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4 July 2019, 06:00 PM | #31 | |
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4 July 2019, 07:16 PM | #32 |
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I bought a diamond encrusted Conquistador Cortez brand new in around 2007/2008 and sold it around 3 years ago for a small fraction of what I paid for it.When I bought it I thought it was the dogs danglies but I think the FM brand just went out of fashion,big time.
I did like RM for a while-I respect the workmanship that goes into one but my interest was waned now and for me I don’t think they hold the timeless appeal of Rolex/PP |
4 July 2019, 07:29 PM | #33 |
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Love them, have tried them on and even regulated one. But way way way out of my league.
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4 July 2019, 08:03 PM | #34 |
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I like the fact that they are true sports watches, and luxury watches at that. Basically the rich guy’s g-shock.
I’m still not quite sold on the look - they are so in the trend that they will inevitably look dated in 10 years time. That’s not something my budget can withstand, but maybe on day I will win the lottery. |
4 July 2019, 08:40 PM | #35 |
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4 July 2019, 08:43 PM | #36 |
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Have no desire for RM. They don't do it for me at all. Handled a number of them at the Audemars Piguet factory including some very special pieces (one or two of which were not even made public yet) and I still was pretty underwhelmed.
Not my cup of tea but we are all different. So to all you RM loving TRF members out there good luck in getting whatever your heart desires! |
4 July 2019, 09:03 PM | #37 |
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I like them. But not sure I love them to pony up the money for one. I think the brand is unique and interesting. But then I also think, will they stand the test of time? Maybe. But at the end of the day I like the simplicity and classical look of PP over most any RM.
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4 July 2019, 09:21 PM | #38 |
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I thought that I was a bit of a PP snob. Mostly vintage in my collection. Recently purchased a 5167 and LOVE it. The Aqua got all the wrist time, and the vintage PP was starting to get dusty in the safe.
My problem was I had what equated to at least one RM sitting in the safe not getting any wrist time. So I move a few PP and purchased my first RM016. Now my problem is the 5167 is jealous that it doesn't get the wrist time it used to. LOVE the RM016. I will add that I am a bit of a sucker when it comes to the skeleton movement. OH, BTW I also own a couple of great FM. I doubt they will leave my collection as no one does complications like FM (crazy hours and secret hours) |
4 July 2019, 11:07 PM | #39 |
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I think RM makes some interesting pieces. I think that they are a large part marketing and hype, but some of them are horologically very interesting. The entry level pieces are very blah though.
I personally like the RM 35-02 a lot. I would never pay the market price for that watch, let alone MSRP. It would be a fun watch at say 30K, but not 200K. It's a league that is way above me, and I'm content with letting the big boys play in that league. For 200K I'd much rather have a 5970P, 5270P or 5370P. |
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4 July 2019, 11:22 PM | #42 |
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4 July 2019, 11:24 PM | #43 |
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Btw one of the reasons I’ve become interested in RM is the skeletonized movement. I really wanted an AP openworks...but alas no one will sell me one. :(
And I’m not about to go start an AP relationship from scratch. There are a few interesting watches but I don’t think the spend will be enough to get me on the openworks list. |
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5 July 2019, 12:31 AM | #45 |
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I think they're really impressive. I tried on a friends, but its a little too busy for my taste.
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5 July 2019, 12:38 AM | #46 |
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I don’t think the morning after will be pretty.
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5 July 2019, 01:54 AM | #47 |
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I do not like them, in photos or in the flesh. Bulky and ugly.
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5 July 2019, 02:05 AM | #48 | |
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I have 4 Pateks and 2 RMs including the 11-02... I have had a number of people comment on how they like the 11-02 when they see me wearing but only one knew who RM was and the value. The others just thought it looked cool
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5 July 2019, 02:18 AM | #52 |
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I dig RM!
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5 July 2019, 02:20 AM | #53 |
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5 July 2019, 02:25 AM | #55 | |
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As for broadening my collection... Many of my watches were impulse buy so I need to kick off this watch buying habit. I already have too many watches and can't wear them all, so I just wait and see until something comes along that I really want. It took me > 6 months to confirm that I really want the 5170P. If you like the RM and money is no object, by all means go ahead and make yourself happy.
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5 July 2019, 02:35 AM | #57 |
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Good idea. At the very least, you should try it on many times to be sure.
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5 July 2019, 02:36 AM | #58 |
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I have tried to obtain RM 11-03 and RM 35-02 but could not get those watches at retail. I agree with DR Golf's comment that 5711 at retail is very easy to obtain compared to RM 11 or RM 35 at retail. Even a Patek enamel world timer is easy to obtain compared to those RMs
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5 July 2019, 02:50 AM | #60 |
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Being a ninja is all about stealth, wearing an RM is all about creating noise - the two aren’t compatible.
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