It's pretty interesting how we've hit a point where the reps might actually be a little easier to work with and use than gens. I know that gen RMs have a rep for terrible waterproofing, ludicrously expensive servicing, and a warranty schedule that basically ends the second you walk out the door, and here we are with a rep that's about 90% there, with a balance that's easier to regulate and no less accurate. PLUS the terrible waterproofing, difficulty of servicing, and no warranty at all! For one third of one percent (!!!) of the gen price.
With RM's philosophy of doing hard stuff just because it's hard, it's going to lead to these circumstances more and more, and it's going to be increasingly funny as the prices between gen and rep diverge. Unless the entire market falls out and they pull a Franck Mueller in value, gens are going to keep being ludicrously expensive, and reps are at a point where they're reliable, visually almost perfect, and don't use totally custom parts and are more like just another microbrand than a Canal St shitter that explodes the minute you walk out of the Bowery. My point is, they've almost nailed it with the things that make it a functional and visually attractive watch, and everything else is just doing things the hard way for dubious benefit. Sure they COULD do a free spung balance, but aside from the fact that the gen has one, why would they?
