Richard Mille RM 35-01 Rafael Nadal | Black Carbon Tonneau | Skeleton Dial | SASO Brisbane

Why we love this watch

Born from Richard Mille's celebrated collaboration with tennis legend Rafael Nadal, the RM 35-01 is a statement in horological extremism - engineered for the demands of elite performance, yet unmistakably conceived as a collector's centrepiece. The tonneau case, measuring a commanding 50 mm and rendered in black carbon, frames the watch with an architectural presence that is immediately recognisable. Carbon's extraordinary strength-to-weight ratio is central to the Richard Mille philosophy, delivering a case material that is simultaneously resilient and featherlight on the wrist. Through the skeleton dial, the inner architecture of the movement is placed on full display - a visual language that Richard Mille has made wholly its own. Arabic hour markers punctuate the open-worked layout with purposeful legibility, ensuring the dial reads with confidence despite its transparent complexity. The fixed bezel maintains the clean, uninterrupted silhouette that defines the RM 35-01's distinctive profile. A supple rubber strap completes the watch with the same sporting sensibility that inspired its creation - secure, comfortable, and wholly in keeping with the piece's high-performance character. At SASO, we present pieces of this calibre to clients who understand that true rarity cannot be rushed. The RM 35-01 Rafael Nadal is available to secure to order - we invite you to contact our Brisbane boutique to discuss your acquisition.