RGM 222 (Hamilton 923)

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Brand: RGM

Condition: MINT

Series: 222 (Hamilton 923)

Box: Yes

Model: 222 (Hamilton 923)

Papers: N/A

Year: N/A

Case Size: 41mm

Location: United States

Listed: Dec 15, 2016

Updated: Dec 19, 2016

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Description

FS: RGM 222, with the rarest movement - the Hamilton 923. Roland Murphy started to brilliantly repurpose these extremely high-grade movements in his 222 series. There is a lot of information on his website about this watch - please check it out. This particular example has the Hamilton 923 movement - by far the rarest and most high-grade of that series of 10 size movements (917, 945, 921, 923). Less than 4000 of the 923 movements were ever made (far less than any of the other caliber) and were only used in their top-grade watches. As any knowledgeable watchmaker about the 23 jewel, 10-size Hamilton movements of this period. It is not a stretch to say that the quality and design are certainly up to the very top of the Swiss and German standards.

This watch was restored at RGM during the past year, and it was confirmed to me that less than 50 examples of this watch were made with the 923. Sensibly sized at 41mm, it will come with an RGM box and the warranty papers from the recent service at RGM, plus an OEM RGM blue alligator stap (not on the watch in these pics). Screw lugs, massive knurled crown, wonderful two-level silvered dial, and (obviously) sapphire crystals front and back.

Here is a nice pictorial piece on the RGM 222 (this one with a 921 movement - not the same). It gives you a lot of detail on the watch

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I have trouble finding the original retail price of this watch, but I seem to remember it was $6500. There are less than 50 with the Hamilton 923. This one can be yours for $3750. I challenge you to find a finer timepiece for this price.