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Subtle 008 case differences....
Jul 25, 2010,13:34 PM
RM have recently changed case manufacturers.
The originals, or older versions, seem to have parallel push pieces where as the newer cases have pushers that look like more of an afterthought in that they are at more of an angle, making them seem not as well integrated to the case.
Of course the the newer style case does go with the cooler looking carbon plate and stripped out bridges.
In fact below you have a cross over model in the unique titanium 008 with new style case yet still housing the older titanium base plate above one of the first 008s produced with an original case in white gold.
Even the two 004s in the previous post, the newest 1 (in ultra cool titanium) seems to have this case where as the other in rose gold seems to have the older style case yet still with carbon plate. 2 rare beasts indeed.
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Subtle 008 case differences....
By: Da Guru : July 25th, 2010-13:34
RM have recently changed case manufacturers. The originals, or older versions, seem to have parallel push pieces where as the newer cases have pushers that look like more of an afterthought in that they are at more of an angle, making them seem not as wel...
Good pick up
By: tourbillon001 : July 25th, 2010-20:06
would have never noticed. I wonder why this is
How interesting...
By: chris4 : July 26th, 2010-00:43
thanks for posting up the pics, very interesting observation indeed
In fact....
By: Da Guru : July 26th, 2010-01:20
I don't wish to pee on anyones parade, as I have such an RM008 with the newer style case but the cases themselves quite apart from the different angle AND actually different placement of the pushers, don't seem as sturdy or quite as well made as the older...
Just noticed...
By: chris4 : July 26th, 2010-04:52
That 'new' RM008 what year does that hail from?... The piece by the crown which goes underneath the 2,3,4 is still two pieces, were as on the later RM004's it was changed to a single piece..see this thread:- richardmille.watchprosite.com = Presuming that ...
Also noticed...
By: chris4 : July 26th, 2010-06:46
That Mab's new 004 also has the two piece bit...now I dont really understand, would seem that it isnt necassarily an upgrade if the new watches dont have it..unless it is really only very recent...anyone seen a brand new 004/008?...does it have a one piec...
Indeed there is Andrew...
By: chris4 : July 27th, 2010-00:43
...but the only time I have seen the one piece bit by the winder is on the one shot in that linked thread. THe point I was trying to make was that it seems all the later ones have all moved font style & power reserve dial to the new look, but still ha...
Ok, I think I have the answer....sort of!
By: Da Guru : July 27th, 2010-09:13
You can see from the picture below that whilst the pushers of the 2x titanium complications look a bit like goofy teeth, that it's not in fact an 'old case' thing v a 'new case thing' as although the watch below doesn't have the carbon plate (no v2 008s h...
