Richard Mille RM 35 Full Transparent Tourbillon White Strap
Original price was: $2,199.00.$1,599.00Current price is: $1,599.00.
This is the RM 35 for someone who wants maximum visual impact from the wrist up. The clear-effect case appearance, bright blue inner flange, and white strap completely change the look from the usual white-carbon-and-black-strap version, while the manual-wind skeleton layout keeps the watch mechanically open from front to back. If you are choosing between this and darker RM 35 builds, this one is far sharper and more architectural on wrist. The detailed description matters here because the visible setup differs in important ways from the standard reference text.
The clear-effect tonneau case is the first thing that decides this watch
This RM 35 presents very differently from the usual opaque carbon execution. Here, the entire tonneau-shaped case appears fully transparent, so the case body, bezel edge, and spline-screw layout all read with a lighter, more technical look. Against that clear outer structure, the dial architecture stays easy to read because the movement is framed by a bright blue inner flange and bold white hands. The result is less stealthy than a black-strap or white-carbon variant and much more graphic on the wrist, especially in daylight.
If your interest in the RM 35 comes from its open-worked personality, this version pushes that idea harder. You are not just seeing a skeletonized center. You are seeing the watch through the case itself, which changes how the bridges, track, and hand set stand out from different angles.
The dial side keeps the watch legible despite the open-worked layout
On the front, the movement is fully exposed, but the watch does not disappear into visual noise. The blue chapter ring gives the display a clear perimeter, while the white hour and minute hands keep strong contrast over the darker bridge work below. A yellow and black RM35-01 RAFA plaque at the lower left adds one of the signature visual anchors collectors expect from this family. There is also a white brand signature at 12, giving the upper dial area a clean point of focus.
This matters in practice because many skeleton watches look impressive in still photos and then become harder to read on the wrist. Here, the combination of dark movement parts, pale hands, and a colored flange creates separation between the time display and the mechanism underneath.
Why the manual-wind skeleton architecture is the real reason to choose it
The strongest technical point of this watch is the integrated RMUL3 manual-winding skeleton movement. That is important because the appeal of an RM-style build lives or dies by what you can actually see through the front and caseback. A proper skeleton layout gives you uninterrupted depth through the watch instead of a crowded, layered appearance created by cosmetic top plates. The bridges are finished in black PVD with a sandblasted look, which suits the aggressive, motorsport-inspired design language of the RM 35 particularly well.
Power reserve is approximately 36 hours, so this is best suited to someone who enjoys interaction with a hand-wound watch rather than someone looking for a set-and-forget daily piece. That manual-wind character fits the watch well: the whole point is mechanical visibility and engagement.
The white strap changes the balance of the watch on wrist
The supplied strap is white with a deployant clasp. Visually, that matters as much as the clear-effect case because it keeps the whole watch bright and cohesive instead of pulling the eye down into a dark strap. It also gives the watch a distinctly summer, yacht-club, or resort feel that a black strap simply cannot. For buyers deciding between this and the standard darker setup, the white strap is not a small variation. It shifts the watch from tactical to high-contrast and far more extroverted.
Who this RM 35 suits best
This is the right choice for the buyer who already knows the usual RM 35 look and wants something visibly more dramatic. The clear-effect case appearance, blue flange, white strap, and open manual-wind movement give it a sharper boutique-piece feel than the common black-strap presentation. It is less understated, but that is exactly the point. If your priority is seeing as much of the architecture as possible while keeping strong contrast and a lightweight wrist presence, this version makes a convincing case for itself.
Watch specification
Configuration summary for this watch
| Brand | Richard Mille |
|---|---|
| Movement | RMUL3 manual-winding skeleton |
| Crystal | Scratch-proof sapphire with colorless AR coating |
| Bracelet | White strap with deployant clasp |
| Water Resistance | 30m rated |
Buyer Q&A
Questions about this Richard Mille watch
What makes this RM 35 visually different from the usual version?
This example uses a tonneau case with a clear visual effect with a white strap and a bright blue inner flange. That gives it a much lighter, more architectural look than the more common darker RM 35 executions.
Is this watch manual or automatic?
It uses a manual-winding RMUL3 skeleton movement with approximately 36 hours of power reserve.
Does it come on a deployant clasp?
Yes. The watch is fitted to a white strap with a deployant clasp.
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