This is the first-ever real vs replica comparison of an RM (Richard Mille) in the industry.
Nowadays, many watches labeled as 1:1 are not truly 1:1 in the real sense, but this 35-02 is a genuine 1:1 replica.
I disassembled both the genuine and the APSF replica, genuine on the left, APSF on the right.
These are all the components of the RM35-02, except for the movement, which we didn’t disassemble.
The case uses a sandwich structure, and the shape and construction of the middle case are accurately replicated in a true 1:1 manner.
The shape of the middle case has also been perfectly replicated. Without access to a genuine watch for disassembly, most versions on the market are actually based on photo proportions and guesswork.
There are dedicated screw sleeves inside the case. Many products on the market that claim to be “1:1” don’t actually include this component—they simply drill holes directly into a solid piece of carbon fiber.
The shape of the case and the structure of the strap ends have both been perfectly replicated.
The tube and crown are also beautifully crafted.
The shape and curvature of the bezel are completely identical to the genuine one. The NTPT carbon pattern is especially well done — this is where APSF truly excels.
Both the front and back components are fully compatible and interchangeable with genuine parts.
The caseback’s structure and shape, as well as the positioning and size of the engravings, are all very well done.
The structure of the inner bezel and the color of the text are both well done.
The printing does seem slightly thicker, but without a genuine one right next to it for comparison, it’s virtually impossible to notice.
The caseback’s glass and mounting structure have been perfectly replicated.
The front crystal is very well done in terms of shape and curvature, although there is a slight difference in clarity compared to the genuine one.
There are many small components and screws inside a watch.
The five-prong screws on the bezel, in the four corners inside the case and caseback, APSF and Gen screws are so similar that I was genuinely worried about mixing them up while taking the photos—they’re incredibly well-made.
The screws and locking plates on the end links (used to connect the case and the strap) are also well replicated.
Since replicas tend to have slight tolerances, the screws are intentionally made slightly shorter.
Nowadays, many watches labeled as 1:1 are not truly 1:1 in the real sense, but this 35-02 is a genuine 1:1 replica.
I disassembled both the genuine and the APSF replica, genuine on the left, APSF on the right.
These are all the components of the RM35-02, except for the movement, which we didn’t disassemble.
The case uses a sandwich structure, and the shape and construction of the middle case are accurately replicated in a true 1:1 manner.
The shape of the middle case has also been perfectly replicated. Without access to a genuine watch for disassembly, most versions on the market are actually based on photo proportions and guesswork.
There are dedicated screw sleeves inside the case. Many products on the market that claim to be “1:1” don’t actually include this component—they simply drill holes directly into a solid piece of carbon fiber.
The shape of the case and the structure of the strap ends have both been perfectly replicated.
The tube and crown are also beautifully crafted.
The shape and curvature of the bezel are completely identical to the genuine one. The NTPT carbon pattern is especially well done — this is where APSF truly excels.
Both the front and back components are fully compatible and interchangeable with genuine parts.
The caseback’s structure and shape, as well as the positioning and size of the engravings, are all very well done.
The structure of the inner bezel and the color of the text are both well done.
The printing does seem slightly thicker, but without a genuine one right next to it for comparison, it’s virtually impossible to notice.
The caseback’s glass and mounting structure have been perfectly replicated.
The front crystal is very well done in terms of shape and curvature, although there is a slight difference in clarity compared to the genuine one.
There are many small components and screws inside a watch.
The five-prong screws on the bezel, in the four corners inside the case and caseback, APSF and Gen screws are so similar that I was genuinely worried about mixing them up while taking the photos—they’re incredibly well-made.
The screws and locking plates on the end links (used to connect the case and the strap) are also well replicated.
Since replicas tend to have slight tolerances, the screws are intentionally made slightly shorter.
