Summary of Key Points about the Modified Richard Mille (Model RM35-02 Black Carbon NTPT – Genuine Parmigiani Movement)
Based on the latest video transcript (focusing on the Richard Mille RM35-02 with a genuine Parmigiani Fleurier movement), here are the essential features of this top‑tier modified watch.
1. Model & Key Difference from RM35-01
- Model: Richard Mille RM35-02 – black carbon NTPT case
- RM35-02 is an automatic watch (has an automatic rotor)
- RM35-01 is a manual‑wind watch (no rotor) – movement structure of the 35‑02 is more complex
2. Movement – Genuine Parmigiani Fleurier Caliber
- Uses genuine original Parmigiani Fleurier components – not a clone
- Components sourced from original Parmigiani: two spring barrels (10 & 12 o’clock), balance wheel (5 o’clock), shock absorber, etc.
- Skeletonization matches genuine – examples: 11 o’clock and 6 o’clock areas
- Spring barrels at 10 & 12: Real and movable – when winding, they operate visibly
- Balance wheel at 5 o’clock: Rotates when wound
- Escapement at 6 o’clock: Hidden correctly
3. Comparison: Parmigiani vs. Generic “Water Movement”
| Feature | Parmigiani Genuine (Premium) | Generic Movement (Budget) |
|---|---|---|
| Shock absorber | Large – correct size | Small |
| Spring barrel color | Silver‑titanium; strong reflection under light | Lighter / different color |
| Central axis of gears | Double‑layered, very 3D – silver center point on every gear (front and back) | Lacks double‑layered detail |
| Polishing details | Excellent – silver reflective strips, triangular puller gear (1 o’clock), triangular area (3 o’clock) all well polished | Inferior |
| Automatic rotor color | Multi‑color – center and outer edge completely different | Uniform / wrong |
| Bridge color | Deeper titanium color | Lighter |
| Shock absorber position (non‑regulated) | Sits lower than the outer ring of the balance wheel | Often at same height or wrong |
| Screw sizes on bridges | Vary: first small, middle small, upper larger – matches genuine | Uniform / wrong |
| Stop‑seconds (hacking) | Balance wheel stops when crown pulled – works | Often missing |
| Balance counterweights | Four corners have counterweights – craftsmanship matches genuine | Missing or crude |
4. Case – Imported NTPT Carbon Fiber
- Developed with original data – compatible with genuine
- Luster and texture under light: Very strong, fully stretched
- Side thickness: Completely consistent with genuine
- Side carbon fiber: Very delicate
- Caseback: Carbon fiber with good engravings – hallmark of a quality carbon fiber product
5. Functionality
- Automatic watch – rotor visible
- Stop‑seconds (hacking) demonstrated
- Balance wheel with counterweights (free‑sprung / non‑regulated structure)
6. Value & Positioning
- This is the iconic and “ceiling” product of modified RM35‑02 watches
- Represents the closest level to the original achievable through modification
7. Key Quality Checklist for RM35-02 (Parmigiani Build)
| Component | What to Look For |
|---|---|
| Shock absorber | Large (not small) |
| Spring barrels (10/12) | Silver‑titanium color, movable |
| Central axis (all gears) | Double‑layered with silver center point |
| Polishing (1 & 3 o’clock areas) | Excellent – triangular puller gear, silver strips |
| Automatic rotor color | Center and edge different colors |
| Bridge color | Deep titanium |
| Shock absorber height | Lower than balance outer ring |
| Screw sizes (bridges) | Vary – small, small, larger |
| Stop‑seconds | Balance stops when crown pulled |
| Balance counterweights | Present on four corners |
| NTPT carbon fiber case | Strong luster/texture; correct side thickness; delicate; deep engravings |
Concluding Comment
This video focuses on the Richard Mille RM35-02 – an automatic watch with a more complex movement than the manual‑wind RM35-01. The premium modification uses genuine Parmigiani Fleurier movement components (spring barrels, balance wheel, shock absorber, etc.), resulting in a watch that achieves the highest possible level of authenticity for a modified RM35-02.
Strengths of the Parmigiani build:
- Genuine Parmigiani parts – not a clone. This ensures correct shock absorber size (large), correct spring barrel color (silver‑titanium), correct central axis (double‑layered with silver center points on every gear), and correct finishing.
- High skeletonization – matches genuine at 11 o’clock and 6 o’clock.
- Automatic rotor correct – multi‑color (center vs. edge different), bridges have deeper titanium color.
- Non‑regulated structure – shock absorber sits lower than balance outer ring; balance has four counterweights.
- Stop‑seconds (hacking) – functions correctly.
- Varying screw sizes on bridges – small, small, larger – matches genuine (many clones have uniform screws).
- NTPT carbon fiber case – developed from original data, correct luster/texture, side thickness, delicate side finish, good engravings.
- Clear differentiation from generic movements – Bozhong provides specific, actionable checks: shock absorber size, central axis layering, spring barrel color, rotor color, screw size variation, shock absorber height, stop‑seconds function.
Final verdict: For collectors who want the best possible modified RM35-02 – an automatic carbon Nautilus‑style watch with a movement that visually and functionally mimics the original – the Parmigiani‑based build is the current gold standard. The use of genuine Parmigiani components (shock absorber, spring barrels, balance, etc.) addresses all the common tells of generic “water movements”: small shock absorber, wrong central axis, poor polishing, uniform screw sizes, incorrect rotor color, missing stop‑seconds, etc.
The NTPT carbon fiber case, developed from original data, delivers the correct texture, luster, weight, and engravings. For the serious enthusiast with the budget (around 100,000 yuan), this modified RM35-02 offers a “ceiling” product – as close to the genuine as possible without buying an authentic RM. Bozhong’s detailed checklist (shock absorber size, central axis double‑layering, spring barrel color, rotor color, screw size variation, shock absorber height, stop‑seconds, balance counterweights, carbon fiber texture) provides an invaluable guide for anyone navigating the RM35-02 market. As always, independent verification of the movement components (genuine Parmigiani vs. high‑quality clone) is recommended. For the right buyer, this watch represents the pinnacle of RM35‑02 modification.
Hello everyone, this is Bozwatch.
Every watch is a work of art, a testament to time, and I am a fanatic believer in them. I also hope that all watch enthusiasts can avoid pitfalls and find their own “Bole” (discerning patron).
Today, I bring you the Richard Mille RM35-02 black carbon NTPT – modified with the best movement, the genuine Parmigiani Fleurier movement, to upgrade the entire watch.
For RM35-02 modifications on the market, the mainstream movements are the generic “water movement” and the Parmigiani Fleurier caliber. The generic movement is mainly cost‑effective, while the Parmigiani movement is all about high authenticity. This modified watch achieves the closest level to the original for the RM35-02.
First, let’s understand the RM35-02. It is different from the ordinary RM35-01. The RM35-02 is an automatic watch – it has an automatic rotor. See it? The RM35-01, on the other hand, is a manual‑wind watch – it doesn’t have an automatic rotor. Therefore, the movement structure of the RM35-02 is more complex than the 35-01.
For this watch, the movement inside uses some original Parmigiani components – such as the two spring barrels at 10 o’clock and 12 o’clock, the balance wheel at 5 o’clock, and its shock absorber. All of these are made from original genuine Parmigiani parts. You can see that the internal details and craftsmanship are truly top‑notch – very good.
This watch achieves the same level of skeletonization as the genuine, with completely consistent functions. What kind of skeletonization? Look at the skeletonization at 11 o’clock and at 6 o’clock – all completely consistent with the genuine standard.
When we wind the watch, the two spring barrels at 10 o’clock and 12 o’clock are real and movable. See? When we wind to a certain point, the balance wheel at 5 o’clock starts to rotate. The escapement at 6 o’clock is also hidden.
Before we play with this watch, pay attention to a key detail: look at the shock absorber. The original Parmigiani shock absorber is large. On a generic movement, the shock absorber is small – easy to distinguish. Also, the color of the spring barrels differs. The real Parmigiani movement has a silver‑titanium color on the spring barrels. At 12 o’clock, under light, the reflection is very strong.
When playing with this modified RM movement, we must pay attention to the polishing details – such as the polishing of the silver reflective strips, the polishing of the triangular puller gear at 1 o’clock, and the polishing of the triangular area at 3 o’clock. Whether these details are well executed is an important standard.
Notice that the Parmigiani caliber’s central axis is divided into two layers – very three‑dimensional. See? There’s a silver center point in the middle. This includes all the gears on the back – every central axis has this treatment. Look again: the central axes of the gears on the back are all double‑layered, with a very obvious silver dot.
When choosing the RM35-02, pay attention to the color of the automatic rotor. You can see it has several colors – the center color and the outer edge color are completely different. The bridges on the back also have a deeper titanium color. All of these match the original.
For this watch, the shock absorber’s length and its free‑sprung (non‑caliber) structure are also very important. The original shock absorber sits lower than the outer ring of the balance wheel – another detail to distinguish.
Also look at the screw sizes on the bridges. On the genuine Parmigiani movement, the screw sizes vary – the first one is relatively small, the middle one is small, and the upper one is larger. Pay attention to this as well.
When we pull out the crown, the balance wheel stops rotating – it has a stop‑seconds function. The four corners of the balance wheel have counterweights. See? The craftsmanship of these counterweights is completely consistent with the genuine.
Before playing with this watch, the polishing process of the movement is very, very important. A good modified movement has very delicate finishing.
Now, before choosing this watch, we must also pay attention to its case. Our case is compatible with the original – it’s an imported NTPT carbon fiber case. Under light, its luster and texture are very strong – fully stretched. The thickness of the side is completely consistent with the genuine. The carbon fiber on the side is very delicate, including the carbon fiber caseback. This kind of finishing – including the engravings on the caseback – is what a good carbon fiber product should have. This is the structural craftsmanship it needs.
This is an RM35-02 black carbon NTPT – modified and upgraded with a genuine Parmigiani movement. This whole watch is also the iconic and ceiling product of modified RM35-02s.
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