The Quartz is indeed part of the material used in the layers of the case's construction

It brings something interesting I think. RM could have just remained doing NTPT or Resin Nanotube only but they have a real pleasure in looking for something else and never stand still. It has a cost but still interesting to admire in pics! The NTPT or Quartz TPT are a great input in watchmaking; about reliability, scratch-proofness, rigidity, lightness, look etc...

About what you said on a kind of mechanical/electrical combination. I remember I thought about this kind of features 2 or 3 years ago.

I think it will not be very well welcome at the beginning from watch enthusiasts. However, I personally think it is a good idea to study. You know how it works: there are many ideas people weren't positive about but was finally accepted after a while.

This could work.

The only thing is that a simple mainspring barrel is certainly more reliable than a more complicated display.

Thanks for you input

Cheers, Mark

This message has been edited by Mark in Paris on 2016-08-01 08:11:21

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A picture of an unusual RM038 Bubba Watson Tourbillon in Quartz TPT

By: Mark in Paris : July 30th, 2016-05:24

I find this RM038-01 (Tourbillon with G Sensor) in a specific Quartz TPT "creme" color very appealing. It was posted on the America's RM Facebook page a while ago. It is the first time that I see this color for the Quartz TPT case (RM027-02 in white and b...

Well....

By: RG1 : July 30th, 2016-05:25

Not fans of white color, but this one is just superb

warmer than the white ceramic too. The overall color combination is perfectly set I think.

Beautiful watch....

By: watercolors : July 31st, 2016-10:04

at first I could not get it, Quartz mechanical movement? I see now what quartz means in this RM. Could you imagine Mark a mechanical watch with a battery and little motor powering it instead of a spring/barrel ? Would it find any enthusiasts? Best regards...