Bokey TimeHello everyone, this is Bo Ji Watch Industry. Today, let’s talk about the ZF factory’s newly upgraded V3 version of the Richard Mille RM35-02 full carbon fiber NTPT version. This watch is one of the most popular models in the Richard Mille brand. In the replica market, the KV factory was one of the early manufacturers. However, the KV factory version used a Citizen movement with a modified deck, and the appearance reducibility was still somewhat insufficient. How about the simulation degree of the ZF factory’s V3 upgraded version of the Richard Mille RM35-02 replica watch? Has it corrected the deficiencies and shortcomings of the market version? Next, we will evaluate the ZF Richard Mille RM35-02 replica watch through text and pictures to see how the specific workmanship is.
First, let’s take a look at the official parameters of the Richard Mille RM35-02. The current retail price is still extremely high. Even this entry-level model costs millions. The RM35 series comes in a variety of color schemes, and the straps are available in many colors. There are numerous posts about it on the foreign social media platform INS, and many domestic celebrities also wear it, making it a standard accessory for the wealthy.
The Richard Mille Men’s Collection RM35-02 wristwatch is priced at 12,970,000.
Front appearance: The ZF Factory V3 upgraded version of the Richard Mille RM035-02 uses the official original NTPT carbon fiber to create a full-carbon case. The cloud-shaped broken patterns and wave patterns are all hand-polished and refined by the case masters of the ABD modification factory, offering an invincible texture when worn. Regarding the carbon patterns, the carbon grain patterns of the previous KV Factory version were much finer than the genuine ones, but ZF has corrected this “obvious fake” issue this time.
The carbon fiber case crafted by ABD Modification Factory is displayed.
Here are the comparison pictures of the two versions. We can see that the ZF factory version has cloud-shaped broken patterns and wave patterns in its texture, while the KV version has a single texture. Just by looking at the texture, it is obvious that something is wrong with the KV version. In addition, the movement gears of the KV version do not have transmission functions, while the hour wheel and minute wheel of the ZF version will rotate along with the winding when adjusting the time. This is also a major highlight, breaking through the drawbacks of the previous deck addition and greatly improving the simulation degree.
KV Richard Mille RM35-02
KV Richard Mille RM35-02
The ZF Factory V3 version of the Richard Mille RM35-02 wristwatch can be said to be the only replica in the market with original mold opening. Not only is the structure identical, but the assembly process, methods, and sequence are also synchronized with the original version.
The ZF Richard Mille RM35-02 wristwatch is completely identical to the original in appearance, and it will not look obviously fake like the KV Richard Mille. The watch dimensions also match the original at 42mm x 50mm x 14.2mm.
Let’s take a look at the dial craftsmanship. The gear structure is completely identical to the original, and the engraved English letters are exactly the same as the original. The workmanship is quite exquisite.
The ZF Richard Mille RM03502 wristwatch features a top-grade bridge-shaped sapphire crystal, which is also treated with a blue film coating process, exactly in line with the original. The transparency of the crystal is extremely clear, perfectly matching the original, and the texture is also highly similar to the genuine product.
The watch hands adopt Swiss needle-making craftsmanship. The three-dimensional red tail of the large seconds hand emits a super-strong green luminous effect, while the hour and minute hands also have super green luminous properties. The dimensions of the hour, minute, and second hands match those of the genuine product, which is also a benefit for selling used genuine watches as they can be interchanged with genuine parts. Due to the complex process flow of the watch hands, we will not elaborate one by one!
The red crown paired with black carbon fiber is indeed very beautiful. The crown is made of carbon fiber, which is extremely lightweight. Currently, other versions only use carbon fiber for the case or the upper and lower panels, while the crowns are not made of carbon fiber. In particular, the size of ZF’s crown is consistent with the original, and the rubber ring on the crown is compatible with the original, which other manufacturers cannot achieve at all.
The material of the rear cover is also made of carbon fiber, with a blue-coated sapphire glass in the middle. The see-through design is quite stunning, exuding a strong mechanical vibe. In particular, the engravings on the back of the case are extremely deep and vivid. Bo Ji believes that this ZF version of the RM035 is already highly worthy of consideration for watch enthusiasts. Of course, many watch lovers directly disregard this model due to the extremely high official price of Richard Mille. For some Richard Mille fans, there’s no need to hesitate—when it comes to which Richard Mille models truly excel in craftsmanship, one is the high-end tourbillon from EUR, and the other is this ZF Richard Mille RM35-02. The challenges of Richard Mille lie in two aspects: the restoration of the complex hollowed-out movement appearance and gears, and the verve of the carbon fiber case. This ZF version is more than sufficient to satisfy those seeking an authentic replica experience.
The movement equipped by ZF this time is a customized RM.RMUL3 movement. The hour wheel and minute wheel move along with time adjustment. There are three obvious gears on the front, all of which rotate when you adjust the time. In the current replica market, only ZF has exclusively achieved this detail. Please pay attention to this feature when purchasing.
The strap is made of natural rubber, which is lightweight and comfortable, and available in a variety of colors.
The titanium metal buckle is made of imported raw materials, which are more expensive than domestic ones. The material has extremely high hardness and the processing technology is also complex. In addition, both the strap and buckle of the ZF factory version can be interchanged with genuine products.
Will the ZF Factory V3 version of the Richard Mille be obviously recognizable as a fake at first glance? What are its flaws or shortcomings?
The ZF Factory V3 version of the Richard Mille RM35-02 has significantly improved the reducibility in terms of case material and movement, but there are still some shortcomings. For example, the movement flywheel at the 4 o’clock position on the front (as shown in the picture below) does not operate, while the genuine one does.
However, nowadays, especially in nightlife venues, nine out of ten people wearing this brand are sporting fakes. Therefore, whether it’s an exact replica or not seems less important; personal preference takes precedence. Moreover, not many people have seen the genuine product, and it’s impossible to carefully compare a replica with the original. However, the ZF factory version’s movement can make the hour and minute wheels rotate, which is a major advancement. The ZF factory’s V3 top-grade version of the Richard Mille RM35-02 is difficult to distinguish from the genuine product at a social distance, so watch enthusiasts who like it can confidently purchase it.
