P o c k e t W at c h e s
RGM
Marching to his own beat, Roland Murphy leads RGM with
a tempered boutique-type approach to making high quality
watches here in the USA. Happily back-ordered for most
of the production, RGM has continued to diversify his offerings in a measured tempo that allows RGM to diversify
its product line without saturating the market with any one
particular type. Recently RGM took a step back in time and
added their own off-the-wrist watch to the variety. Note
that I did not call it a ‘pocket’ watch. This new piece unique
houses RGM’s own Pennsylvania Tourbillon movement
and encompasses many custom-made options and nearly
every component of this watch was modified or produced
especially for this singular creation that was designed to be
worn around the neck as a pendant. The case is made from
18k rose gold with yellow gold bezels and is a striking embodiment of the most delicate of watch making complications, the tourbillon. RGM offers old world crafts such has
hand cut Engine-Turning to Grand Feu glass enamel dials
and every RGM case is cut from solid material, either Stainless steel, Titanium, Gold, or Platinum and is never plated
or coated. Roland makes watches that are designed to last
a lifetime and beyond so plating is simply not an option he
wants to explore. Pricing can vary from as little as $4000 to
well over $100,000 for a custom commission depending on
the customer’s own desires.
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Wristwatch | 2016