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dwjez14 · 26 November 2018, 07:18 AM

What is all the hype about these watches. Why do they cost so much ? Do they hace some sort of cutting edge technology other watches do not ??

OmegaJJH · 26 November 2018, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by dwjez14

What is all the hype about these watches. Why do they cost so much ? Do they hace some sort of cutting edge technology other watches do not ??

In short, yes!

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Snow-Dweller · 26 November 2018, 07:21 AM

Marketing

dwjez14 · 26 November 2018, 07:27 AM

Maybe it’s just a bitcoin bubble that will pop ?

dwjez14 · 26 November 2018, 07:27 AM

They do look really cool but come on. I can get so many other cool watches for the price of even his cheapest watch

superstarmar · 26 November 2018, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by dwjez14

They do look really cool but come on. I can get so many other cool watches for the price of even his cheapest watch

I agree, not a fan...
Extremely overpriced and for whatever cutting edge
technology so to speak is used I'd rather buy a nice
cutting edge car or invest in real estate ...

I personally see no value in the brand..

DLRIDES · 26 November 2018, 07:35 AM

They look like a $10 flea market watch .................

Burlington · 26 November 2018, 07:53 AM

It’s a combination of exotic materials, specialised designs and movements, very low production numbers and price point exclusivity at play.

Certainly not for everyone’s tastes but they do have some great pieces for sure. The overly gaudy ones though are a bit much for me.

Rrpdc · 26 November 2018, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by DLRIDES

They look like a $10 flea market watch .................

+1. Totally agree.

Rolex addict · 26 November 2018, 08:16 AM

Exclusivity.

Watch This · 26 November 2018, 08:53 AM

I appreciate the craftsmanship but find most of the dials extremely hard to read.

Star Ferry · 26 November 2018, 09:09 AM

When I meet someone wearing RM they (almost) invariably have personal issues

woodsworth · 26 November 2018, 09:14 AM

RM uses cutting edge technology not only in their movements, but also with case materials. Everything on an RM is finished to a really high degree (their movements are built by Renaud et Papi / AP).

Are they overpriced? Sure, but so is a Rolex.

tritium8 · 26 November 2018, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by woodsworth

Are they overpriced? Sure, but so is a Rolex.

How dare you!!!

goin camping · 26 November 2018, 09:17 AM

Not an easy watch to read the time on.

woodsworth · 26 November 2018, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by tritium8

How dare you!!!

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Fat_ninja · 26 November 2018, 09:23 AM

I think its cool watches but not enough to get me to spend that type of money.

Chiboy · 26 November 2018, 09:31 AM

I try to never say anything about Richard Mille because I don't "get" them, but since you asked: I think that if I didn't know they were six digit watches, I would think they were three digit watches.

I have never seen one in person, other than walking by their boutique on Rodeo Drive while on vaca. They hardly seem like the style of watches that will stand the test of time once athletes and rappers and whomever else likes them move on. But I could be way wrong.

Vaxe · 26 November 2018, 09:39 AM

I think they make some cool watches, really dig their Velcro straps too.
Mille is a marketing genius, selling $50k watches (compared to industry metrics) for $200k+. He pretty much created a new segment in luxury watches where ceramic+quartz+nylon are valued over gold and sells for 5x as much as a similar by function Patek.

I’m clearly not in the uber rich demographic these are targeted for, but I appreciate folks with enough F-you $$$ to splurge on something that probably won’t be around in 20 years. You know, instead of buying evergreen Patek PCC and real estate with the same money, but they probably already have all those.

Watch This · 26 November 2018, 09:49 AM

How does their resale value hold up?

woodsworth · 26 November 2018, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Watch This

How does their resale value hold up?

Many of the models hold up very well.. ala Daytona status

Burlington · 26 November 2018, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Watch This

How does their resale value hold up?

Varies model to model. Some can also fetch a big premium & are hard/ impossible to get at MSRP.

Same availability game as Rolex, PP and to a lesser extent AP right now.

kearez · 26 November 2018, 10:51 AM

Exclusivity and craftsmanship. It’s just like Patek/AP but more of radical modern design.

GB-man · 26 November 2018, 11:42 AM

Exclusivity combined with the fact that they make a really nice watch. Some designs are hideous though. Think of them as a more expensive niche AP without the history.

THC · 26 November 2018, 11:52 AM

Not my cup of tea at all... do not get these watches at all.. Patek’s yes, but blech to RMs

Wesley Crusher · 26 November 2018, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Star Ferry

When I meet someone wearing RM they (almost) invariably have personal issues

I wonder what forum Texex is trolling these days.

Vaxe · 26 November 2018, 01:46 PM

lol I think we all know
5 letters starts with e ends with t

That and Porsche, still active there

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Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

I wonder what forum Texex is trolling these days.

Star Ferry · 26 November 2018, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

I wonder what forum Texex is trolling these days.

I try not to pollute my mind with such crass topics

superstarmar · 26 November 2018, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Star Ferry

I try not to pollute my mind with such crass topics

Danny83 · 26 November 2018, 02:25 PM

If you dont know they are not for you

26 November 2018, 07:18 AM	#1
dwjez14 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: Danny Location: Mansfield , Texas Watch: All of them Posts: 2,381	Richard Mille why so much What is all the hype about these watches. Why do they cost so much ? Do they hace some sort of cutting edge technology other watches do not ??

26 November 2018, 07:21 AM	#3
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26 November 2018, 07:35 AM	#7
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26 November 2018, 07:53 AM	#8
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,643	It’s a combination of exotic materials, specialised designs and movements, very low production numbers and price point exclusivity at play. Certainly not for everyone’s tastes but they do have some great pieces for sure. The overly gaudy ones though are a bit much for me. __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

26 November 2018, 09:31 AM	#18
Chiboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: Daytona Posts: 5,572	I try to never say anything about Richard Mille because I don't "get" them, but since you asked: I think that if I didn't know they were six digit watches, I would think they were three digit watches. I have never seen one in person, other than walking by their boutique on Rodeo Drive while on vaca. They hardly seem like the style of watches that will stand the test of time once athletes and rappers and whomever else likes them move on. But I could be way wrong. __________________ Datejust w/black Tapestry dial (1985) / Daytona (2016)

26 November 2018, 07:27 AM	#4
dwjez14 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: Danny Location: Mansfield , Texas Watch: All of them Posts: 2,381	Maybe it’s just a bitcoin bubble that will pop ?

26 November 2018, 08:16 AM	#10
Rolex addict Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: The Enabler Location: South Cackalacky Watch: me crash my bike Posts: 5,564	Exclusivity.

26 November 2018, 08:53 AM	#11
Watch This Banned Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: In your head Watch: SS YMII Posts: 1,619	I appreciate the craftsmanship but find most of the dials extremely hard to read.

26 November 2018, 09:09 AM	#12
Star Ferry Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: down by the river Posts: 4,926	When I meet someone wearing RM they (almost) invariably have personal issues

26 November 2018, 09:14 AM	#13
woodsworth "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: 100 Acre Wood Posts: 959	RM uses cutting edge technology not only in their movements, but also with case materials. Everything on an RM is finished to a really high degree (their movements are built by Renaud et Papi / AP). Are they overpriced? Sure, but so is a Rolex.

26 November 2018, 09:17 AM	#15
goin camping "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Milo Location: Mojave Desert Posts: 922	Not an easy watch to read the time on.

26 November 2018, 09:23 AM	#17
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	I think its cool watches but not enough to get me to spend that type of money.

26 November 2018, 09:39 AM	#19
Vaxe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Austin TX Posts: 2,122	I think they make some cool watches, really dig their Velcro straps too. Mille is a marketing genius, selling $50k watches (compared to industry metrics) for $200k+. He pretty much created a new segment in luxury watches where ceramic+quartz+nylon are valued over gold and sells for 5x as much as a similar by function Patek. I’m clearly not in the uber rich demographic these are targeted for, but I appreciate folks with enough F-you $$$ to splurge on something that probably won’t be around in 20 years. You know, instead of buying evergreen Patek PCC and real estate with the same money, but they probably already have all those.

26 November 2018, 09:49 AM	#20
Watch This Banned Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: In your head Watch: SS YMII Posts: 1,619	How does their resale value hold up?

26 November 2018, 10:51 AM	#23
kearez "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: 36000FT Posts: 701	Exclusivity and craftsmanship. It’s just like Patek/AP but more of radical modern design.

26 November 2018, 11:42 AM	#24
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Exclusivity combined with the fact that they make a really nice watch. Some designs are hideous though. Think of them as a more expensive niche AP without the history. __________________

26 November 2018, 11:52 AM	#25
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,666	Not my cup of tea at all... do not get these watches at all.. Patek’s yes, but blech to RMs

26 November 2018, 02:25 PM	#30
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,312	If you dont know they are not for you

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