Summary of Key Points about the Modified Richard Mille (Model RM35-02 – Parmigiani Movement, Complete Watch)
Based on the latest video transcript (focusing on the Richard Mille RM35-02 with a Parmigiani Fleurier base movement, covering the complete watch), here are the essential features of this top‑tier modified watch.
1. Model & Modification Approach
- Model: Richard Mille RM35-02 black carbon NTPT
- Uses a Parmigiani Fleurier base movement – modified and upgraded to RM35-02 specification
- Why customize? The original price is extremely high, beyond ordinary reach. Using a Parmigiani movement allows you to enjoy the same level of craftsmanship as the original.
2. Front Movement Details – Key Quality Indicators
| Feature | What to Look For (Parmigiani Premium) |
|---|---|
| Double spring barrels | Double‑layered treatment; silver central shaft in the middle – very clear; spring barrel color is a very deep “ecological gray” – exactly matches original |
| Triangular puller area (1 o’clock) | Sandblasted surface and finishing – very delicate |
| 3 o’clock area (pull rod shape) | Polished surface, correct shape – consistent with original |
| Lower area | Rounded and chamfered – very delicate |
| Shock absorber (horseshoe shape) | Correct size; outer ring engraving matches original |
| Skeletonization level | Very high – matches genuine |
3. Back Movement Details – Parmigiani Genuine Components
| Feature | What to Look For |
|---|---|
| Free‑sprung (non‑caliber) structure | Balance wheel with counterweights – genuine original Parmigiani components |
| Free‑sprung regulator length | Sits lower than the outer ring of the balance wheel – correct (generic movements have regulator higher than outer ring – wrong) |
| Balance bridge polishing | Finished twice – very, very good |
| Automatic rotor | Correct color and craftsmanship |
| Pentagonal screws | Very three‑dimensional, well‑shaped – very OK |
| Bridge screws | Double‑layered treatment with silver center hole – matches original (synchronized and unified) |
4. Case – Imported NTPT Carbon Fiber
- Developed with original data
- Carbon fiber texture and luster – very strong
- Outer ring screws – made of grade‑5 titanium alloy; screw shape completely consistent with original
- Side carbon fiber – delicacy and fineness are very important; a good carbon fiber product is pressed very finely and detailed
- Caseback engravings – markings and serial codes – very good
5. Market Context & Rarity
- Watches upgraded with Parmigiani movement are very rare – most common market watches use generic “water movements”
- Generic movements cannot achieve the fine details of the Parmigiani
6. Cost & Budget
- Parmigiani‑upgraded RM35-02: over 100,000 yuan
- Generic “water movement” version: tens of thousands of yuan
- Choice depends on budget: pursue perfection → Parmigiani; lower budget → generic
7. Key Quality Checklist for RM35-02 (Parmigiani – Complete Watch)
| Component | What to Look For |
|---|---|
| Spring barrels (front) | Double‑layered, silver central shaft, deep ecological gray color |
| Puller area (1 o’clock) | Sandblasted, delicate finishing |
| Pull rod (3 o’clock) | Polished, correct shape |
| Shock absorber | Horseshoe shape, correct size, proper engraving |
| Skeletonization | High degree – matches genuine |
| Free‑sprung regulator (back) | Lower than balance outer ring (not higher) |
| Balance bridge | Finished twice, very good |
| Automatic rotor | Correct color and craftsmanship |
| Pentagonal screws | 3D, well‑shaped |
| Bridge screws | Double‑layered with silver center hole |
| Carbon fiber case | NTPT imported – strong luster/texture; side delicate; caseback engravings deep |
| Outer ring screws | Grade‑5 titanium, correct shape |
Concluding Comment
This video provides a comprehensive overview of a complete modified Richard Mille RM35-02 built around a Parmigiani Fleurier base movement – the gold standard for high‑authenticity RM modifications. The explanation covers both front and back movement details, the NTPT carbon fiber case, and the crucial differences between Parmigiani and generic “water movements.”
Strengths of the Parmigiani build:
- Genuine Parmigiani components – spring barrels, balance wheel, shock absorber, free‑sprung regulator, counterweights, etc. This ensures correct shock absorber size, correct regulator height (lower than balance outer ring), double‑layered central axes with silver center points, and deep ecological gray spring barrel color.
- High skeletonization – matches genuine RM35-02.
- Correct automatic rotor – color and finishing right.
- Superior finishing – puller area sandblasted, pull rod polished, lower area chamfered, balance bridge finished twice, pentagonal screws 3D, bridge screws double‑layered with silver center hole.
- NTPT carbon fiber case – developed from original data, correct texture/luster, side delicacy, grade‑5 titanium screws, deep caseback engravings.
- Clear differentiation from generic movements – regulator height (lower vs. higher) is an excellent single check. Also, generic movements lack the double‑layered central axes, correct spring barrel color, and fine finishing.
- Rarity – Parmigiani‑upgraded RM35-02s are very rare; most on the market are generic.
Weaknesses / Considerations:
- Very expensive – over 100,000 yuan. Not for budget buyers.
- Movement is a modified Parmigiani, not a genuine RM calibre – while using original Parmigiani parts, the assembled movement is not factory‑original RM35-02.
- Case and dial are aftermarket – even with high‑quality NTPT carbon fiber, they are not genuine Richard Mille parts.
- Still an unauthorized replica – carries Richard Mille trademarks without permission.
Final verdict: For collectors who demand the highest possible authenticity in a modified RM35-02 – an automatic carbon watch with a free‑sprung balance, correct regulator height, double‑layered central axes, proper skeletonization, and fine finishing – the Parmigiani‑based build is the current pinnacle. The cost (over 100,000 yuan) is substantial, but for those who can afford it and understand the trade‑offs (aftermarket case/dial, but genuine movement components), this watch delivers an experience very close to the genuine RM35-02. Bozhong’s detailed checklist – especially the regulator height (lower vs. higher) – provides an invaluable, easy‑to‑verify quality check that separates Parmigiani builds from generic movements. As always, independent verification of the movement components (genuine Parmigiani vs. high‑quality clone) is recommended. For the right enthusiast, this modified RM35-02 represents the “ceiling” of what is achievable in the RM modification market.
Hello everyone, this is Bozwatch Watch Talk.
Every watch is a work of art, a testament to time. I am a fanatic believer in them. I also hope that all watch enthusiasts can avoid pitfalls and find their own “Bole” (discerning patron).
Some fans have messaged me privately wanting to know about the best modified and upgraded Richard Mille RM35-02. They asked me to make a video with them to authenticate it. Well, today it’s here.
This watch is a top‑modified RM35-02. It is built on a Parmigiani Fleurier base movement – modified and upgraded. I have previously filmed a video on the RM35-02 Parmigiani movement itself. Today, I will explain the complete watch to you.
For this watch, you can see that whether it’s the carbon fiber pattern, the texture, the color of the movement’s spring barrels, the degree of skeletonization, the automatic rotor engraving on the back, or the free‑sprung counterweight process – all of these achieve the highest level currently available on the market.
Let me give you a detailed explanation so that everyone can better understand the RM35-02 modified series and what it’s all about.
Why do we need to customize a watch like this? Because the original price is extremely high – beyond the reach of ordinary people. So if you want to enjoy the same level of craftsmanship as the original, you can use the Parmigiani Fleurier movement for upgrading and customization.
What level can a Parmigiani upgrade achieve?
First, look at these two areas – the double spring barrel structure. The double spring barrel has a double‑layered treatment, with a silver central shaft in the middle – very, very clear. Can you see it? The color of the spring barrels is a very deep, ecological gray – made exactly the same as the original.
Now look at the 1 o’clock area – the triangular puller area. The sandblasted surface and finishing are very delicate. Including the 3 o’clock area – the polished surface, the shape of the pull rod – all can be made consistent with the original. The area below has been rounded and chamfered – very, very delicate.
Look at the horseshoe‑shaped shock absorber – its size and the engraving on its outer ring can be made exactly the same as the original. In fact, for this kind of custom Richard Mille watch, just zoom in and look at the movement details – you will immediately understand the quality of the movement. That’s the front.
The skeletonization level of this movement is also very high.
Now let’s look at the back. On the back, you can see the free‑sprung (non‑caliber) structure, the balance wheel, and the counterweights around it. After we pull out the crown, you can see that the free‑sprung structure and counterweights are all genuine original Parmigiani components.
Notice the free‑sprung structure and the balance wheel. The length of the free‑sprung regulator is lower than the outer ring of the balance wheel – this is correct. On other open‑mold movements or generic movements on the market, their balance wheel and regulator sit higher than the outer ring – that’s wrong.
Also look at the polishing of the balance bridge on the back – it’s been finished twice, very, very good. Including the color of the automatic rotor and the craftsmanship of the rotor. You can clearly see that the pentagonal screws are very three‑dimensional and well‑shaped – very OK.
Look at this bridge – the screws inside are treated in a double‑layered manner, with a silver center hole in the middle. This perfectly matches the original – synchronized and unified.
For a watch like this, the case is also very, very important. This case is made of imported NTPT carbon fiber. Its texture and luster are very strong. See? The screws on the outer ring are made of grade‑5 titanium alloy – the screw shape is also completely consistent with the original.
Including the carbon fiber on the side – its delicacy and fineness are very important. A good carbon fiber product is pressed in a way that makes it very fine and detailed. See? Very OK.
Including the engravings on the caseback – such as the markings and the serial codes – very good.
On the market, watches upgraded with a Parmigiani Fleurier movement are actually very rare. Most common watches are modified and upgraded with generic movements. The craftsmanship of generic movements cannot achieve the fine details of the Parmigiani.
If you pursue perfection and pay attention to details, you can choose this kind of Parmigiani movement for your upgrade.
According to my understanding, the current price for a Parmigiani‑upgraded RM35-02 is over 100,000 yuan – quite high. If your budget is lower, you can play with a generic “water movement” – that can be done for tens of thousands of yuan.
This is the Richard Mille RM35-02 black carbon – upgraded with a Parmigiani Fleurier movement. This is a modified watch sharing video.
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