Is the ZF Factory V3 edition Richard Mille carbon fiber RM35-02 worth buying?

Richard Mille Wristwatch RM35-02 model is produced by ZF Factory with a 5th class titanium case, standard case diameter and high-precision automatic Super Clone mechanism architecture. It is among the most successful 1:1 super clone watch reviews on the market, with its sapphire crystal AR coating glass, original case tolerances and detailed workmanship.

Case and Body Workmanship

Let's start from the general one: the case, case back and crown are made entirely of carbon fiber, extremely light. In addition, the pattern workmanship is beautiful and gives a look close to the original. In other versions currently on the market, only the case or upper and lower panels are carbon fiber; Carbon fiber is not used in the crown. In this model, an all-carbon case is made using RM's original NTPT carbon fiber. The cloud pattern and wave patterns of NTPT carbon are hand-finished by US case craftsmen; Its look on the wrist is second to none. Its size of 44*50 mm fits most people's wrists. The highest hardness sapphire glass material and double-sided blue coating process are used. The overall appearance is more sporty and complex.

Strap, Buckle and Comfort

Case thickness is thinner than other versions; In particular, the surface curvature of the case is reflected very successfully, its combination with the strap is fluid and clearly superior to other versions.

Movement and Caliber Performance

As for the details: the gears on the front and the workmanship of the skeleton mechanism are actually quite meticulous; I can say that it has a slight advantage compared to other versions on the market.

Looking at the mechanism on the back, the workmanship of the automatic rotor at the back is quite good; There are no visible defects on the screws on the transparent case back. The movement uses a specially modified RM.RMUL3 caliber based on the Seiko NH05. When adjusting the hour signature, the hour and minute wheels turn together; The appearance is closer to the original.

Classic and stylish with its assertive barrel-type appearance. The dial surface workmanship and gear structure are exactly the same as the original; The English letter engravings on it are exactly the same as the original and the workmanship is extremely beautiful. The processing and polishing workmanship of the hour and minute hands is exactly the same as the original.

The strap is made of natural rubber; light and comfortable. The buckle is titanium. The glass of the ZF Richard 035, the rubber seal on the crown, the rubber strap and the titanium buckle can be used in exact harmony with the original.

After explaining the pros, it's time for the flaws. Due to technical constraints and cost, the tourbillon indicated by the arrow does not rotate; This part should move when the original clock is running, but in the ZF version this part does not rotate. Still, 9 out of 10 of those who wear this brand, especially in nightlife, wear replicas; Therefore, it is not really important whether he returns or not. After all, this watch is more than enough to impress a few gullible people or a few young ladies. On the other hand, this mechanism can enable the minute and hour wheels to rotate; This is progress too!

Dial and Hand Details

Summary: In the ZF Richard Mille RM35-02, the 3 gears on the skeleton can move and rotate together with the hour hand; Currently only ZF can achieve this and that's a great point. ZF Factory Richard Mille RM35-02 is a Richard that is really worth buying, except for that small flaw. Because Richard Mille does business for the rich; He does not do what is not difficult in terms of design, and does not like what is simple. So, when you wear this and go to a nightclub, you are now a "Mr. Zhao". ZF Factory The version released this time surpasses all previous versions in every aspect in terms of appearance and detail. Although there is still a distance from the million-dollar original, it is more than enough to satisfy curiosity. If you read the article to the end, I hope this article helps you.