If you could only have one watch

[Charlie Mike]

I only own one watch. RGM 300 professional diver. This is the description from watchseller...

This Model 300 Professional Automatic Diver is one of the newest models to be introduced from the workshops of the RGM Watch Company in Lancaster PA. It is in a 43.2mm x 18.5mm brushed SS screw back case with unidirectional dive bezel and 5mm thick sapphire crystal, water resistant to 2500 feet. The case back is inscribed with the image of a sea serpent. The screw down crown is unsigned. The glossy black dial has rhodium trimmed applied florescent baton markers and quickset date at three. This watch is on a signed SS bracelet with fliplock deployant clasp and diver's wet suit extension. It is new and unworn, without any scratches or other flaws on the case or crystal. The modified ETA cal 2892-A2 21 jewel automatic movement currently maintains accurate time within a tolerance of two seconds per day. This unworn dive watch, which will be delivered with boxes, polishing cloth, hang tag, rubber dive strap, papers, and a one year manufacturer's warranty, has a list price of $4250.

I traded my Rolex for this (+$1200).

 

[Sufler]

You certainly have a unique piece. Much more so than the thousands of Subs rolling around on peoples' wrists.

RGM has certainly expanded since I've first heard of them.

:thumbup:

 

[Charlie Mike]

I wore a Sea Dweller for 3 years before I sent it to watchseller in trade for the RGM. I like this better because it doesn't draw the attention that the Rolex did.

 

[Sufler]

I wore a Sea Dweller for 3 years before I sent it to watchseller in trade for the RGM. I like this better because it doesn't draw the attention that the Rolex did.

I've seen pictures of you. I doubt it was the SD that was drawing attention.

I mean that in the best way, of course.

:thumbup:

 

[Charlie Mike]

Hehehe... In any case this one keeps better time too.

 

[Sufler]

Hehehe... In any case this one keeps better time too.

I'm not surprised. Tweaked ETAs often outshine in-house. I'm was stunned when Omega dropped ETA and went in-house. I'm assuming RGM is using old stock ETAs. Any idea what they'll do when that runs out? ETA sells only to Swatch group now.

 

[Tremec]

a lot of companies are switching over to Sellita. from what i read the Sellita sw200 is very close to an eta 2824-2. and Sellita is a subcontractor for ETA. An ETA movement from ETA with ETA on it might have even been made by Sellita. apparently sellita has been doing finish work for Eta off and on for years

Nice watch CM

if i could only have one watch it would be a tossup between a Marathon Gsar or a Marathon Csar

 

[Jaytaylor]

Nice watch, quality under the radar.

For me, I started as an Omega dive watch guy but since picking up my PAM177 all other watches are doing time in the drawer....

I love this watch......Strap is a Ted Su French ammo strap for those interested.

 

[Jaytaylor]

I'm not surprised. Tweaked ETAs often outshine in-house. I'm was stunned when Omega dropped ETA and went in-house. I'm assuming RGM is using old stock ETAs. Any idea what they'll do when that runs out? ETA sells only to Swatch group now.

Swatch Group own ETA.

 

[Acetylene]

I own a Tag Aquaracer chrono, but usually wear a Casio Illuminator Tough Solar - about $35. I like this cheap watch better than my Luminox. I think if I could only own watch ever it would be the Omega Seamaster - 300M James Bond.

 

[roughneckrob]

Charlie can you make a youtube vid so I can see your watch in motion. I have been trying to get one since you first showed me this but I have been having one helluva time trying to get rid of my sub in a way thats pleasing to me and the potential buyer/barterer.

 

[roughneckrob]

never mind, you already have one posted..

 

[bamahabir]

Possibly one of these:

Nomos Zurich

JLC Master Ultra Thin Moon

Zenith El Primero

Someday I'll have enough $$.

 

[Charlie Mike]

I just sold mine to buy a milling machine. With the money left over, I'm buying this...

 

[Voodooo]

Hopefully my next and last watch will be the Sinn U212 I have on order!

 

[Tixx]

I just use my Casio PAW2000-1 for everything. Only gripe is no weekend alarms vs. week day alarms.

http://www.casio.com/products/Watches/PRO_TREK/PAW2000-1/

 

[Lt.Col.Vortex]

Believe it or not Casio makes good stuff now. I'm testing out the PGA240 right now but I'd trade it for an Aviation series.

 

[MajorLonghorn]

I have an Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean that I thought would be my "one" watch (even though I have over a dozen watches), but even though it's my favorite, it's too heavy and bulky to be my "one". A Speedmaster might be a better choice.

 

[austonh]

I don't own this one yet, but its on my "Please God Please" list. I'm a huge fan of Orient

http://orientwatchusa.com/mens/executive-watches/dj02003w

 

[JWRobinson]

My trusty old Speedmaster mechanical. I have newer and "better" but what can I say. I'd also keep my old Randall 15 if I could only have one blade and my 70 GTO if I could (heaven forbid) only have one ride.