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Yes, I am sure!!!
I personally know Roland and have visited his atelier in Mount Joy. I saw his 5 restored vintage rose engines that he uses in his atelier and seen them in action. He is quite talented with his guilloche work.
Through the 20 years RGM has been established in Pennsylvania he had to source a lot of parts through Switzerland as the ability to source them in the U.S. was not available to him. But he has brought CNC work and case manufacture back to the U.S. by helping companies near his workshop to enter the field and work closely with him. Of course, he also has been diligently working on his own movements and complications and slowly is building his company and helping the U.S. re-establish it's watchmaking heritage.
He most probably did contract out his guilloche in the early years for it took years to source those rose engines in Europe, ship them to the U.S., rebuild them (there were no parts to repair them), and learn the craft.
One of our well known Purists, who is not an American, told me once that he considered RGM as good as Benzinger in there engine turning and I do not doubt it from what I have seen. That and the finishing are very, very good.
A Present for my Daughter......
You are getting a first look at the custom RGM my wife and I had make for my daughter as a graduation gift. We plan to give it to her on May 27th letting her know how proud we are for her graduating from medical school. It is a relatively new size at 35mm...
You have a lucky daughter Laurens !
I have always liked the RGM watches .... Greetz, Your son This message has been edited by bimbeano on 2012-04-27 15:18:22
Hmmm.....
I think my "son" would like me to buy him a RGM also! Jealousy, jealousy.......
beautiful choice!
Are you sure RGM are engine turning those dials now? I know they're doing some engine turning in-house now, but that looks like the same type of engine turned dial they were outsourcing previously. It's a beauty, you must be very proud and I'm sure your d...
Yes, I am sure!!!
I personally know Roland and have visited his atelier in Mount Joy. I saw his 5 restored vintage rose engines that he uses in his atelier and seen them in action. He is quite talented with his guilloche work. Through the 20 years RGM has been established ...
What a great gift!
As usual with these things, it is the reminder of shared experiences that will make the object itself treasured, I'm sure. Great idea to have the rear crystal engraved -- wish I'd thought of that for a gift or two! Congratulations to all. Best, Gary G
fantastic gift!
what a wonderful gift. really top drawer! i've thought of visiting rgm some time, but never wanted to impose. is it worth making a trip and saying hello? friendly folks? beautiful watch. chris
Oh Yes.....
The first time I visited RGM, I called and arranged a time with Roland and Rich. Then while I was there I saw the caliber 801 in the final stages before introduction, I watched the watchmakers work, and Roland spent at least an hour explaining how a rose ...
You are one proud Dad!
I have only one daughter also and know exactly how you feel. What a superb memory or a lifetime. Best, Joe
Lovely gesture good sir.
I am sure your daughter will love it and more so the giver and the gesture.
That's one she'll enjoy for a long time....
Quite a looker. Nice job to you both. Darren
A present for life................
What a great way to mark her presentation and I am sure all the hard work that she has put in to achieve her goal. Two very proud parents, I am sure. Regards Tony This message has been edited by Topcat30093 on 2012-04-28 23:33:54
I hope the surprise isn't spoiled if your daughter
looks at this forum before May 27. Congratulations to your daughter. Its a great gift for a happy occasion. Regards, Richard.
finally i get to see it.
i agree with Bim, you have a very lucky daughter. in fact knowing you as i do your family are all very lucky to have you as their husband/dad. its a really nice watch in a decent size. i'm sure she will love it. best G