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As always Andrew.....
Feb 28, 2012,07:33 AM
fantastic write up. When I first heard about this watch I was quite upset. Owning an RM27 as I did at the time I felt cheated that I'd spent such a sum on one yet here was an alternative for a 6th of the price!
Now that the dust has settled, I'm fully aware that I was actually kidding myself. Being spoilt as I am, I know it would have to be the 'daddy' if I was going to wear one again but if I was asked to give an example of a watch that best encapsulates the d&a of any brand? The rm35 would be it. Total brilliance. The look, the quality of finnish, the prefect mixture of simplicity and technicality, I adore this piece.
I don't actually agree with you as far as the 'depth' of movement. I think the fact that it lacks a P/R is correct for the 1st version though I'm sure they'll charge accordingly for the next version which no doubt will incorporate such an extra. A manual watch after all, can always do with a power reserve!
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I am seduced.....
By: KIH : February 26th, 2012-02:23
.... and your report doesn't help at all! Thanks for the hands-on review, Andrew! Ken
Thanks Andrew
By: cisco : February 26th, 2012-02:33
Fantastic photos, the contrast with the snow is vers nice This watch is really one of the best Richard Mille, light, true encurance tests like what can be done in the industry. High tech in every way. I really love it, (much more than the recent novelties...
Great post Andrew !
By: foversta : February 26th, 2012-13:47
I think you found the perfect context for this watch! Love your black and white pics ! Fx
What a delightful write-up
By: RahulR : February 26th, 2012-04:47
Thank you so much Andrew. Your pictures and review has made me fallen in love with the RM 35 more! I have been considering both the RM 11 and RM 35 as my next watch purchase. Initially I had decided on the RM 11 titanium, but honestly now I don't know. I ...
Best advice I can offer is to try both and go with the one that
By: 219 : February 27th, 2012-09:45
speaks to you. I am not that into chronos, so for me, an easy choice. If you are into chronos, then the RM035 might be too simple for you. However, as a watch, I would always take the RM035 over the RM011 as a personal preference. Good luck and let us kno...
Thanks
By: dms : February 26th, 2012-05:00
Thanks Andrew. Great review and fantastic pictures.
A very deep overview of what is the RM035
By: Mark in Paris : February 26th, 2012-05:53
I had great pleasure in reading this and following how this watch has been developed. Not knowing about the technical aspects of an RM is leaving out what is fundamental. The RM035 is for me the first RM (in term of price) that really respects the RM coll...
Love it.
By: VMM : February 26th, 2012-13:32
That's a very nice substitute for the RM27. Looks fantastic, Thanks. Vte
looks fantastic!
By: cuibono : February 26th, 2012-15:41
might this be the perfect one? i love the description and the beauty of it. sounds like a real winner. maybe i should sacrifice my whole collection for something so wonderful!
i love my collection
By: cuibono : February 28th, 2012-13:48
i love what i've got, but that rm is so cool it does make the heart skip a beat. don't we all make mistakes from time to time for the sake of love? thank goodness i'm grown up enough now to know that sometimes these sentiments calm down. chris
Superb...
By: optionc : February 27th, 2012-01:48
Love it... while I may never be an owner it is a purpose driven watch... nothing more, nothing less. What an accomplishment!!! Hope to see it IRL someday.
This watch....
By: squadra : February 27th, 2012-17:48
Is incredible. Such complexity and research. I love it ! Thank you for your post !
Such a wonderful pc of engineering and art
By: Iceman : February 27th, 2012-20:09
I WAS SO SURE I WANTED THE RM 035, WAS IN SPORE IN JANUARY AND THEY HAD THE PROTOTYPE AVAILABLE. ASETHETICALLY ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL WATCH FROM RM , MY COMPLIMENT TO RM FOR THEIR TECHNOLOGY, REALLY REALLY AMAZED BY HOW LIGHT THE PC IS. BUT THATS WHERE...
As always Andrew.....
By: tom3 : February 28th, 2012-07:33
fantastic write up. When I first heard about this watch I was quite upset. Owning an RM27 as I did at the time I felt cheated that I'd spent such a sum on one yet here was an alternative for a 6th of the price! Now that the dust has settled, I'm fully awa...
Thanks Tom. Personally, I have always thought that the
By: 219 : February 29th, 2012-10:29
technology in the RM027 was more far-reaching that the RM035. Especially the case, the use of aluminium lithide (or something like that) for the movement parts, and the shock testing that went on to see if the movement could withstand the 1000G shock test...
Andrew, I can imagine ...
By: small-luxury-world : February 28th, 2012-11:21
that it was hard to give it back. From all I have seen and read, it must be a perfect watch for a casual 24/7 lifestyle. Would love to have that kind of lifestyle and to own the watch Just a question: You mentioned that Richard has managed to get the dept...
All a bit of a mix...
By: 219 : February 29th, 2012-10:32
ideas start with Richard, get passed to others to explore and put some further ideas together, and then back to Richard and iterate! Nothing gets out the door in terms of design and concept without Richard's sign-off and most of the ideas start with Richa...
Many thanks, but I dont think so. I think the
By: 219 : March 4th, 2012-01:22
RM027 remains the superior watch, but with only a limited series and a 'more than mortal' price tag, it was a difficult ask for the more mortal among us. The RM035 brings with it the same concentration of R&D and new technology, but at a more accessib...
I totally agree!
By: Vinontre : March 2nd, 2012-09:18
Thanks very much for your detailed review and marvelous pictures! I also feel like the RM035 is a perfect everyday sports watch... C