Rob
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My guess...
Jul 29, 2006,02:14 AM
is that there will be a mad scramble for the few remaining pieces of 005s still in the hands of ADs. Its current pricing, low production numbers will serve as a call for "collectors" to hoard the first entry level watch into the high realm of RM watches. Am of the mindset as well that anything first from any successful watch company merits a special place in its history more so given the phenomenal success of the 005.
For current owners, most of which are very satisfied, there should only be slight ripple effect as they should enjoy the distinct price break they got when they got their 005s as opposed to getting a 10 which might be a bit more expensive down the road. The 10 may be perceived as an improvement over the 5 in due time... but for now, I think the 5 reigns supreme
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RM10--what does it mean for the RM 05??--your best guess please....
By: PamLover : July 28th, 2006-05:17
I predicted on this forum, shortly after the RM 10 was announced, that RM would discontinue to 05 model. Every once and a while I get it right. What does the decision to discontinue a popular model line so soon mean to existing owners of the 05, in favor ...
RM005 is not really my favorite model,
By: Carlfa : July 29th, 2006-08:08
I am really looking forward to the RM010. It is also actually an upgraded entry level basic model but I like it better than 005 (only from the pictures I saw here on Purists). So whatever happens to price and collectabillity of 005 doesn't bother me. It's...
A few thoughts to keep in mind....
By: 219 : July 29th, 2006-09:21
1. As far as I know, the RUMOUR that the RM005 will be discontinued is the fact that the market has pushed back on the 005. It was thought that the 005 and 010 would co-exist, but the orders for the 005 are making it uneconomic for the line to continue. H...
there are customers and there are customers
By: ei8htohms : July 30th, 2006-01:01
Hi Andrew, I think it bears keeping in mind that IF the 005 has been or will be discontinued due to lack of dealer orders that doesn't necessarily reflect a lack of interest from consumers, it just means that the dealers anticipate a lack of interest and/...
RM005 strap
By: Mike : July 31st, 2006-08:20
According to all the RM literature the RM005 is a true sport watch...swim, play tennis, ski etc. I get the feeling that most of the owners have not subjected their watches to anything more than a spectator sport? Otherwise, why leather straps??? Should no...
Strap
By: Mike : August 1st, 2006-01:13
I find leather straps very uncomfortable once they get all sweaty, stinky, and hard once they dry off. A composite would be more appropriate for this high tech watch, then you could even use them for water sports.