Richard Mille

Not in the way you think, but at the Geneve Grand Prix, in the Sports Watch category, the RM027 was edged out by the Seiko Spacewalk Commemorative.

Richard was, as ever, as gracious as ever, but I think he was robbed. In the Sports Watch category, the RM027 - a specially designed watch for tennis star Rafael Nadal, designed to withstand the near crushing g-forces from the man's backhand, as well as other knocks on the court, loses out to a watch specifically designed for a Spacewalk...

Now I am a huge fan of Seiko (look up other articles on Seiko on PuristsPro - I even own a Seiko watch or two), and while I am also a fan of the Spacewalk watch (and would love to own one), I think that this was a poor decision. The RM027 should have won. I cannot think of a more sports orientated watch designed from scratch specifically for sport!





I spoke to a few people after the ceremony (who I hold in high regard and were not on the committee) and they were equally surprised. Quotes along the lines of "you have to have the watch on your wrist to appreciate what the RM027's accomplishment is." were typical of the type of statement made. And you do, you have to have the watch on your wrist to appreciate what a brilliant achievement the watch represents.



[Yours truly with Richard, and John Simonian (RM-USA and Westime) at the after ceremony dinner]

Great to see you RIchard and sorry you did not win. RM027 is a great accomplishment.

Sorry, but have to voice this somewhere.

Andrew H

The price maybe the only problem : )

but how to justify its worth, is so difficult

best,

Eddy

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That is dreadful...there was only one winner and that is the 27....shocking result indeed.

RM027 should have won. The two other nominees are nice watches. Great even. But the RM027 is incredible. There´s rather big difference between great and incredible. Odd decision.

support.  Hope to see you soon - I guess that will be SIHH?

Andrew H

Yes, will certainly see you at SIHH, A.

Hope you have a wonderful festive season.

Andrew H

Obviously the moon is much more interesting than a grunting tennis player.

moon..... sure you have to be fit, but a sport... perhaps not.

Andrew H

Thats a valid point mate, but sport has been played on the moon.

if memory serve!  Would love to see moon exploration return to the world compass, but probably not.

Andrew H

All credits to the uber generous owner who is a fine gentleman!

This is HIS watch, and I can only thank him over and over and over and over and over and over and over again for letting me touch his beauty.

 

This watch is something.

Really really really really really really really SOMETHING.

Thank you S san for letting me have a taste of heaven.

Stephen

This message has been edited by RMJ on 2010-12-03 18:33:20

Please wear this uber hyper watch of yours in the most perfect of health till eternity!

Best, and do take a very good care in the cold winter!

Arigatou!

Stephen

forum with us! Thanks for sharing.

Andrew H

One day, with a piece that numbers 7 as well!

I will work towards it!

And do wish me luck! Because i know that i'm gonna need it!

Have a great week!

Stephen