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You're right about the RL Sports Classic
You don't even have to be a sharp-eyed Purist: looking at the back of the Sports Classic and seeing the IWC caliber 98xxx is a shocker. Seeing "Ralph Lauren" on the top plate made me rub my eyes and look again. Can't say that I'd ever choose the RL model over a corresponding IWC, but there's no denying the committment to first-class movements. If this RL project somehow ends up being short-lived, I imagine some of these models would end up being quite the collector's items in a few decades.
Tom
Timeless: The Ralph Lauren Watch Collection
[The interior of the London Watch Salon on New Bond Street] It has been a little over a year since Ralph Lauren launched his watch collection. The collection started with three basic models: stirrup, sports, and slim classic. However, rather than go down ...
a very informative report
an intriguing partnership between ralph lauren and richemont. the classic thin line with the piaget movements is especially exciting. Ultimately, I prefer the Altiplano---but the Ralph Lauren line is consistent and eye turning. thanks for sharing J
Thanks for the thoughts - perhaps the next article
might persuade you otherwise! Andrew H
No need to persuade
Fortunately we have a Ralph Lauren Boutique in my city, and I will be visiting shortly to strap on some of these marvels! It is enough for me to know that RL is using Richemont movements. If one catches my eye, I probably would not hesitate Thanks again f...
You're right about the RL Sports Classic
You don't even have to be a sharp-eyed Purist: looking at the back of the Sports Classic and seeing the IWC caliber 98xxx is a shocker. Seeing "Ralph Lauren" on the top plate made me rub my eyes and look again. Can't say that I'd ever choose the RL model ...
I dont think it will be short-lived. Both RL and Richemont,
who both have reserves to see this through are committed to this project over the long term. However, production run numbers on all lines are in the low numbers, so even with this being a long term committment, you will not see too many of the RL Watches ...
I must admit
I was very skeptical when I first heard about the RL watches, but now that I llok at them, I am a bit more interested. I have to say I like the interesting look of the Stirrup line, especailly the chronograph. Is that a JLC movement in that chrono, too, o...
Thanks for the kind words. Yes, the chrono movement
used throughout is the JLC, so that goes for the Stirrup collection as well. Having handled the Stirrup chrono in platinum, I can say that it has heft on the wrist and is a luxe combination. Distinctive watch with dial and feel the way I like to see a wat...
I must admit
the watches are very nice, although i wouldnt personally buy one. One thing that I think could be improved are the sports watches. the movement could have been 1000 times nicer. if i were designing it id replace that ugly oscillating weight with an AP roy...
Thanks for the thoughts - I think your ideas about the
rotor on the automatic movement are good and perhaps RL should look into this. As for the high sales volume, I dont think so; I dont think that RL is in this as a money making venture per se. Obviously he wants it to be profitable, but if he wanted volume...
i agree with you
but i would imagine since RL are spending massive amounts of money on these watches (promoting and developing) that they are trying to secure a place in the watch market, even though it may be small when compared to the likes of Piaget or even Gucci watch...
My take on them
is that they are well made watches whose qualities are obscured by perceptions of the Ralph Lauren brand. Thanks for the report. - SJX
Thank you for the great intro..
to RL timepieces...short and sweet and to the point... the Classique line is pretty attractive and the stirrup line would be a great piece for the other half... despite the movement and the collaboration..I am still a bit skeptical of the Clothing line cr...
Very Interesting Andrew
the first thing i did when i openes your post is i went through all the watches pics didnt read even a word , and directly i though god that collection is more oriented than watches brands who 've been in the business for years . The message is clear RL l...