Summary of Key Points about the Modified Richard Mille RM35-02 – Cost‑Effective Vaucher Upgraded Movement
Based on the latest video transcript (focusing on a budget‑friendly RM35-02 modification with a Vaucher upgraded movement), here are the essential features and differences compared to the premium Parmigiani build.
1. Model & Target Audience
- Model: Richard Mille RM35-02 black carbon NTPT
- For buyers with a limited budget who want a complete modified watch
- The premium version uses a genuine Parmigiani movement (expensive). This version uses a cost‑effective Vaucher upgraded movement.
2. Case – Same High Quality Regardless of Movement
- Imported NTPT carbon fiber – developed using original data
- Carbon fiber texture: Very, very strong under light; luster very fine
- Side carbon fiber: Very delicate
- Case is fully compatible with the original – whether you choose Parmigiani or Vaucher movement, the case must match original specifications
- Weight: A good carbon fiber RM35-02 should weigh only around 70 grams. If other products weigh over 90g or 100g, their cases are not the correct version.
3. Movement – Vaucher Upgraded Movement (Latest Version)
| Feature | Vaucher Movement (Budget) | Parmigiani Movement (Premium) |
|---|---|---|
| Spring barrels (10 & 12 o’clock) | Two real, movable double spring barrels – functions consistent with original | Same function, better finishing |
| Skeletonization level | Relatively high – similar to Parmigiani | Very high |
| Balance wheel (5 o’clock) | Present | Present |
| Escapement wheel (6 o’clock) | Hidden – correct | Hidden |
| Shock absorber (5 o’clock) | Small – domestic shock absorber | Large – original Parmigiani part |
| Reflective strips color & central axis | Done quite well (double‑layered) – improved in latest version | Superior |
| Automatic rotor | Present – true automatic winding | Present |
| Free‑sprung (non‑caliber) structure | Yes – true free‑sprung | Yes |
| Stop‑seconds (hacking) | Yes – balance stops when crown pulled, restarts when pushed back | Yes |
| Balance counterweights | Yes – around balance wheel | Yes |
| Overall workmanship | Very good – best movement aside from Parmigiani | Excellent |
4. Differences – Minor Details
- Main visible difference: shock absorber size (small on Vaucher, large on Parmigiani)
- If you don’t have very high requirements, playing with the Vaucher movement is completely fine
5. Price
- Vaucher movement version: Much cheaper than Parmigiani version
- Parmigiani version: over 100,000 yuan (from previous videos)
6. Key Quality Checklist for Cost‑Effective RM35-02 (Vaucher)
| Component | What to Look For |
|---|---|
| Case | Imported NTPT carbon fiber – strong texture/luster, side delicate, weight ~70g (not 90‑100g) |
| Spring barrels | Real, movable double barrels at 10 & 12 |
| Shock absorber | Small (but functional) – distinguishes from Parmigiani |
| Skeletonization | High – similar to genuine |
| Free‑sprung balance | Yes, with counterweights |
| Stop‑seconds | Works when crown pulled |
| Automatic rotor | Present |
| Overall movement | Best non‑Parmigiani movement available – very good for the price |
Concluding Comment
This video addresses buyers who want a cost‑effective Richard Mille RM35-02 without the premium price of a genuine Parmigiani movement build (over 100,000 yuan). The solution is a Vaucher upgraded movement – the latest version of a high‑quality generic movement.
Strengths of the Vaucher build:
- Same high‑quality NTPT carbon fiber case as the Parmigiani version – developed from original data, correct texture, luster, side delicacy, and weight (~70g). The weight check (70g vs. 90‑100g for incorrect cases) is a simple, effective quality test.
- Movement functions are fully consistent with the original – real double spring barrels, hidden escapement, free‑sprung balance with counterweights, stop‑seconds (hacking), automatic rotor.
- Skeletonization level is relatively high – similar to Parmigiani.
- The only major visible difference from the Parmigiani is the smaller shock absorber – a minor detail that most casual observers won’t notice.
- Price is much cheaper – making it accessible to buyers with limited budgets who still want a convincing RM35-02.
- Bozwatch is honest – he clearly states that if you don’t have very high requirements, this movement is “completely fine.”
Final verdict: For the buyer who wants an affordable RM35-02 that looks and feels right – with correct carbon fiber case, good skeletonization, functional free‑sprung balance, hacking, and automatic winding – this Vaucher upgraded movement version is an excellent cost‑effective choice. The differences from the premium Parmigiani build are minor (mainly shock absorber size) and only noticeable under close inspection. The case quality (NTPT carbon fiber, correct weight ~70g) is the same as the expensive version, which is where most of the “feel” and visual impact comes from. Bozhong’s emphasis on the weight check (70g vs. heavier incorrect cases) and the honest comparison of shock absorber size provides a clear, practical guide for buyers. For those who cannot spend over 100,000 yuan but still want a very good RM35-02, this is the recommended path. As always, independent verification of the case material and movement functionality is advised. For the budget‑conscious enthusiast, this build represents the best value‑for‑money in the RM35-02 modified market.
Hello everyone, I’m a fan of Bozwatch.
Every watch is a work of art, a testament to time, and I am a fanatical believer in them. I also hope that my fellow watch enthusiasts can avoid pitfalls and find their own “Bole” (discerning patron).
Some fans later sent me private messages wanting to buy a Richard Mille RM35-02, but their budget was limited. They asked me to recommend a watch for them – a complete RM35-02 modified and upgraded with a more affordable movement. I’ve filmed similar watches before.
In fact, there are many movements in the RM modification market. Each movement is different – the results will be different, and the price will be different. The best one is modified and upgraded with a genuine Parmigiani caliber – the whole watch. But if you use a Parmigiani movement, the price is relatively expensive.
So for this RM35-02, if your budget is not that high and you pursue cost‑effectiveness, you can take a look at this Vaucher upgraded movement. Like this Vaucher movement, it achieves the same functions as the original, the same degree of skeletonization, and it is also a true free‑sprung (non‑caliber) movement. As you can see, compared to the Parmigiani movement, it only has minor differences in details. Its overall workmanship is still very good.
Before we play with this watch, we must look at two aspects.
First – the case. Whether you choose a Parmigiani movement or a Vaucher movement, the case is made using original data – imported NTPT carbon fiber. You can see that under light, the carbon fiber texture is very, very strong. The luster is very fine, and the thickness – the side carbon fiber – is also very delicate. See? This kind of case – an original‑data imported case – is fully compatible with the original. No matter which movement you choose, the case must match original specifications.
Second – the movement inside. This watch uses a Vaucher movement – the latest upgraded version. As you can see, at 10 o’clock and 12 o’clock, there are two real, movable double spring barrels. The functions of this movement are completely consistent with the original. The skeletonization level is relatively high. At 5 o’clock, the balance wheel, and at 6 o’clock, the escapement wheel, are hidden. This movement’s structure is very similar to the Parmigiani caliber.
So what are the differences? Let me point them out. Look at the shock absorber at 5 o’clock. On the Vaucher upgraded movement, the shock absorber is small – a domestic shock absorber. On the Parmigiani movement, the shock absorber is large. You can see the difference here. To be honest, these are minor detail differences. If you don’t have very high requirements, playing with this movement is completely fine.
The color of its reflective strips and the double‑layered central axis are also done quite well. This is the latest upgraded version of a Vaucher movement. It also has a true automatic winding system – an automatic rotor on the back. See it? It is also a true free‑sprung structure.
After we pull out the crown, it has a hacking (stop‑seconds) function – consistent with the original. Around the balance wheel, there are counterweights. After we push the crown back in, the balance wheel starts moving again. This movement – aside from the Parmigiani – is the best‑made movement available. But its price is much cheaper than the Parmigiani.
When choosing, customers must select the appropriate movement according to their needs.
In fact, products like the RM35-02 are very common on the market. Before we choose, we must first understand them. This carbon fiber watch focuses on lightweight design. A good carbon fiber product is relatively light – completely consistent with the genuine. For this watch, the entire watch weighs only around 70 grams. If you choose other products that weigh over 90 grams or even 100 grams, that means their cases are not the correct version. When choosing, you must carefully distinguish good from bad.
This is an RM35-02 NTPT carbon fiber – modified with a Vaucher upgraded movement. A cost‑effective RM35-02 sharing.
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