legibility might be an issue for certain models, but certainly not for rm011, very easy for me to tell time at least... and i doubt anyone has an issue to tell time on rm035-01. btw, they are the most comfortable watches i ve ever owned, super fun...
the new model is more offshore like coz of the crown guard. I prefer the previous one that has no crown guard, making the watch less chucky. But, I tried both, and I think the new one fits my wrist better, more comfortable. the case is abit different...