuring an innovative user-controlled winding system and lightweight composite construction.

Key Features

• Case & Materials
• Material: Blue Quartz TPT® (layered composite)
• Case size: ~43.15 × 49.95 mm
• Thickness: ~13.1 mm
• Water resistance: 50 m

Construction

• Layered silica fibers create unique striated patterns (no two cases identical)
• Extremely lightweight, shock-resistant, and durable

The Blue TPT version stands out visually with its wave-like layered texture and sporty aesthetic.

Dial & Design

• Dial: Fully skeletonized (openworked)
• Display: Hours, minutes, seconds

Design Elements

• Visible movement architecture
• Oversized sporty numerals (3, 6, 9, 12)
• Function indicator near 2 o’clock

The watch emphasizes mechanical transparency and technical design, a hallmark of Richard Mille.

Movement

• Caliber: RMAL2 (in-house)
• Type: Automatic, skeletonized
• Power reserve: ~55 hours
• Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)

Technical Innovations

• Butterfly Rotor (patented)
• Allows wearer to control winding manually
• “Sport mode” disengages rotor to prevent overwinding during intense activity
• Function Selector (at 2 o’clock):

Switch Between

• W (winding)
• N (neutral)
• H (hand-setting)
• Free-sprung balance with variable inertia (better stability and shock resistance)
• Double-barrel system for consistent torque delivery and improved accuracy

Strap & Wearability

• Strap: Rubber strap (sport-focused)
• Clasp: Titanium deployant clasp
• Designed for extreme comfort and stability during sports, including tennis