dadog13 Posted April 21, 2006 Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 just saw the gran posting a pic of the RWG collaboration watch... when the project came out i didn't wanted to participate because i didn't like the watch...nothing special about it... maybe the mvt and the fact that it is a limited edition... how do you like it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonthebhoy Posted April 21, 2006 Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 I think what's special about it now is the whole debacle that was caused around it's existence. They'll be writing books about it in years to come. Matter of fact.......I'm placing an order for a first edition from the publisher........I'm not holding my breath though. I have to say that I didn't order it either.....didn't fancy it at all.........call it foresight. Seeing it again...........well........still doesn't float my boat. JTB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted April 21, 2006 Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 It is so special because it was the beginning of the end of RWG 1. It is nicely designed and the design phase was a joy to observe as so many members chipped in to help develop it. After that, not a pretty picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadog13 Posted April 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 would you actually buy that watch if it was a rep of a omega...looking the same and having all the same specs...and the same price? no way jose! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r11co Posted April 21, 2006 Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 (edited) It stands as a perfect example of how 'commerce by committee' will always falter, and how co-ops are open to abuse... If a book were to be written about it it should be a satire in the style of Douglas Adams.. Edited April 21, 2006 by r11co Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted April 21, 2006 Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 I have to say that I didn't order it either.....didn't fancy it at all.........call it foresight. Seeing it again...........well........still doesn't float my boat. JTB Same feelings here.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gran Posted April 21, 2006 Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 The hope was that the RWG Collaboration I it would be the first in a long line of RWG watches. The watches were to be homages of different well known and desireable watches. Not replicas but homage watches. The Collaboration I watch is a homage to the OMEGA railmaster:wub: I guess it is still possible that at some later time a new RWG watch will be made...just look at the banner at the top of this page...but I guess that that is only a dream. I love my RWG watch (even if it is a bittersweet love and much grief has been involved....) Regards Gunnar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted April 21, 2006 Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 I guess it is still possible that at some later time a new RWG watch will be made...just look at the banner at the top of this page...but I guess that that is only a dream. "A dream to some, a nightmare to others!" After what happened last time, are you sure you want to go down that same disasterous path? With hindsight, which is all I have as it happened way before my time, it's obvious the project was doomed. Now we know why it failed and the pitfalls along the way. Why risk it all again for what is basically a watch only made interesting by the story of its failure? Gran, what did this watch cost you personally? Reputation, sanity, mod_privs, cash, happiness ... and you would consider it again? They make 'em out of stern stuff up north, I'll tell you. Rather you than me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted April 21, 2006 Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 Not sure I would go down that path again. But it was started with all good intentions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gran Posted April 21, 2006 Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 Gran, what did this watch cost you personally? Reputation, sanity, mod_privs, cash, happiness ... and you would consider it again? I will not try it again but that does not man that someone else could not make it happen. Someone who loves RWG and has direct access to the factory could do it. The EOT forum has found an concept that is interesting. I guess this diver is their 3rd collaborative project. http://www.rhombustech.com/c3/ g. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjajh Posted April 21, 2006 Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 As a member who ordered and lost...I will remember it as a time of sound and fury that in the end signified nothing. I would not repeat the experiment as experience is still the greatest teacher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted April 21, 2006 Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 Ditto to jjajh, also a member who ordered and lost, no I would not go down the same path again but that is not to say that the original was not a noble idea. Unfortunately to make your own watch is easy and cheap, its only when we decided to make a hommage watch therefore having the need to use rep manufactorers that the whole thing was stuffed up. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkerouac Posted April 21, 2006 Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 I participated in the planning and was one of the fortunate few to actually receive one. The Collaboration I is actually a very attractive and reliable watch. It has earned a consistent spot in my rotation of favorites -- alongside my 192, Overseas, PO, and IWC (to give you an idea of some of its competitors for time on my wrist). Would I prefer that it have an Omega logo instead of the RWG Collaboration I logo? For a while when it became apparent that other purchasers were being stiffed and the other board was melting down, the answer was yes. But now that the new board is seeking to maintain the positive qualities and legacy of the old board, and to provide some compensation to those who were jilted, I am once again able to simply enjoy this timepiece for what it is -- a good, cleanly designed watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dosanim Posted April 21, 2006 Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 Can we bury this poor thing now, please? I'm one of the lucky one to get it, and it functions fine. I did not like the design but I did it for the sake of RWG and fellowship. Let it sleep into abyss. LEt Gran go of this recurring nightmare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubFrog Posted April 21, 2006 Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 Not sure I would go down that path again. But it was started with all good intentions. My sentiments exactly. I didn't really mind the watch, but it was more about the intention and idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coascender Posted April 21, 2006 Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 I got caught up in the spirit of the project. I was a new member of RWG and I thought it was a cool idea. The watch is not one of my favorites and rarely gets wrist time. It reminds me of a t-shirt I got many years ago when I entered my first bicycle race. It's not my favorite t-shirt, I never wear it, and frankly I didn't do that well in the race. But, I've had the shirt forever and when I come across it I'm reminded of a happy time in my life. I think in years to come I'll see the RWG watch in my box and it will remind me of when I first discovered the world of reps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relaxman Posted April 22, 2006 Report Share Posted April 22, 2006 Im starting design for the Collaboration 2 watch as I type please kindly PP me 2 big ones and I promise Ill have it out soon. J/K ofcource . I too got caught up in the fun of the design of the watch. It is a shame what a mess it became. Im glad I was one of the lucky ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archibald Posted April 22, 2006 Report Share Posted April 22, 2006 For me, it was a powerful reminder of three great universal truths: 1. Like many "great" objects the saga of its creation is more interesting than the object itself. 2. An attractive design has never been created by a committee. 3. The mind of a repmaker is a mysterious thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gran Posted April 22, 2006 Report Share Posted April 22, 2006 For me, it was a powerful reminder of three great universal truths: 1. Like many "great" objects the saga of its creation is more interesting than the object itself. 2. An attractive design has never been created by a committee. 3. The mind of a repmaker is a mysterious thing. I must agree with the above points I would also like to add that the lower case of the letter omega was selected as the logo for the RWG watch the ω looks similar to two full [censored] or a nice bottom so it fits the RWG style perfectly..and its appropriate for an Homage to OMEGA The RWG C1 watch is special. No other make is using the ω Regards Gunnar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drizznay Posted April 22, 2006 Report Share Posted April 22, 2006 I participated in the planning and was one of the fortunate few to actually receive one. The Collaboration I is actually a very attractive and reliable watch. It has earned a consistent spot in my rotation of favorites -- alongside my 192, Overseas, PO, and IWC (to give you an idea of some of its competitors for time on my wrist). Would I prefer that it have an Omega logo instead of the RWG Collaboration I logo? For a while when it became apparent that other purchasers were being stiffed and the other board was melting down, the answer was yes. But now that the new board is seeking to maintain the positive qualities and legacy of the old board, and to provide some compensation to those who were jilted, I am once again able to simply enjoy this timepiece for what it is -- a good, cleanly designed watch. I completely agree. I was one of the lucky ones to actually receive one and it is one of my favs. It sucks how the whole thing went down and while I know it will probably never happen I for one would participate in a C2 project if for anything to have a collaboration that actually comes out positive in the end. Just my .02. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klink Posted April 22, 2006 Report Share Posted April 22, 2006 Kudos to the 'new' collaboration.. as for all else? If you get to it, and, you can't do it? well, there you jolly well are, aren't you? better luck in this endeavour for why not go the mile far enough we are not now and have never been 'the old place' : ) Klink Life is Good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailadams Posted April 23, 2006 Report Share Posted April 23, 2006 jeez klink if you're gonna bring drugs bring enough for everybody it's only polite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailadams Posted April 23, 2006 Report Share Posted April 23, 2006 jeez klink if you're gonna bring drugs bring enough for everybody it's only polite I wish my rwg watch had showed. I like the railmaster style myself, and have a reg, an xxl and a seamaster with railmaster numerals. But I would love to have one with the rwg logo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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