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The RM035's case back issue

 

Well, I must say that I really like the fantastic view through their case back, especially the rotor moves. But, concerning the RM035, in spite of the fact it was an issue for me too when it was launched last year, it is not one any more. For 2 main reasons :

1. The RM035 is a real sport watch (from RM collection) as there is no rotor (more subject to move hardly during shocks) and with a "simpler" movement, decreasing the troubleshooting risks. In this context, the plain case back is coherent as it is more reliable than a sapphire window.

2. The watch is all black and when looking at the movement from the front, the black background gives a very profound and nice looking contrast to the caliber: it is dark and seems much deeper. I don't think, that the sapphire case back would make me feel the same from what I saw on other models, if it was applied on this watch.


But I can fully understand that it can be a significant issue for a RM buyer.

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lets do a quick survey of your favourite Time only piece from RM

 
By: Mohannad (aka Riddler) : May 21st, 2012-07:01
the contenders are: RM005 RM10 RM16 RM23 RM28 RM29 RM30 RM33 RM35 RM55 (RM7 and 37 not included) This message has been edited by Riddler on 2012-05-21 07:01:47

RM035

 
By: Mark in Paris : May 21st, 2012-08:55
Hi Riddler, I've been digesting RM's collection these last months and I must say the RM035 is, imo, a perfect combination of RM's strenghs in that price section. The material, the high technics, the HL finishing, the size (not to big for me), the barrel s... 

For me...

 
By: Mohannad (aka Riddler) : May 21st, 2012-12:50
Im a strong believer in the RM10 my first of the RM watches. IMHO I think the 10 is a classic amongst Richard Mille watches ( simple complications of course) the skeletonization is amazing and just right for me as well as size I know almost all love the 3... 

For me, at this time, it is the...

 
By: Chris Agostino : May 21st, 2012-16:02
RM035. Even though I own an RM010 Ti, and wear it almost every day, I got the opportunity to try on a 35 last weekend and I must say, it blew me away. I really love the scaled down movement and it looked fantastic on the wrist. The thing I love about my 0... 

Strange - about 3 months ago I would have said the RM035 without hesitation... but now

 
By: 219 : May 22nd, 2012-00:12
I am going for the RM055!! And I thought the white watch did not look good when I first saw it!! HA! Love the RM055 these days. Fab watch. Andrew H

Easy one for me

 
By: chris4 : May 22nd, 2012-00:25
RM055 all the way....the killer blow for me to the 35 is the solid back...the transparency of the 55 is pure essence of RM ...12 & 9 live on. I may have thought differantly if the 35 had a see through back ....

The RM035's case back issue

 
By: Mark in Paris : May 22nd, 2012-01:58
Well, I must say that I really like the fantastic view through their case back, especially the rotor moves. But, concerning the RM035, in spite of the fact it was an issue for me too when it was launched last year, it is not one any more. For 2 main reaso... 

difficult to select ONLY ONE...

 
By: dms : May 22nd, 2012-00:50
I love the sport side of the 35 AND I love the more "consensual" look of the 10 BUT I am yet to see the 55 in the flesh... "every choice involves a renunciation" ... this is my problem with watches, and RM in particular...

35 or 55

 
By: cisco : May 22nd, 2012-03:42
Both are great watches and a RM is, thought for tough conditions, great caliber, light. Best of RM in the three hands category. Black or White? dark and stealth or fresh and show off. Only Michael Jackson knows. Francois

55 or 35 for me too...

 
By: RahulR : May 22nd, 2012-19:50
I love the stealth of the 35. Although it has a solid case back I actually like the contrast of the movement to the background. I just wish it was the same size as the 55. As for the 55, I love the size, the clear case back so you can see the movement at ... 

obtainable favorites list + cost no object favorties list

 
By: neogeo : May 22nd, 2012-20:47
I’m surprised that no one has chosen RM’s best seller the RM011 yet, unless the OP only wanted us to pick from his limited list. I was thinking that this topic was for barebone time only RMs as in no other features other than basic time, but I see the RM0... 

i only included the simplest collection of RM

 
By: Mohannad (aka Riddler) : May 22nd, 2012-23:51
as the 11 is not just a chrono but also an annual calendar and thus not included also the 004 is a ratrrapant split seconds and also not included

Tough choice...

 
By: mrmar23 : May 23rd, 2012-00:48
I am still hunting my first RM and It's the one I love most, the RM10 either in Ti or RG I have yet to decide. Now if I could squeeze a bit more liquid I would jump at the 55, the rotor and skeleton movement is stunning, all with an opened back!

Little correction

 
By: Mark in Paris : May 23rd, 2012-01:03
Maybe were you talking about the RM010 when mentioning the rotor, because the 055 doesn't have one But with the RM010 you're surely going toward an excellent purchase.