Themillerdave Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 Hey folks, It's been over a year since there's been an active topic on Romain Jerome pieces and I was wondering if anyone has run into (purchased, seen, or otherwise) a decent rep? I've seen a couple on AliExpress, but rarely do I ever have any luck there with the exception of boxes (most of their reps are poorly misrepresented and thus the prices ARE too good to be true, do yourself a favor and stick with the TDs). Andrew over at Trusty Time seems to be the only TD I've found with any of these - but I'm skeptical of the quality for only $150 (plus, I've only ever ordered from Angus at PT and Tony at Toro). Call me a moron for actually liking his pieces, but even if you hate them, you have to give the guy some credit for originality (and ridiculous frivolity). Would love to hear any experiences / sources you've had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kernow Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 Sorry, no experience with them here, but if Andrew has them then they should be, as a minimum, 'okay' and maybe even 'good'. Why not try one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Themillerdave Posted July 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 Thanks kernow - I think I'm gonna have to do that (I'll be sure to post a review). I think I'm gonna go with the ROM001D, as the A and B are Faux tourbillons (and nothing screams fake like a faux tourbillon) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenTLe Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 Price of TTime are aligned with similar watches with the Miyota 21.6kBPH clone movement. Only take care that they may not have the AR coating on the glass... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Themillerdave Posted July 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 Thanks for the additional info GenTLe. If she's a beauty, I'll send 'er our for coating if it comes to that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 Are there any decent Romain J Gens? ( sorry be holding off for a few days now, couldn't help myself ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenTLe Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 Are there any decent Romain J Gens? Well, maybe it's not a beauty, but this is indeed interesting (propeller connected to the counterweight with an RPM moltiplicator): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Themillerdave Posted July 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 GenTLe: that is my fave - I'd drop $800 on a good rep no problem... Trooper, I never blame anyone for an attempt at humor , but I like 'em funky and huge - some people might say the same about some other luxe brands like AP (except I dont think anyone would argue that a Jules A series is hideous) or Hublot (I have a Big Bang Tourbillon I got from a member that I love, but the tutti frutti? And the Masterpiece is very RJ-like) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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