HPoirot Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 (edited) Here's a quick comparison of my gen RM 005, with the RM 005 with 21J movement that's available through most dealers. Not surprisingly, you really can't compare the workmanship of a 70k watch with a <200$ rep. Though i must add that, the rep i have is a pretty darn good one, if it weren't for a few details which i will point out. On to the pics! Gen on right. 1. As you can see, there's a obvious difference in size, but i suspect they were following the dimensions of an RM010. The dial, however, clearly states it's an RM 005. I'm chalking this up to a 'mistake' more than a 'flaw/tell'. 2. 'Bezel' screws are of the different, with the gen being flat and the rep being protruding. 3. Dial is much clearer on the gen, that's probably due to the strong AR on the gen, printing seems sharper on the gen too. Gen on right. 1. As mentioned, no AR on rep. 2. Slimmer hands on the rep. Side constructions are surprisingly accurate. Size difference due to model differences. 1. Movement is a major tell. Good points about the rep: Dial fonts are accurate. Case construction is quite good. Spring loaded deployant buckle is unique Dial has a nice 3D/layered effect similar to the gen. (iphone camera can't capture that) What can be improved: 1. Much better strap please. The gen strap blends into the case perfectly, but the rep strap, on top of being of a disgustingly low quality, is too narrow for the case, while the gen tapers a little. For reference, there's a much better rubber strap for the rep RM 11's, if anyone's interested. 2. AR would go a long way to improving this rep. Final thoughts: Very good bang for buck for a RM watch. Let's face it, probably 1 out of 10 people would realize this is an expensive watch, and out of those, few would be able to tell from a glance. Don't bank on this rep fooling a WIS or any AD though. I've always loved RM watches, and if they ever came out with a 1:1 version, i'll be all for it. But as it stands, they still have a way to go before this can fool anyway. Hope you guys enjoyed the review as much as i did writing it! Edited December 12, 2012 by HPoirot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txcollector Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 wow, thanks for posting and congrats on a very nice watch. I have always been curious about the flaws on those RMs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geo1nah2a Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 Thank you for the rare review and congratulations on both purchases. Wear them in good health. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdigi Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 Great comparison, thanks for sharing.. RMs are my favorite! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martijnp Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 (edited) Nice review! Enjoy the watch Edit: @cdigi, nice pic.. Pauly from The Sopranos! Edited December 22, 2012 by martijnp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opti Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 thanks for the review, a wonderful comparison and great resource for the community! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chronoluvvv Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 nice work duly appreciated ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchfreund Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 Thanks! Nice review!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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