Hypothetically…..Rolex, high horological pieces, & Richard Mille

[mongrelnomoad]

RM style budget and I’d be looking to bid on the Only Watch MB&F x Moser Streamliner just announced.

[kieselguhr]

Money not being a barrier, I would absolutely love to have an RM in my collection. But I typically like watches that are peculiar (even within popular traditional brands i.e. Milgauss Z-Blue) and RM is quite far and away from a traditional watch. My favourite RM being the 11-03. Particularly the one that JJ Lin wears.

[7sins]

For all you guys simultaneously bashing RM and Lamborghini :) How many of you have actually driven or handled one before, or are you basing your decision based off the perception of whom you assume the owners would be. I've met plenty of abrasive and crass people who don't own high end luxury items, can't extrapolate a small group of people represent the entire owner community.

[rmlovett1]

Originally Posted by PhilLynott

No judgement for those who own and love RM but definitely not for me. Altho it may just be my personality someone mentioned Lamborgini above and I’d rather just drive my Jeep even if I could afford a lambo. I’m not big into having eyes on me even wearing my rose gold Breguet on rubber gives me pause at times so yeah not a good fit for RM never quite got that world of the hobby.

Originally Posted by fskywalker

Not a fan of RM, from images above would probably pick the PP but in WG or PT (white metal)


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Originally Posted by tkdgod

That AP you posted is the one I would choose. I think it’s beautifully crafted and incredible piece

Originally Posted by vliberman

I much prefer MB&F evo models to RM; if I were to consider top dogs in sport’s category of HH, I would look at Greubel Forsey, MB&F, FPJ, PP, DeBethune and RM (in order listed). I don’t think you can go wrong with either, so choice is yours. For the money, nothing beats Rolex in sport’s category, however not considered HH.

Originally Posted by cy888

I'd go HH if $$$ wasn't an concern, likely a special edition pieces, like those from Only Watch auction.

From those listed, it would be Patek, FPJ, AP, with RM last on my list. Also many other HH brands to look at as others have listed.

Originally Posted by llngoc

If $$$ is no object in HH, the sky will be the limit. I would go to one of Philips/Christie's auctions and eat my heart out. I am sure anyone can burn through 10s of millions $$$ in a couple of seating very easily. How I wish...

Originally Posted by MILGAUSS88

Money's no object, I would not buy a RM.
Alot of other choices in that range from traditional to WTH.

Originally Posted by mongrelnomoad

RM style budget and I’d be looking to bid on the Only Watch MB&F x Moser Streamliner just announced.

[QUOTE=7sins;12966463]For all you guys simultaneously bashing RM and Lamborghini :)
Nicely done!!


Thanks all! Appreciate the feedback
Wouldn’t be choosing anything from pics I posted, just for illustration/context

[APhound]

I think a RM would be fun. I haven’t done it either. Prices got out of hand but I think it’s a little more realistic now. (Relatively)
I’ve gotten to handle a couple and I was very very impressed. My choice would be the grey bubba (55). I’ll post pics of the ones I checked out. More wow factor than almost anything. Only watch that comes to mind that was more impressive was a flying tourb offshore! (Will post a pic of that too


If I weren’t giving up any of my pieces and just adding I’d go for it! (In this “scenario”)

But ultimately I’d go with that AP you posted. AP is number one for me as far as what I think is cool and like to wear.

I’m surprised you don’t wear AP, I think for a guy like you; rose gold perpetual calendar blue dial. Call it a day.





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[GB-man]

Originally Posted by 7sins

For all you guys simultaneously bashing RM and Lamborghini :) How many of you have actually driven or handled one before, or are you basing your decision based off the perception of whom you assume the owners would be. I've met plenty of abrasive and crass people who don't own high end luxury items, can't extrapolate a small group of people represent the entire owner community.

To be fair B I did not say it was a diablo roadster on your arm lol

To answer your question have handled many RM have not driven a Lamborghini. I was more referring to the fact that the Huracan is the default new money/youtuber car.

[Bigdaddy38]

That FPJ was stunning! RMs are very cool and sporty if that is what you are going for, but the complications of the HH are pretty fantastic. I would include ALS in your search as they may do it the best. Maybe a platinum perpetual.

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[joli160]

Originally Posted by 7sins

For all you guys simultaneously bashing RM and Lamborghini :) How many of you have actually driven or handled one before, or are you basing your decision based off the perception of whom you assume the owners would be. I've met plenty of abrasive and crass people who don't own high end luxury items, can't extrapolate a small group of people represent the entire owner community.

Well said

[djnick]

I think you need to determine why exactly you want to make this purchase. If you indeed care about the quality, craftsmanship, and true high horology, there are plenty of amazing options that the average person wouldn't recognize on the street already mentioned here.

If you care about the brand recognition but also want something "high end" the the RM might be the right move for you. Really just need to be honest with yourself. An RM watchmaker even told me that he thinks the watches are extremely overpriced, but in the end all that matters is you have the budget and it accomplishes your person goal of the purchase and not what anyone else thinks

[abacona]

the last thing I would consider when making a large watch purchase is “what people think when they see me in this”

In my opinion nobody really cares that much, and how a watch makes you feel is much more important

Gives you butterflies? Have enough money? Just buy it imho


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[John Doyle]

If you want a daily sports piece, get the RM to scratch the itch. If you want a more delicate and classic / classy piece, go Patek for the complications. Depends what you're looking for.

[mspeed76]

it sounds like you already made up your mind rmlovett1 :)

imo RM is at the top of HH, I've sold everything else due to loss of interest

you can start with "basic" RMs and move to their vintage ones when you want a masterpiece

these arent rational purchases, follow your heart and you will be happy

[abacona]

Originally Posted by RRJ

Check out De Bethune, Greubel Forsey, Romain Gauthier and other, smaller indies. They offer better value for the money than RM. Greubel Forsey and Romain Gauthier can be had for great prices on the secondary market.

I do get RMs appeal though, their watches just look very cool and extremely unique. Finishing isn‘t really at the same level as their prices are.

Finishing isn’t there but shock resistance and corrosion proofing is (which is more their effort imo)

Sort of feels like you can’t have it all in these movements, even at this price range! But when the day comes that you can have it all, I expect it will be an RM movement that provides, not the other way around

To answer the OP, I went through the same consideration and only had enough disposable scratch to form a relationship with one brand. At the time it was RM or FPJ. I chose RM because I am very active and rarely wear formal attire. If I could go back, it might be with FPJ because wearing RM watches in public is a whole ordeal when it comes to safety. Kind of a hassle when you consider it’s just a watch.

I don’t really regret my decision though, because the ownership experience and journey has still been a rewarding experience. Every time I do wear my RM I feel like I’m wearing something truly special and fun - it puts a smile on my face without fail. My colleague ended up choosing FPJ at my suggestion and every time I see him I end up stealing his watch for a few minutes


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