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Joey_V · 6 February 2009, 05:56 PM

Hey fellas,

Any thoughts on BRM watches?

I had a few of their watches on my wrist today - trying them out for a potential "next" watch...

Just wanted to gather some thoughts on them...

topcat30093 · 7 February 2009, 12:12 AM

I had never heard about them until now.
So I shall look forward to reading some of the posts.

Mosco · 7 February 2009, 12:20 AM

Interesting cases - modded 7750 movements in the chrono's (but, hell, so is in the Hublot Big Bangs, which list between $10k and $100k). But the cases ARE very interesting, Bernard Richards followed the racing theme very, very well!

Hold their values pretty well (most models) and are great conversation pieces.

Dan Pierce · 7 February 2009, 12:41 AM

Never held or seen one in person but the designs are pretty cool. I just wonder if the design is too cool as to make reading the dial somewhat difficult.

Kinda pricey too. Very unique though.

dP

Joey_V · 7 February 2009, 07:05 AM

I have an AD nearby (sorta, 14mi away) and is one of the few dozen ADs in the USA for BRM.

What I like:
- Small company feel, a boutique watchmaker. You can call the president of the BRM USA and talk to him re the watch.
- They can work with your watch very quickly, no more 2-4 month wait for your watch to be serviced.
- Personal service and personal touch, very easy to switch around your watch. If you don't like the dial or the hands, you can send it in for a tune-up and a change of parts.

What I don't like:
- Run of the mill valjoux movement in the lower end watches.
- Very casual look, cannot wear with formal clothing.

I liked the V6, but not enough to spend the 3-4K on one. The V12 is too busy and I don't need another chronograph.

V6 on right, V12 on left:

What I REALLY liked was the big BRM R-50, their own movement, a unique look and a very "small 50mm" which actually fits on my wrist (<7in)! The movement is suspended, it is see-through with sapphire on the back. The rotor is AWESOME, it spins with minimal movement and it you can see it rotate. The movement is shaped like an engine also!

FANTASTIC watch! A wonderful conversation piece and a grail watch for me. And don't let the 50mm push you away, it actually fit me better than the Omega PO 45.5mm version (it's the lugs!)...

Mosco · 7 February 2009, 07:20 AM

Joey - that is very informative! You're right, I can't deal with paying over $3K for a Valjoux watch... never has been for me.... But that last one is gorgeous! Probably hard to find, huh?

Joey_V · 7 February 2009, 08:24 AM

The last one is hard to find but my AD has one and he discounts 30% for all watches BRM... bringing the $22K R50 to $15K. In the land of expensive timepieces, I doubt anything catches the eye like the R50.

BRM is such a small mom and pop company that I don't see why you can't have a BRM dealer call up BRM and have them make you an R50. It'd probably take a good month, but the results are STUNNING!

These guys produce less than 5000 pieces a year.... definitely an exclusive watchmaker. My next grail..

Slovak75 · 7 February 2009, 09:47 AM

Joey, Who in the Chicago area carries BRM? I'd love to go check them out.

Mosco · 7 February 2009, 12:44 PM

Joey,

Thanks buddy. Thanks a lot. Now I am trying to figure out what to sell to get that BRM. Just found one at about 40% off at one of my dealers - but that is still over 13k.... Man, it is a curse - this watch obsession!

Joey_V · 7 February 2009, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mosco

Joey,

Thanks buddy. Thanks a lot. Now I am trying to figure out what to sell to get that BRM. Just found one at about 40% off at one of my dealers - but that is still over 13k.... Man, it is a curse - this watch obsession!

Whoa whoa... you got a BRM dealer there? I need that info for future use man.... that guy gives more off than my AD and I would free myself from the tax-monster too....

Please pm me info on your AD...

I gotta get the R50 somehow... someday....

Joey

Joey_V · 7 February 2009, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slovak75

Joey, Who in the Chicago area carries BRM? I'd love to go check them out.

Cy Fredrics in Glenview, IL.

Google them.... nice people!

Joey_V · 7 February 2009, 05:40 PM

BTW, Mosco - if you get one.... please PLEASE post pics, buddy!!

Mosco · 8 February 2009, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joey_V

BTW, Mosco - if you get one.... please PLEASE post pics, buddy!!

This guy is not an AD - rater a light-grey dealer like myself. He only buys form AD's, but in bulk, hence the big ol' discounts. I have been looking at my collection trying to figure out what to sell and can't think of anything.... Maybe my wife's Ulysse Diver - nah, she'll kill me

Joey_V · 9 February 2009, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mosco

This guy is not an AD - rater a light-grey dealer like myself. He only buys form AD's, but in bulk, hence the big ol' discounts. I have been looking at my collection trying to figure out what to sell and can't think of anything.... Maybe my wife's Ulysse Diver - nah, she'll kill me

My guys an AD... so you got 30 (maybe more if you push him).... either way I'm sure you'll get one before me so dont forget to post pics!

Starwalker · 9 February 2009, 03:16 PM

hmm...you ever check out Richard Mille? i think they're a step or two up from the B.R.M

Mosco · 10 February 2009, 02:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joey_V

My guys an AD... so you got 30 (maybe more if you push him).... either way I'm sure you'll get one before me so dont forget to post pics!

Argh.... I am not getting one - in fact, I have to part with something from my collection. My wife and I are expecting twins in May, so I need to do some home improvements - primarily finish the basement. Only way to fund it now is to tearfully part with something. However - I would love to see pics, should you get one.

And Richard Mille is nice, indeed. However, very different from BRM. I would find it more comparable with Cvstos - http://cvstos.ch/ or Urwerk on the high end http://www.urwerk.com/

Later!

6 February 2009, 05:56 PM	#1
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	Any thoughts on BRM watches? Hey fellas, Any thoughts on BRM watches? I had a few of their watches on my wrist today - trying them out for a potential "next" watch... Just wanted to gather some thoughts on them... __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

7 February 2009, 12:12 AM	#2
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,460	I had never heard about them until now. So I shall look forward to reading some of the posts. __________________

7 February 2009, 12:20 AM	#3
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	Interesting cases - modded 7750 movements in the chrono's (but, hell, so is in the Hublot Big Bangs, which list between $10k and $100k). But the cases ARE very interesting, Bernard Richards followed the racing theme very, very well! Hold their values pretty well (most models) and are great conversation pieces. __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

7 February 2009, 12:41 AM	#4
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,216	Never held or seen one in person but the designs are pretty cool. I just wonder if the design is too cool as to make reading the dial somewhat difficult. Kinda pricey too. Very unique though. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

7 February 2009, 07:05 AM	#5
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	I have an AD nearby (sorta, 14mi away) and is one of the few dozen ADs in the USA for BRM. What I like: - Small company feel, a boutique watchmaker. You can call the president of the BRM USA and talk to him re the watch. - They can work with your watch very quickly, no more 2-4 month wait for your watch to be serviced. - Personal service and personal touch, very easy to switch around your watch. If you don't like the dial or the hands, you can send it in for a tune-up and a change of parts. What I don't like: - Run of the mill valjoux movement in the lower end watches. - Very casual look, cannot wear with formal clothing. I liked the V6, but not enough to spend the 3-4K on one. The V12 is too busy and I don't need another chronograph. V6 on right, V12 on left: What I REALLY liked was the big BRM R-50, their own movement, a unique look and a very "small 50mm" which actually fits on my wrist (<7in)! The movement is suspended, it is see-through with sapphire on the back. The rotor is AWESOME, it spins with minimal movement and it you can see it rotate. The movement is shaped like an engine also! FANTASTIC watch! A wonderful conversation piece and a grail watch for me. And don't let the 50mm push you away, it actually fit me better than the Omega PO 45.5mm version (it's the lugs!)... __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

7 February 2009, 07:20 AM	#6
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	Joey - that is very informative! You're right, I can't deal with paying over $3K for a Valjoux watch... never has been for me.... But that last one is gorgeous! Probably hard to find, huh? __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

7 February 2009, 08:24 AM	#7
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	The last one is hard to find but my AD has one and he discounts 30% for all watches BRM... bringing the $22K R50 to $15K. In the land of expensive timepieces, I doubt anything catches the eye like the R50. BRM is such a small mom and pop company that I don't see why you can't have a BRM dealer call up BRM and have them make you an R50. It'd probably take a good month, but the results are STUNNING! These guys produce less than 5000 pieces a year.... definitely an exclusive watchmaker. My next grail.. __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

7 February 2009, 09:47 AM	#8
Slovak75 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 101	Joey, Who in the Chicago area carries BRM? I'd love to go check them out.

7 February 2009, 12:44 PM	#9
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	Joey, Thanks buddy. Thanks a lot. Now I am trying to figure out what to sell to get that BRM. Just found one at about 40% off at one of my dealers - but that is still over 13k.... Man, it is a curse - this watch obsession! __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

7 February 2009, 05:40 PM	#12
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	BTW, Mosco - if you get one.... please PLEASE post pics, buddy!! __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

9 February 2009, 03:16 PM	#15
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