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Ticking_Sonata · 5 April 2012, 12:00 AM

Hey guys, I just wonder why richard mille watch is very expensive, my dad is a richard mille fan when I asked the reason why he just said because all of the watches are very limited. Only that, the quality of the watch is not really reasonable for the price, but because they are very limited and exclusive it balances with the price. Do you agree with that??

dysondiver · 5 April 2012, 12:10 AM

you pays your money , you makes your choice ....
as my grandad used to say.

kilyung · 5 April 2012, 12:12 AM

It's a very precision in-house movement. I've been interested in them for years but I hesitate to jump in because a) they wear huge and b) you could buy a Rolex for the cost of service.

ducatidoc · 5 April 2012, 12:50 AM

You are paying for the build quality and the exclusivity. Everybody in the world reaches a price point that is their personal zenith. For some, it's a Seiko, some a Rolex, and for some very fortunate individuals, a Richard Mille. If you can afford it, it's worth it.

chazha · 5 April 2012, 12:52 AM

Its because they are entirely made by AP:)

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2th Dr · 5 April 2012, 12:52 AM

Good watches they are, but have never appealed to me.

TSW · 5 April 2012, 12:56 AM

I would say they are worth every penny, The craftsmanship and quality are excellent.
And some of the technique and material they use are from F1 cars and airplanes.

Here is my favorite model!

dysondiver · 5 April 2012, 12:58 AM

wow ,,, now thats an expensive picture , by anyones standards... sweet all the same though.

ducatidoc · 5 April 2012, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by TSW

I would say they are worth every penny, The craftsmanship and quality are excellent.
And some of the technique and material they use are from F1 cars and airplanes.

Here is my favorite model!

Damn, those are pretty. BTW, they are well beyond my personal price point for the forseeable future.

TSW · 5 April 2012, 01:04 AM

Thank you guy's!
It will take some time until i'll get my Ti 11, But it's a grail watch for so the wait will be worth it

gwalker · 5 April 2012, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by TSW

Thank you guy's!
It will take some time until i'll get my Ti 11, But it's a grail watch for so the wait will be worth it

Thanks Thomas. You always have the best pics.

ratae1950 · 5 April 2012, 02:56 AM

I'm not qualified to question the merits of the RM mechanics, but with regard to aesthetics they seem a bit over the top and somewhat garish. Not only that, they are so busy that they barely satisfy the basic functional requirement of 'telling the time'.

It might be more cost effective to have a custom tee shirt made up [could be Zegna, Versace etc.,] printed with "I am really really rich....." or if you do use an exclusive Italian designer.....Io sono veramente ricca!!!!

and forget schlepping half a million dollars around at the end of your arm.

DiamondJack · 5 April 2012, 02:58 AM

I struggle with the size of a standard AP Chrono and therefore definitely find the RM too big. I have tried a few on but its just not my thing......

Luckily .......

Ticking_Sonata · 5 April 2012, 03:29 AM

When I see his RM 011 it's just too busy for me in my opinion and too big for him, but wear a RM give a different feeling for him, he said. The brand name is very poweful, but for me the price just too high for a watch.

TSW · 5 April 2012, 04:18 AM

Who cares about readability..when you got a F1 car on your wrist

TSW · 5 April 2012, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by gwalker

Thanks Thomas. You always have the best pics.

Thanks Gunny

ratae1950 · 5 April 2012, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by TSW

Who cares about readability..when you got a F1 car on your wrist

Using the same design logic I assume the F1 car doesn't need wheels.

TSW · 5 April 2012, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ratae1950

Using the same design logic I assume the F1 car doesn't need wheels.

Your right...Who needs wheels when there is always beautiful girls in the pit area

h999r · 5 April 2012, 05:17 AM

I think RM is worth every penny ... as light as feather. Love them all :)

TSW · 5 April 2012, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by h999r

I think RM is worth every penny ... as light as feather. Love them all :)

MoBe · 5 April 2012, 06:17 AM

If you can afford to pay for the innovation go ahead but RM does not fit my criteria for value.

BarkMaster · 5 April 2012, 07:11 AM

Sounds like a great timepiece. Just looking at the pcitures, they appear to be the grandfather clock on the wrist HUGE... but like I hear about my beloved bark all the time: "to each his own".

I say, it's worth it to you if you can afford it and you feel good about it.

h999r · 5 April 2012, 07:22 AM

It's not as big size as you think, because of the curvy shape of the watch. Hublot king power, Breitling Bentley and some Panerai models are bigger size then RM 011.
Just feel different wearing this watch on your wrist.

RRGHOST1 · 5 April 2012, 07:37 AM

Well RM is not my zenith in watches but i think i would rather have a Zenith than a RM. Ugly IMO.

eric23 · 5 April 2012, 07:59 AM

I would get one if I had a spare 100K, They look nice!

HL65 · 5 April 2012, 08:31 AM

Amazing watches!! Someday perhaps...

Ticking_Sonata · 5 April 2012, 08:41 AM

Hahaha, RM it's not my cup of tea. I just confused why dad buy that expensive watch. He can buy 3 ROO with the money and give one for me lolz.

so sad

FeelingTheBlues · 5 April 2012, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Amazing watches!! Someday perhaps...

Stay tuned, ladies and gentlemen, for our Highlander is about to start another incoming thread!

As for Richard Mille, they look very special indeed and the limited edition aspect is interesting but with their looks I'm afraid I wouldn't be interested to own one unless I had other more casual and versatile watches. However, I must say that from what I read (although I haven't read that much on them) their movements are supposed to be very amazing.

HL65 · 5 April 2012, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

Stay tuned, ladies and gentlemen, for our Highlander is about to start another incoming thread!

As for Richard Mille, they look very special indeed and the limited edition aspect is interesting but with their looks I'm afraid I wouldn't be interested to own one unless I had other more casual and versatile watches. However, I must say that from what I read (although I haven't read that much on them) their movements are supposed to be very amazing.

Not any time soon Carl!! I really want to win my bet with me wifey!!!

gwalker · 5 April 2012, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Not any time soon Carl!! I really want to win my bet with me wifey!!!

Ken, a RM would bit your collection quite nicely. Just a few months to wait.

There is a RM in eBay for $162.50 but the description says it "needs work" cracked glass and doesn't take batteries. HAHA

5 April 2012, 12:00 AM	#1
Ticking_Sonata "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: mon Location: earth Posts: 670	richard mille?? worth it?? Hey guys, I just wonder why richard mille watch is very expensive, my dad is a richard mille fan when I asked the reason why he just said because all of the watches are very limited. Only that, the quality of the watch is not really reasonable for the price, but because they are very limited and exclusive it balances with the price. Do you agree with that??

5 April 2012, 12:50 AM	#4
ducatidoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: the doc side Watch: zenith Posts: 3,779	You are paying for the build quality and the exclusivity. Everybody in the world reaches a price point that is their personal zenith. For some, it's a Seiko, some a Rolex, and for some very fortunate individuals, a Richard Mille. If you can afford it, it's worth it. __________________ The payments remain long after the novelty has worn off. # 26371 NAWCC Member

5 April 2012, 12:52 AM	#5
chazha "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: ChairmanMao Location: NY, US Watch: mickey watch Posts: 837	Its because they are entirely made by AP:) Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk __________________ I am always single, even when I am married.

5 April 2012, 12:56 AM	#7
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	I would say they are worth every penny, The craftsmanship and quality are excellent. And some of the technique and material they use are from F1 cars and airplanes. Here is my favorite model! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

5 April 2012, 01:04 AM	#10
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Thank you guy's! It will take some time until i'll get my Ti 11, But it's a grail watch for so the wait will be worth it __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

5 April 2012, 12:10 AM	#2
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	you pays your money , you makes your choice .... as my grandad used to say.

5 April 2012, 12:12 AM	#3
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	It's a very precision in-house movement. I've been interested in them for years but I hesitate to jump in because a) they wear huge and b) you could buy a Rolex for the cost of service.

5 April 2012, 12:52 AM	#6
2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,714	Good watches they are, but have never appealed to me.

5 April 2012, 12:58 AM	#8
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	wow ,,, now thats an expensive picture , by anyones standards... sweet all the same though.

5 April 2012, 02:56 AM	#12
ratae1950 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Cambridge Ma Posts: 2,331	I'm not qualified to question the merits of the RM mechanics, but with regard to aesthetics they seem a bit over the top and somewhat garish. Not only that, they are so busy that they barely satisfy the basic functional requirement of 'telling the time'. It might be more cost effective to have a custom tee shirt made up [could be Zegna, Versace etc.,] printed with "I am really really rich....." or if you do use an exclusive Italian designer.....Io sono veramente ricca!!!! and forget schlepping half a million dollars around at the end of your arm. __________________ Yunnoworameenmiduck

5 April 2012, 02:58 AM	#13
DiamondJack "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London Watch: Quite a few Posts: 4,315	I struggle with the size of a standard AP Chrono and therefore definitely find the RM too big. I have tried a few on but its just not my thing...... Luckily .......

5 April 2012, 03:29 AM	#14
Ticking_Sonata "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: mon Location: earth Posts: 670	When I see his RM 011 it's just too busy for me in my opinion and too big for him, but wear a RM give a different feeling for him, he said. The brand name is very poweful, but for me the price just too high for a watch.

5 April 2012, 04:18 AM	#15
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Who cares about readability..when you got a F1 car on your wrist __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

5 April 2012, 05:17 AM	#19
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	I think RM is worth every penny ... as light as feather. Love them all :) Attached Images

5 April 2012, 06:17 AM	#21
MoBe "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 6,773	If you can afford to pay for the innovation go ahead but RM does not fit my criteria for value.

5 April 2012, 07:11 AM	#22
BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	Sounds like a great timepiece. Just looking at the pcitures, they appear to be the grandfather clock on the wrist HUGE... but like I hear about my beloved bark all the time: "to each his own". I say, it's worth it to you if you can afford it and you feel good about it. __________________ BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK

5 April 2012, 07:22 AM	#23
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	It's not as big size as you think, because of the curvy shape of the watch. Hublot king power, Breitling Bentley and some Panerai models are bigger size then RM 011. Just feel different wearing this watch on your wrist.

5 April 2012, 07:37 AM	#24
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,997	Well RM is not my zenith in watches but i think i would rather have a Zenith than a RM. Ugly IMO.

5 April 2012, 07:59 AM	#25
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	I would get one if I had a spare 100K, They look nice!

5 April 2012, 08:31 AM	#26
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	Amazing watches!! Someday perhaps... __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

5 April 2012, 08:41 AM	#27
Ticking_Sonata "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: mon Location: earth Posts: 670	Hahaha, RM it's not my cup of tea. I just confused why dad buy that expensive watch. He can buy 3 ROO with the money and give one for me lolz. so sad

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