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texex91 · 25 July 2015, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by conkers

I would take an 11 over a 30 99 times out of a hundred. You should try the 11 before deciding. Similar price points unless you go for a special limited edition 11 in which case, the price is appreciably higher.

Very wise words from the RM expert

DECR · 25 July 2015, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by conkers

I would take an 11 over a 30 99 times out of a hundred. You should try the 11 before deciding. Similar price points unless you go for a special limited edition 11 in which case, the price is appreciably higher.

Thanks Roger. Will take your advice.

Yesterday I tried the 30 in RG and the 11 in white ceramic. Size wise they looked the same but in terms of complications I believe the 11 could be more useful. Anyway, I have to decide if getting a RM or a Datograph. This same AD is getting a Dato up/down platinum for me that tentatively arrives in august. I will stay my course and wait for it before jumping to buy anything else. Datograph is a grail of mine.

DECR · 25 July 2015, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by texex91

Very wise words from the RM expert

Yep. Seems the 11 is the safe bet when it comes to RM. But as you say, the difficult part is finding one.

Nice thread!

DECR · 25 July 2015, 11:21 PM

Here is a pic of the 30 I tried yesterday. The ergonomics make it feel very comfortable.

DECR · 25 July 2015, 11:23 PM

Another.

texex91 · 25 July 2015, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by DECR

Thanks Roger. Will take your advice.

Yesterday I tried the 30 in RG and the 11 in white ceramic. Size wise they looked the same but in terms of complications I believe the 11 could be more useful. Anyway, I have to decide if getting a RM or a Datograph. This same AD is getting a Dato up/down platinum for me that tentatively arrives in august. I will stay my course and wait for it before jumping to buy anything else. Datograph is a grail of mine.

Great shots Diego.

As to Dato or RM (011), I really think two completely different watches.

For me it would be an AND vs an OR.

Could see both in a collection as one is really a 'dress watch' and one is the quintessential 'sports watch'. Truly depends on your lifestyle.

For me it's sports watches 100% of the time, as I don't really wear suits or formal attire and even when I do, nothing like rocking a great RM.

DECR · 26 July 2015, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by texex91

Great shots Diego.

As to Dato or RM (011), I really think two completely different watches.

For me it would be an AND vs an OR.

Could see both in a collection as one is really a 'dress watch' and one is the quintessential 'sports watch'. Truly depends on your lifestyle.

For me it's sports watches 100% of the time, as I don't really wear suits or formal attire and even when I do, nothing like rocking a great RM.

Thanks Paul!

You are totally right, it is a AND not an OR decision. Both are beautiful watches and leaders in their segments. Hopefully some day I can own both.

conkers · 26 July 2015, 11:00 AM

What size is your wrist - it looks a bit large to me?

texex91 · 26 July 2015, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by conkers

What size is your wrist - it looks a bit large to me?

Roger you know better than to call RM watches too big

Photos are never correct...especially with shots of RM's.

conkers · 26 July 2015, 12:04 PM

That's a fair point Paul. Just thought it looked a little big in the first pic.

DECR · 26 July 2015, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by conkers

What size is your wrist - it looks a bit large to me?

6.75 and to be honest I also felt it was a bit in the large side.

texex91 · 26 July 2015, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by DECR

6.75 and to be honest I also felt it was a bit in the large side.

Well all RM's seem a bit larger because of the height of the watch. However, the curved back makes them so comfortable and once you have it on they are not large by any means.

I have a 6.5" wrist and it's perfect. Pics and side angles make any RM look a little larger.

Go with your gut, but it's such a comfortable watch you won't even notice wearing it.

Keep us updated on the hunt...

edo · 29 July 2015, 12:40 AM

Here is new grey Bubba in normal light. Photo by expresswatches.

texex91 · 29 July 2015, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by edo

Here is new grey Bubba in normal light. Photo by expresswatches.

Awesome Edo--wow that is a great color combo.

Too bad it's only for sale in the following RM Boutiques: London, Paris, Geneva, Harrods, Dubai, Monaco, Milan, Abu Dhabi and Doha.

Would love to see this piece in person

lapince · 30 July 2015, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by edo

Here is new grey Bubba in normal light. Photo by expresswatches.

Very cool, about the RM030 I tend to like it more than the 011, but if it's priced the same in this case maybe the 011 is a better buy, just find it strange that a chrono is priced same as a PR even if it has declutchable rotor, but I guess they need to be seen in real, maybe the 011 looks better, there was a video posted here not long ago where you saw the new carbon 011 and the light reflects incredibly on the movement, in any case they do look incredible whatever the model...

conkers · 30 July 2015, 09:35 AM

Just been offered a 15 in WG and an 8 in WG - no pics yet. Both very serious pieces!!

Marciano490 · 30 July 2015, 09:53 AM

Why choose? Do both. King Solomon would.

conkers · 30 July 2015, 10:48 AM

Hahaha good idea. Getting an accurate sense of market price for both pieces is very challenging. Anyone any thoughts?

texex91 · 30 July 2015, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by conkers

Just been offered a 15 in WG and an 8 in WG - no pics yet. Both very serious pieces!!

NOW we are talking...008 has my vote. Tourb/Split seconds--HEAVY hitter

AMAZING RM Roger!

Pics of the 008 if you get a chance.

lapince · 30 July 2015, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by conkers

Just been offered a 15 in WG and an 8 in WG - no pics yet. Both very serious pieces!!

woah now those are heavy hitters

Marciano490 · 30 July 2015, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by texex91

NOW we are talking...008 has my vote. Tourb/Split seconds--HEAVY hitter

AMAZING RM Roger!

Pics of the 008 if you get a chance.

Definitely the 8 if you're getting only one. They're so rare it's hard to even get a sense of the going rate for them.

el1125 · 30 July 2015, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by edo

Here is new grey Bubba in normal light. Photo by expresswatches.

IMO this is the nicest bubba of all

fmc000 · 30 July 2015, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by conkers

Just been offered a 15 in WG and an 8 in WG - no pics yet. Both very serious pieces!!

My goodness! The 008 is one of the best RM ever made IMHO. I don't like very much the casework on the 015 so for me it would be an easy choice. For reference, here is the 008 and this is the 015.

HL65 · 30 July 2015, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by texex91

NOW we are talking...008 has my vote. Tourb/Split seconds--HEAVY hitter

AMAZING RM Roger!

Pics of the 008 if you get a chance.

X2

lapince · 30 July 2015, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by HL65

X2

+3

conkers · 30 July 2015, 09:32 PM

Viewing on Saturday!

texex91 · 30 July 2015, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by conkers

Viewing on Saturday!

Fantastic Roger

Look forward to pics of the 008 and your initial thoughts.

Colin W · 31 July 2015, 07:33 AM

Way to go Roger - great find. Please try & get a few pics for us to drool over😝

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

conkers · 31 July 2015, 09:50 AM

It's with a dealer that is known for sky high prices, so I suspect that it will be a fruitless visit, but liquidity on these pieces is very weak presumably, so maybe I can persuade him to be commercial about it!

texex91 · 31 July 2015, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by conkers

It's with a dealer that is known for sky high prices, so I suspect that it will be a fruitless visit, but liquidity on these pieces is very weak presumably, so maybe I can persuade him to be commercial about it!

At that price point ($500k+), almost any brand liquidity is challenging.

I have a feeling Roger can be VERY persuasive and have him see the light to let that 008 go at a reasonable price

31 July 2015, 07:33 AM	#778
Colin W "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: UK Posts: 1,314	Way to go Roger - great find. Please try & get a few pics for us to drool over😝 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________

26 July 2015, 11:00 AM	#758
conkers "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Roger Location: Hong Kong Watch: Too many! Posts: 6,107	What size is your wrist - it looks a bit large to me?

26 July 2015, 12:04 PM	#760
conkers "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Roger Location: Hong Kong Watch: Too many! Posts: 6,107	That's a fair point Paul. Just thought it looked a little big in the first pic.

30 July 2015, 09:35 AM	#766
conkers "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Roger Location: Hong Kong Watch: Too many! Posts: 6,107	Just been offered a 15 in WG and an 8 in WG - no pics yet. Both very serious pieces!!

30 July 2015, 09:53 AM	#767
Marciano490 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Boston Posts: 1,431	Why choose? Do both. King Solomon would.

30 July 2015, 10:48 AM	#768
conkers "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Roger Location: Hong Kong Watch: Too many! Posts: 6,107	Hahaha good idea. Getting an accurate sense of market price for both pieces is very challenging. Anyone any thoughts?

30 July 2015, 09:32 PM	#776
conkers "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Roger Location: Hong Kong Watch: Too many! Posts: 6,107	Viewing on Saturday!

31 July 2015, 09:50 AM	#779
conkers "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Roger Location: Hong Kong Watch: Too many! Posts: 6,107	It's with a dealer that is known for sky high prices, so I suspect that it will be a fruitless visit, but liquidity on these pieces is very weak presumably, so maybe I can persuade him to be commercial about it!

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