Well, after successfully doing the Ennebi homage and APROO caseset, I'm looking for a new challenge for the year (and beyond). I'm also a fan of RM watches and up till now, there isn't a credible rep of any RM in the market. Maybe because of the level of difficulty or just sheer lack of demand.
Doing a credible job, requires modification of movements which isn't the easiest thing in the world. I'm not even going to attempt a rep because in order to get a 1:1 is near impossible unless alot of time is spent developing an entirely new movement. I rather do a homage that embodies the qualities of the original and looks credible. I am also normally against fake plates which don't contribute to the function of the watch. So here is what I'm going to be doing:
1) Titanium case that will be as close to the original in dimension as possible.
2) Using gen spec screws (which has already been done)
3) Accepts Gen strap (a gen strap has already been purchased). Homage will probably be leather with insert.
4) Skeletonising an A2824 to have the same look of the RM10 movement. Refinishing, blasting, PVD dark grey and laser etching to match. If possible will try to do a new skeletonised auto winding bridge to match the look of the gen.
5) Sapphire date disc as gen.
6) Top dial plate to match the look of the Gen (but will be markedly different because of the location of the gears and screws).
7) Replacing some screws on the movement to titanium 5 prong bolts to match Gen.
8) Variable weight rotor with same look and function as Gen.
The road is long, if we pool our resources we may be able to succeed.
Doing a credible job, requires modification of movements which isn't the easiest thing in the world. I'm not even going to attempt a rep because in order to get a 1:1 is near impossible unless alot of time is spent developing an entirely new movement. I rather do a homage that embodies the qualities of the original and looks credible. I am also normally against fake plates which don't contribute to the function of the watch. So here is what I'm going to be doing:
1) Titanium case that will be as close to the original in dimension as possible.
2) Using gen spec screws (which has already been done)
3) Accepts Gen strap (a gen strap has already been purchased). Homage will probably be leather with insert.
4) Skeletonising an A2824 to have the same look of the RM10 movement. Refinishing, blasting, PVD dark grey and laser etching to match. If possible will try to do a new skeletonised auto winding bridge to match the look of the gen.
5) Sapphire date disc as gen.
6) Top dial plate to match the look of the Gen (but will be markedly different because of the location of the gears and screws).
7) Replacing some screws on the movement to titanium 5 prong bolts to match Gen.
8) Variable weight rotor with same look and function as Gen.
The road is long, if we pool our resources we may be able to succeed.
