Richard Mille

I'm about to purchase my first RM and think the RM010 is a good place to start. I'm not sure which metal to go for I think the rose gold looks great but I would prefer to wear it to the office and the Ti and WG seem a little more subtle. What are people’s thoughts on the best version between WG and Ti? I like the look of the polished edge on the white gold model but Ti seems to be more what RM is about sticking to keeping the watch light etc I could be wrong?

 

I'm a big fan of RMs in Titanium.  For me, it just feels like the right material for his high-tech watches.

I have an RM 010 in Titanium and love it. 

It can be sporty on the rubber strap,




or dressy with one of the crocodiles.




Good luck with your decision!

Chris

Much in agreement with your points Chris!

Keep on wearing and enjoying your 10!

Cheers

Stephen

P.S. I particularly like that with the croc on!

If the difference in cost doesn't concern you, I would definitely go for the WG. The finishing on the case for the WG model really improves the overall look of the watch. Also I firmly believe since it's gold and a precious metal it will retain it's value better than the non precious titanium model.
-Cheers

Thanks for the picture of the Ti model looks great on the croc. Does anyone have a picture of the Ti and WG side by side? The only difference I can see from pictures is WG has polished edges and the Ti does not.........guess I need to see them in the flesh.

And the general answer is that you should go with the one that works for you; even the rose gold.  If the rose gold one is the one that you really like, then you should get that.  However, if you want to go with a white metal, probably better to go with gold.  The titanium is a lightweight metal, but even Richard wears gold versions of the watch, rather than always the lightest of the form.  The esoteric light metals tend to be reserved for the special edition series: 009, 027, 038 and are for a particular purpose.  Otherwise, gold for the wrist always feels good.  But if the rose gold makes you look, makes you stare, get that one!

Good luck and please share your joy when you have acquired it - we live vicariously around here!

Andrew H

I had a similar dilema when I was buying my 010. I was able to try them both and there is a more of a difference than one would imagine. The ti model is 100% a sports watch. It wears very light and the darker tone of the ti makes it look more "machine" than "jewelery". Don't get me wrong, this is not a bad thing. The ti with the rubber strap IMHO is the perfect " machine for the wrist" and it makes me think more of F1. The white gold is a lot heavier. Like you mention the lighter tone and the polished edges make it look a little more formal.
I prefer the calf strap on the wg, which is the one I ended up buying. For more sporty type watches I like to wear my AP ROO's and I was really looking for a slightly more formal watch. It all depends on what suits your collection better, and you can't go wrong with either one.
Best regards
Victor

with all three models in question and the rose was by far the most eye catching, but it sounds like you don't want the attention. I loved the Ti and it wore so well that you forgot you had the watch on. I was not a huge fan of the white gold. This is just my opinion of course. I received the white gold  in a trade and it did not stay in the fold very long.

Good luck on your search. The RM10 is a great watch and a darn good start for your first RM

Thanks for the feedback. I like the RG but your right I dont want it to catch too much attention. So did you prefer the look of the Ti to the WG? Does the finish look nice on the Ti? I quite like the look of the polished edge on the WG. I should be seeing both models ths week side by side so ill try and take some pictures of them next to each other to share.

For what it's worth, the Ti will be a bit more resistant to scratches and dings than the WG, if you are prone to attracting knocks...

I've often looked at them both side by side, and looks-wise there's not much in it. IMO it's more of a weight-on-the-wrist thing.  

I saw the Ti and WG side by side today and I prefer the Ti it was far more comfortable and better looking imo. All I need to do now is buy it

Had similar dilemma between the three metals.. However mine was with the RM011. After a couple of visits to the AD I ended with the WG version (with three straps for different moods/occasions). The RG was a nice first impression but kinda loud and doubt it would get much wrist time, the Ti sporty and comfortable, but for me the WG with its polished edges and spindle grooves wins out. It oozes subtle class beneath its spartan sporting look hence suiting the crocs better than its Ti counterpart. Yet, could be sporty as well when called for...

My first RM was a RM10 WG (w/black rubber on now), for similar reason. Second piece, couldn't resist the allure of their RG so got the RM10 MDDS (diamond bezel ;p, brown crocs), this piece I regretted a bit buying as it practically just sits there in the box from day one until much later when my wife finally agrees to wear it. So in all, buying on first impressions could be both deceiving and costly, do go for a couple of more visits to your AD and weigh/play around with each version more prior to your decision.. Good luck!

I ended up pulling the trigger on the Ti RM010 I love it and already want another one (what's wrong with me!!)........ maybe ill go for a RG or WG next once my account recovers.

Thanks for the advice

M