An evolution, a sweet vacation and a milestone purchase

[Ichiran]

Originally Posted by Greenp

Everything looks so good the pictures look computer generated!

Originally Posted by dauster

What an amazing thread have to look thru this part of the forum more often. Independents really have to be seen in person as the pictures don’t always do them justice.
Congratulations on an amazing timepiece- can’t wait for incoming post

Thank you!
Yes this forum is intriguing with many brands discussed here.

Originally Posted by Andad

Very nice model Michael.

The stock pix don’t show the ‘s’ screws in a good way?

Your new one should look much better.

Thanks!
Below is a closer picture of the S screws from their website. There are some valid concerns over the servicing of the watch by other watchmakers who do not have the tool to turn these special screws. I guess I will have to send my watch to RG for servicing.

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[Yobrooks]

Can't wait to see final piece on the wrist. Enjoy and congratulations in advance.

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[Ichiran]

Originally Posted by Yobrooks

Can't wait to see final piece on the wrist. Enjoy and congratulations in advance.

Thanks!
Less than 2 months to go

[llngoc]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

Thanks!
Less than 2 months to go

How come it is delayed?

A friend got his delayed due to a wrong dial being installed. His should be arriving soon though. He also got two C with one on bracelet and the other one on rubber straps. Probably one of the most comfortable watches in the market.

[Ichiran]

Originally Posted by llngoc

How come it is delayed?

A friend got his delayed due to a wrong dial being installed. His should be arriving soon though. He also got two C with one on bracelet and the other one on rubber straps. Probably one of the most comfortable watches in the market.

1 month is hardly a delay.

The RG team will update the status with pictures of the WIP - how is it possible a wrong dial is installed?

[llngoc]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

1 month is hardly a delay.

The RG team will update the status with pictures of the WIP - how is it possible a wrong dial is installed?

Actually a correction. It was the wrong hands.

RG team actually noticed it and asked if my friend is willing to take it as-is or wait a little longer for the replacement. It was ordered directly with RG.

[Ichiran]

Blue hands and white Grand Feu enamel dial

[rmlovett1]

Such a spectacular piece! Congratulations!

[Ichiran]

Originally Posted by rmlovett1

Such a spectacular piece! Congratulations!

Thanks Richard!

[Jay (Eire)]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

Update
Below are 2 pictures of my actual watch during assembling. It's quite surreal seeing them as I have never experienced such personal service from a watch manufacturer. I can also choose between 2 numbers for my serial number.

Finally get to see these lovely sharp inward angles and bevels!

Very cool. Look forward to seeing the collection pictures (with Japan in the background).

I wish I was in the position to have ordered one before the reference being discontinued, I have to say I’m disappointed with that. Such is collecting, 2024-25 budget was committed almost a year ago !

Hopefully there will be another small cased watched in the pipeline (although my understanding is that is not the case currently).


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[llngoc]

Originally Posted by Jay (Eire)

Very cool. Look forward to seeing the collection pictures (with Japan in the background).

I wish I was in the position to have ordered one before the reference being discontinued, I have to say I’m disappointed with that. Such is collecting, 2024-25 budget was committed almost a year ago !

Hopefully there will be another small cased watched in the pipeline (although my understanding is that is not the case currently).


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A 40mm L2 would have my money but apparently it will not happen.

[Ichiran]

Originally Posted by Jay (Eire)

Very cool. Look forward to seeing the collection pictures (with Japan in the background).

I wish I was in the position to have ordered one before the reference being discontinued, I have to say I’m disappointed with that. Such is collecting, 2024-25 budget was committed almost a year ago !

Hopefully there will be another small cased watched in the pipeline (although my understanding is that is not the case currently).

Thanks, I will post some Japan wristshots!
I do understand there are still some IMR available (WG white dial, WG blue dial, WG black dial, RG white dial, plat white dial, plat black dial, titanium white dial, black titanium blue and white dials). You might want to email or DM then via IG to find out more.

If the IMR is not to your liking, Romain Gauthier previously told us there will be another "micro-rotor" in the near future with similar size to IMR.

[BNA/LION]

Beautiful!

[Jay (Eire)]

Originally Posted by llngoc

A 40mm L2 would have my money but apparently it will not happen.

That’s long been locked and loaded, and it’s not 40mm.

I’m asked him this same question in 2018/2019.


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[llngoc]

Originally Posted by Jay (Eire)

That’s long been locked and loaded, and it’s not 40mm.

I’m asked him this same question in 2018/2019.


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Sadly so.

[Jay (Eire)]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

Thanks, I will post some Japan wristshots!
I do understand there are still some IMR available (WG white dial, WG blue dial, WG black dial, RG white dial, plat white dial, plat black dial, titanium white dial, black titanium blue and white dials). You might want to email or DM then via IG to find out more.

If the IMR is not to your liking, Romain Gauthier previously told us there will be another "micro-rotor" in the near future with similar size to IMR.

Yes, I’m aware they are still available but as I understand it it’s currently “last orders”. As mentioned, I spent my watch money for both this year and next so that doesn’t really help me!

Interesting your comment about a future small watch as I asked just this week and did not get that answer. I will ask again.


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[Ichiran]

Originally Posted by Jay (Eire)

Interesting your comment about a future small watch as I asked just this week and did not get that answer. I will ask again.

Please share when you have further info. I love small watches

[agriculture&watches]

Huge Congratulations

[Ichiran]

Originally Posted by agriculture&watches

Huge Congratulations

Thanks!
The last step - encasing before shipping the watch.
I'm stoked!

[Ichiran]

Originally Posted by BNA/LION

Beautiful!

Thank you!

[Ichiran]

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[WatchEater666]

Nice stoked
To see it.


Romain’s movements are all so beautifully designed, and then executed to an unmatched level.

[Ichiran]

Originally Posted by WatchEater666

Romain’s movements are all so beautifully designed, and then executed to an unmatched level.

His watches are breathtaking. The owner of the IMR below is one of the nicest gentlemen I ever met.

[1William]

Nice watch.

[Carguy87]

Excited for you Mike congrats!!!

[Ichiran]

Originally Posted by 1William

Nice watch.

Originally Posted by Carguy87

Excited for you Mike congrats!!!

Thank you!

[Ichiran]

Finally I collected the watch! I'm over the moon! This watch looks so different from the others I have.

[RyanO]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

Finally I collected the watch! I'm over the moon! This watch looks so different from the others I have.

Massive congrats! What a stunning timepiece! Had the pleasure of meeting Romain recently and seeing some of his horological marvels. Needless to say, impressed!


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[Easy E]

Fantastic watch. Congratulations.

[AG23]

Congratulations- that’s stunning.