Dario
316
Re: RM10--what does it mean for the RM 05??--your best guess please....
Jul 28, 2006,07:19 AM
Hi PamLover,
I share your conclusions regarding the RM005 vs. the RM010. Although I must say that maybe you should look at the discontinuation of the RM005 as a way for RM to move on. By that I mean that RM's success is partly based upon looking ahead and not back. Personally I like that there are models that are slightly improved and then others discontinued. It gives me a sense that the company is moving ahead. The RM010 will one day, hopefully sooner than later, be replaced by a RM0??. And the replacement will again be a slight improvement...
I never owned a RM005 because it is too small for me. Would I own a RM005 and it would look nice on my wrist than the 010 would not be a concern. I am not certain as to the future second hand market price of the RM005. Time will tell, however I am certain that nobody will find a bargain (anything over 50% list is not a bargain...). Second hand prices in the mid 20's are very high, much higher than any other brand (some LEs and Pateks excluded). What I am sure is that if I had a small wrist I would get my hands on a RM005 before they are gone. Believe me, from what I know there are no smaller RM's at entry level prices planed in the near future.
P.s I also believe that the RM002 should be retired...
Comments:
view entire thread
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.