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Master RDM ref.148804 - few questions
Apr 04, 2008,16:22 PM
Hello,
I'm considering getting a new RDM from AD, but the few AD around here don't have a piece with the new caliber in stock, so I have few Qs which I hope you can help with.
1)How big the watch is, is it the same size as the old one (140.840), or is it bigger
2)What's the caliber indside? Is it a 975 derivative, or it's 889/2 with a freesprung balance and ceramic bearing on the rotor. I'm a little puzzled here b/c AFAIR 889 and 975 have different OD and probably don't fit in the same case. From the tiny pic on the official website though I can only tell that the balance has a cock (as in 889) and not a bridge as in 975, and I think I see the rocker of the bi-directional winding...
3)Any idea what the lead time could be (price is another issue), and is there a chance to get a black dial with the new caliber anytime soon.
Any pics or links will be much appreciated.
Thank you.
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Master RDM ref.148804 - few questions
By: Xakepa : April 4th, 2008-16:22
Hello, I'm considering getting a new RDM from AD, but the few AD around here don't have a piece with the new caliber in stock, so I have few Qs which I hope you can help with. 1)How big the watch is, is it the same size as the old one (140.840), or is it ...
Some answers....
By: Dje : April 5th, 2008-02:09
Hi, The Master rdm is basically the same watch with the same calibre base, just "autotractorized". So in detail the case is the same as before, the calibre is a 899 based derivative, i.e. a 889 with ceramic ball bearings and free-sprung balance spring. Fo...
Hello Xapeka!
By: marcelo : April 5th, 2008-11:11
I have an RDM in SS and silver dial with the new movement: Caliber 938 – freesprung balance and ceramic ball bearings . The watch's diameter is 37 mm and very thin – what is even more impressive when you consider its 273 parts movement – what makes it a p...
Sorry, Xakepa...
By: marcelo : April 5th, 2008-11:18
...for the misspelling. BTW, the correct reference of the RDM in SS # is 148.84.04. Marcelo
RDM calibre
By: Tungsten : April 5th, 2008-20:32
Calibre is inscribe on the movement, older model are of calibre are 928. as shown on the photo, the "938" is inscribed at the 5.30 position above the "o" letter of Le C o ultre comparing a 37mm with a 42mm Hope this helps,,...
