RGM 250
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RGM 250
I recently visited the RGM Watch Company for a tour and I purchased a watch.
Here's a link to my photo report of the tour that I had posted recently: http://christopherwardforum.com/viewtop ... 33&t=13849
And here is my new Model 250. Rich Baugh, RGM designer and general manager, told me they are making a series of 25 pieces for this design. The dial is silver brushed finished. Hands are flame-blued steel. The sapphire crystal has an AR coating on the inside surface only. C3 lume is applied on the hands and markers.
The caliber is a RGM-customized Valgranges A07.111 "top" grade with Glucydur balance and Anachron hairspring. The movement is rhodium plated with areas of Côtes de Genève and perlage. It shows through a sapphire caseback with etched lettering.
The case measures 42 mm x 15 mm. I was given the choice of full polish, or polish with brushed sides. I selected the latter -- I like the contrasting textures.
The 22 mm strap is black Louisiana alligator with a signed RGM buckle in stainless steel.
It was a pleasure to tour the RGM company and I think I left with the perfect souvenir!
Here's a link to my photo report of the tour that I had posted recently: http://christopherwardforum.com/viewtop ... 33&t=13849
And here is my new Model 250. Rich Baugh, RGM designer and general manager, told me they are making a series of 25 pieces for this design. The dial is silver brushed finished. Hands are flame-blued steel. The sapphire crystal has an AR coating on the inside surface only. C3 lume is applied on the hands and markers.
The caliber is a RGM-customized Valgranges A07.111 "top" grade with Glucydur balance and Anachron hairspring. The movement is rhodium plated with areas of Côtes de Genève and perlage. It shows through a sapphire caseback with etched lettering.
The case measures 42 mm x 15 mm. I was given the choice of full polish, or polish with brushed sides. I selected the latter -- I like the contrasting textures.
The 22 mm strap is black Louisiana alligator with a signed RGM buckle in stainless steel.
It was a pleasure to tour the RGM company and I think I left with the perfect souvenir!
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Re: RGM 250
Beautiful, old chap!
You have some very nice arrivals at the moment!
You have some very nice arrivals at the moment!
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Re: RGM 250
[quote="28800bph"]I recently visited the RGM Watch Company for a tour and I purchased a watch.
Here's a link to my photo report of the tour that I had posted recently: http://christopherwardforum.com/viewtop ... 33&t=13849
And here is my new Model 250. Rich Baugh,
Very nice find and Lovely looking movement
Not a model or manufacturer i've seen before
The case side is a little reminiscent of the C5 side profile
Regards
RichT
Here's a link to my photo report of the tour that I had posted recently: http://christopherwardforum.com/viewtop ... 33&t=13849
And here is my new Model 250. Rich Baugh,
Very nice find and Lovely looking movement
Not a model or manufacturer i've seen before
The case side is a little reminiscent of the C5 side profile
Regards
RichT
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Japanese Quartz/Autos etc ...
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Re: RGM 250
Ooh, I like that. Very elegant indeed.
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Re: RGM 250
Very cool watch....and a ton of meaning with your site visit. Love the decoration.
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Re: RGM 250
A very good clear looking watch, congratulations.
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Re: RGM 250
Very nice. I particularly like the caseback treatment, which shows off the modified Valgranges in all its glory. Good to see a movement and case that fit well together size-wise.
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Re: RGM 250
Personally it's not for me although i do like the back of it
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Re: RGM 250
I know this is not for everyone, but I find this to be a wonderfully elegant piece. A terrific addition!
I am familiar with RGM and their quality is exceptional.
I am familiar with RGM and their quality is exceptional.
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Re: RGM 250
I like that. A lot
Am I right thinking that some of their cases( including this one ) come from Roland Kemmner ?
Am I right thinking that some of their cases( including this one ) come from Roland Kemmner ?
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Re: RGM 250
Found the answer to my own question in an old mail from Roland:
"We mainly produce watches or parts for other brands like Dornblüth, Tourby, Timefactors, Kobold, RGM, Wilson-Watch-Works, Blancier and so on.
Best Regards
Roland"
"We mainly produce watches or parts for other brands like Dornblüth, Tourby, Timefactors, Kobold, RGM, Wilson-Watch-Works, Blancier and so on.
Best Regards
Roland"
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Re: RGM 250
Very interesting info, thanks Jan!Jan wrote:Found the answer to my own question in an old mail from Roland:
"We mainly produce watches or parts for other brands like Dornblüth, Tourby, Timefactors, Kobold, RGM, Wilson-Watch-Works, Blancier and so on.
Best Regards
Roland"