This RM 35 puts transparent case language with a neutral strap. It is the more controlled choice beside a brighter strap variant, while still being visibly more architectural than a dark-case alternative. The decision is about how much of the case structure should remain on display.
The transparent case changes where the eye lands. Instead of a dark outer frame absorbing the architecture, the gallery views keep the skeletonized carbon-fiber flange and the layered display visually exposed. The black strap is a deliberate counterweight: it gives the transparent presentation a controlled edge and keeps the wrist view from becoming entirely light and open.
Ask for a straight-on case-and-dial photograph, a side view that shows the transparent case profile, and a rear or angled view of the flange and visible display. The black rubber strap should meet the case without a visible step, and the titanium folding clasp should be shown both open and closed. Those views test the exact transparent-case configuration rather than a generic RM 35 impression.
Compared with a dark-case RM 35, this version makes case architecture the leading decision. Compared with a brighter strap version, the black strap is quieter and lets the transparent surfaces do more of the work. That is the practical selection difference for a buyer deciding how expressive the watch should look in ordinary wear.