Summary of Key Points about the Modified Richard Mille RM35-03 Black Carbon (Top Version – Genuine Parmigiani Movement)
Based on the latest video transcript (focusing on the Richard Mille RM35-03 black carbon), here are the essential features of this top‑tier modified watch.
1. Model & Movement Origin
- Model: Richard Mille RM35-03 – black carbon
- Uses a genuine Parmigiani Fleurier movement for modification, upgrade, and customization
- Why Parmigiani? The RM35-03’s front movement structure (two spring barrels at 10 & 12, balance wheel at 5) is very similar to the RM35-02. A genuine Parmigiani movement can be disassembled, its internal components used, and skeleton customized to achieve a completely consistent effect.
2. Key Functions – Only Achievable with Parmigiani
- Three‑gear adjustment (W, N, H):
- N gear (neutral): Crown turns with no response
- H gear (time setting): Press button → crown adjusts time; hacking (stop‑seconds) active (seconds hand stops)
- W gear (winding): Press again → winding; two real, movable double spring barrels at 10 & 12 move visibly
- Butterfly rotor control (OFF & N) – lower left button:
- N gear: Rotor closed → automatic winding
- OFF gear: Rotor separates → manual winding
- Why RM35-03 is famous: The butterfly escapement can open/close, changing winding efficiency according to wrist movement.
- Warning: No other movement (generic “water movement”) can achieve this function. Unscrupulous merchants use low prices to attract customers and defraud deposits – such watches do not exist. Only the Parmigiani Fleurier movement can achieve the butterfly open/close function.
3. Case – Imported NTPT Carbon Fiber
- Developed with original data
- Carbon fiber texture and luster under light are very strong
- Weight: ~70 grams – matches genuine; very light
- Thickness: identical to genuine
- Side carbon fiber: perfect texture and luster
- Caseback engravings (RM35-03 markings): very, very clear – craftsmanship comparable to original
4. Strap & Buckle
- Strap: custom‑made, universally compatible – color can be changed according to preference
- Buckle: titanium alloy – completely consistent with original materials
5. Value Proposition
- Genuine secondary market price: several million yuan
- Through modification, you only need a fraction of that cost
- As long as not sent to a professional testing agency, normal social wear will have no flaws
6. Available Colors
- Currently: black carbon, white carbon, blue carbon – choose according to preference
- Future colors: baby blue, orange (coming soon)
7. Key Quality Checklist for RM35-03 Black Carbon
| Component / Function | What to Look For |
|---|---|
| Movement | Genuine Parmigiani (not clone) |
| 3‑position crown | W (winding), N (neutral), H (time) – all functional |
| Hacking | Seconds hand stops in H gear |
| Spring barrels (10/12) | Real, movable double barrels |
| Butterfly rotor | Opens (OFF) / closes (N) – only Parmigiani achieves this |
| Case | NTPT carbon fiber, ~70g, correct thickness, strong luster |
| Caseback engravings | Deep, clear |
| Buckle | Titanium alloy |
Concluding Comment
This video completes the RM35-03 lineup (white, blue, black carbon) with the black carbon top modified version powered by a genuine Parmigiani Fleurier movement. The Parmigiani movement is essential to achieve the RM35-03’s signature functions: the three‑position crown (W/N/H) with hacking, and the butterfly rotor that opens (manual winding) and closes (automatic winding) – a function that no generic “water movement” can replicate. The video includes a strong warning against scams claiming cheap versions can do this.
The case is imported NTPT carbon fiber developed with original data, weighing ~70 grams (matching genuine), with correct thickness, strong carbon luster, and deep caseback engravings. The strap is customizable, and the buckle is titanium alloy. The genuine secondary market price is several million yuan; this modified version offers the same look, feel, and functionality at a fraction of the cost.
Strengths:
- Genuine Parmigiani movement – the only way to get working butterfly rotor and 3‑position crown.
- Correct weight (~70g) and thickness – true to the ultra‑light RM35-03 design.
- High‑quality NTPT carbon fiber case – strong luster, deep engravings.
- Clear warning about scams – protects buyers from fake “cheap” alternatives.
- Value proposition – massive saving compared to multi‑million‑yuan genuine.
Weaknesses / Considerations:
- Extremely expensive – genuine Parmigiani movement + carbon case = high cost.
- Case and strap are aftermarket – not RM‑stamped.
- Still an unauthorized replica – carries RM trademarks without permission.
- Only for serious collectors – not a budget option.
Final verdict: The modified RM35-03 black carbon (and the white/blue versions) is the ultimate RM35-03 replica for those who demand full functional authenticity – butterfly rotor open/close, 3‑position crown, hacking, and real double spring barrels. It is the only watch on the market that achieves these functions. For collectors with the budget, this is the “spend less, get the full RM35-03 experience” proposition. As always, independent verification of the movement (genuine Parmigiani) is recommended. Bozwatch’s detailed demonstration and scam warning provide essential guidance. This watch is the pinnacle of RM35-03 modification.
Hello everyone, this is Bozwatch Reviews.
Every watch is a work of art, a testament to time, and I am a fanatic who is obsessed with them. I also hope that watch enthusiasts can avoid pitfalls and find their own “Bole” (discerning patron).
I have previously filmed videos on the top‑modified RM35-03 white carbon and blue carbon. Today, I will complete the lineup and talk about the RM35-03 black carbon – the top modified version.
First, the movement inside – I’ve discussed it before. This movement achieves the same degree of skeletonization, the same movement structure, and the same functions. All of them are modified, upgraded, and customized using a Parmigiani Fleurier movement.
Why use the Parmigiani movement for modification? Because the RM35-03’s front movement structure is very similar to the RM35-02. The positions of the two spring barrels at 10 and 12 o’clock, and the balance wheel at 5 o’clock, are exactly the same as the RM35-02. Therefore, we can find a genuine Parmigiani movement, disassemble its internal components, customize the skeleton, and upgrade the parts to achieve a completely consistent effect.
This watch also uses a genuine Parmigiani movement for modification and upgrade. It achieves three‑gear adjustment, and its butterfly buckle can truly open and close.
Let me demonstrate. Currently, it is in N gear – neutral. No matter how you turn the crown, nothing responds. Press the button, and it pops to H gear – time‑setting gear. Turn the crown to adjust the time – the hour and minute hands rotate. See? When you’ve set the time, press again – it pops to W gear – winding gear. Wind it up – you can see the two real, movable double spring barrels at 10 and 12 o’clock. See?
An important point: when adjusting the time in H gear, the seconds hand stops moving – exactly like the original (hacking function).
On the lower left corner, there are two positions: OFF and N. Currently, it’s in N gear – the butterfly rotor is closed, making it an automatic winding movement. Press the lower left button – it switches to OFF – the butterfly rotor separates, becoming a manual winding movement.
Why is the RM35-03 so famous? Because of its butterfly escapement – it can separate and close, changing its winding efficiency according to your wrist movement. That’s the open/close function. On the market, no other RM35-03 can achieve this function. Only by using the genuine Parmigiani movement can you get it. There is no such thing as a generic “water movement” with this function. Many unscrupulous merchants use low prices to attract customers and defraud deposits – such watches don’t exist. Please be careful not to be deceived, okay? The butterfly wing open/close function can only be achieved by the Parmigiani Fleurier movement.
Now look at the case – it is an imported NTPT carbon fiber case developed with original data. Under light, the carbon fiber texture and luster are very strong. Its weight is exactly the same as the original. Its thickness is also identical. The carbon fiber texture and luster on the side are perfect. The engravings on the caseback – the RM35-03 markings – are very, very clear. That’s the kind of craftsmanship that can compare with the original.
This watch is very, very light to wear. Let me weigh it – for this RM35-03 black carbon, the scale reads about 70 grams – exactly the same as the original.
The strap is custom‑made and universally compatible. This aftermarket strap can be changed in color according to personal preference. The buckle is made of titanium alloy – completely consistent with the original materials.
This watch’s secondary market price is several million yuan – unaffordable for ordinary people. But through modification and customization, you only need to spend a fraction of that cost to wear a watch with the same effect as a million‑yuan watch. It helps you save money. With this top‑modified RM, as long as you don’t send it to a professional agency for testing, and you wear it out in normal social settings, there will be no flaws.
The RM35-03 with Parmigiani movement currently comes in black carbon, white carbon, and blue carbon – you can choose according to your preference. New colors like baby blue and orange may come later – please look forward to them.
This is the RM35-03 black carbon – modified with a genuine Parmigiani movement – a fully functional watch.
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