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Emily Yap
Emily Yap • 5 min read
The RM35-03 Automatic Rafael Nadal by Richard Mille personifies the pursuit of excellence shared by a watchmaker and an athlete

The RM35-03 Automatic Rafael Nadal personifies the pursuit of excellence shared by a watchmaker and an athlete

When Rafael Nadal first became acquainted with Richard Mille in 2008, he would never have considered wearing a watch during his matches. Two years later, however, a partnership was forged, paving the way for a new legacy. The collaboration has since given birth to exceptional timepieces — the RM027 collection, seen on the courts and the RM035 series. The timepieces are the personification of the perpetual quest for innovation shared by both individuals.

“In our respective domains, we both seek to achieve excellence. We speak the same language, Richard Mille and I. We’re both passionate about our work. Keeping alive this flame of passion for what we do each day is essential to me. It is heart-warming to feel the confidence that he and the teams show in allowing me to participate in this singular adventure,” Nadal was quoted as saying in the press release.

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