Hello friend and friends

I am a crazy chap.

I am happy to read any response to my small remarks.

Really...I think I was very very alone in RJ Titanic.

I hope that as the purists grow, they become self aware.

Notice I said "they", becuase you are already self aware.

It is a great hobby, and a chance to be honest. I was actually concerned about the post made 3 mins after my post on google.

I think, but then I am a bit "off", that as the purists grew, many people became VERY serious about a hobby.

It may be good. Or otherwise.

Anyway, I wrote this because Romain Jerome was all about making the hobby FUN. The crazy watch with 2 tourbillons that cant tell time...the rusty watches...man...I like it.

I will soon try my utmost best, to support AFFORDABLE watches....and hope more people can find fun in collecting.

Baselworld 2013: Highlights from Romain Jerome

By: Ornatus-Mundi : May 31st, 2013-12:09

Baselworld 2013: Highlights from Romain Jerome The world of watchmaking is as diverse as never before and offerings cover all market ranges, complications and tastes. Sometimes you cannot make out the wood for the trees and the danger is you miss an inter...

I consider this a huge improvement...

By: aaronm : June 2nd, 2013-11:05

I still don't like their watches, but at least now I, as a prototypical demanding customer, am LOOKING at them, rather then dismissing the brand offhand... A

This is great to know...

By: Ornatus-Mundi : June 3rd, 2013-04:39

having an open mind does come with surprises! Thanks for your comment, Magnus

I have to agree, it seems they've moved away from ____ dust/particle/fragments/parts

By: Ed. W : June 4th, 2013-00:19

towards offering something horologically interesting.

Cool! Love both of them! ...

By: Marcus Hanke : June 2nd, 2013-14:58

... thank you for that interesting report. I am glad to see that Mr. Emch is developing the brand, but keeping its embodied "DNA". Regards, Marcus

Marcus, I think Manuel Emch successfully employs...

By: Ornatus-Mundi : June 3rd, 2013-04:44

the skills he learned at Jaquet-Droz, a brand that he very carefully developed as upon the essence (as biologist I have a problem to combine DNA and watch in one sentence ;-)) as he perceived it. Its interesting to witness where he drives RJ. Cheers, Magn...

"Essence" is good ...

By: Marcus Hanke : June 3rd, 2013-05:02

... I hated the introduction of "DNA" into the marketing babble, but after years and years of being exposed to its use, I apparently have adopted it. Shame on me ... Marcus

And...when I bought their first watch..rusty Titanic, I too thought I was nuts

By: bernard cheong : June 3rd, 2013-02:37

That watch has actually GAINED in resale...funny. So has the Moondust.

Bernard...

By: Ornatus-Mundi : June 3rd, 2013-04:48

I think its safe to call you a 'certified rogue' when it comes to champion unusual, unknown and under-appreciated watch brand and -makers. I remember myself being full of resentments against the RJ brand when I learned of it first time. It was only after ...

Hello friend and friends

By: bernard cheong : June 3rd, 2013-05:25

I am a crazy chap. I am happy to read any response to my small remarks. Really...I think I was very very alone in RJ Titanic. I hope that as the purists grow, they become self aware. Notice I said "they", becuase you are already self aware. It is a great ...

Thinking outside the box

By: AndrewD : June 4th, 2013-22:37

Thanks Magnus, Strong, individual designs. I really like the Moon Orbiter and despite its bulk it seems to sit well on the wrist. Interesting movement architecture as well, so it's not a case of fluff over substance. Well done RJ. Thanks for the report. A...