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Horological Meandering

Not a fan.....

 

For starters to me, these watches do not have any of these key components:

1.  History of manufacture in the field of horology
2.  Quality of the complete package in craftsmanship and refinement; movement, case, dial
3.  Marketing vs. merit

I realize this is my own subjective view, but personally I find these watches similar to a train wreck... hard not to pay some attention but you feel a bit odd about the interest.  I personally can't get over the Titanic marketing and use of "material" from this historic tragedy.  Lives were lost in that ship and it feels wrong to market this name and expect someone to pay money to wear a "piece of history" on one's wrist.  Call me an idealist, but I have a problem with that and therefore the entire line.  I also find the other ideas interesting in an artistic way, but wonder if they are of fleeting novelty.  Just my 2 cents.

Paul

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Romain Jerome, worth to get?

 
By: die : August 1st, 2010-03:24
Anybody knows how good the mechanism of the Romain Jerome watches is? what do u think of the moon dust dna one? sems very original, I wonder if u get tired of it after a few month... not sure. the titanic DNA.... scary thought to wear that one, or maybe n... 

RJ pieces …

 
By: AndrewD : August 1st, 2010-15:11
My feeling is that you are buying the design and idea. The movement becomes secondary in this ‘case’, but whether the design (and the DNA embedded within) is worth the premium only the individual buyer can tell. Some of their watches make me s... 

Only you can tell what you like.

 
By: mkvc : August 2nd, 2010-00:43
My feeling is that the company is simply mocking its customers.

a personal opinion

 
By: aldossari_faisal : August 2nd, 2010-01:42
i find RJ watches nice in design and idea , if i am to use my wise collectors mental abilities , i would consider buying the RJ in one case is that im so admiring it that i won't be selling it and in the case of im selling it then im not in hurry to get i... 

I bought both the Titanic and the Moondust, here's why:

 
By: bernard cheong : August 2nd, 2010-02:05
These are my reasons: I liked the Titanic because of the idea and the marketing. When I saw and examined it, the workmanship on my watch was exceptional, the hands, the dial, the case and crown were well cut, well defined, and of a very high quality. Easi... 

I had a chance to check out the Titanic

 
By: mrsnak : August 2nd, 2010-18:38
and quite frankly, I loved the concept, but the execution to me fell short. It might have been the one I saw, but the rust effect was not pronounced enough as they have it portrayed in the photos. Looked flat and monotone. I do think you did well to have ... 

Not a fan.....

 
By: 1watch : August 2nd, 2010-20:25
For starters to me, these watches do not have any of these key components: 1. History of manufacture in the field of horology 2. Quality of the complete package in craftsmanship and refinement; movement, case, dial 3. Marketing vs. merit I realize this is...