I'm thinking of trading my RM005 RG
I am considering trading my RM 005 RG for a RG RM 010. When I bought my 005 last july, I was looking for a watch for formal wear (suits and maybe tuxes). At the time, I tried both the 010 and the 005 and decided to go with the 005 because I thought that it would look and fit better with that type of attire. I love the watch, but I recently aquired a more formal watch, and I find that I am not using the 005 much, because for casual events, I tend to like bigger watches. For that purpose, I think that the 010 would fit me better, and get more wear. I know that it is common for people to go thru phases of what size watches they preffer and to find the place of each watch in their collection, but I am torn and would like to "ask the audience " so to speak.
Best regards
Victor
I tried on the RM10 first, then bought the RM5 . . .
The RM10 was too big for me. The RM5 fits me like a glove. That being said, the greater transparency of the RM10 is nice. IMHO, they are equally sporty.
Craig
trading
well, if your wrist and pocket can take it , why not?
BTW, the RM5 has more problems than other model and I suppose the RM 10 is an improved version. I have an indonesian friend who has RM 5 in all metals - titanium, wg and rg and all these got problems. I guess it is his luck - I mean BAD luck to have strike 3.
my RM010
I've heard from several people outside this forum that they had problems with
RM005. Since RM010 is a later version of the same base movement, it's likely
it has become quite reliable and many problems with the RM005 are no longer
present in the RM010.
Eric von Schonberg
formal wear?
even remotely seem like watches I'd wear with formal clothes. In fact,
they would probably be my last pick for formal wear.
Eric von Schonberg
Likewise ...
..No problems with my 10, and I have to disagree a little with you Eric, I think the RM10 on a quality band in white gold is a very nice watch to go with formal wear. Ok its not going to look as subtle & 'dressy' say a s a Patek, but it will look very fashionable me thinks. The best bit about the RM10 for me is the little ruby hammer that twinkles as it hits the wheel...anyway here are some pics to show it
go with the 10....beautiful watch
To Eric
watches that lead to compliments
All of them are white gold. I have had experiences similar
to your, and nobody has ever mentioned any of my Pateks.
Pateks tend to go under the radar much of the time, and
I actually prefer not attracting much attention.
But, my RM010 has been noticed several times, and each time
the person noticing it said they really liked the look of
the watch and wanted to know more about it.
I'm not surprised you have had no problems with your RM005,
since it was one of the last ones made. Most likely by
the time yours was made all the major problems had been
discovered and corrected. My RM010 has been excellent, with
not a single problem.
Eric von Schonberg
Agree....
I have a WG RM 10 which runs flawlessly and looks brilliant on the new vented rubber strap (casual) and dark brown croc ("formal").
Out of the 15 or so watches I own, the RM gets the most notice and compliments.
C
Remember everyone has different tastes
What I think is a great watch for formal wear will be different than yours 
Having said that, I think any RM would be great with a suit or tuxedo.
People still wear black plastic quartz IronMan watches with suits/tuxedos, so to each his own.
Cheers,
Anthony
good points
a suit, but I think it looks ridiculous seeing some
plastic g-shock quartz watch or something similar worn
with a suit. If that can be done, why not wear sneakers
with a suit too. I don't see such things in Europe,
only in the US.
Eric von Schonberg