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Technically sound with a racing motif throughout, the Silverstone RS Racing automatic is built for speed. Presented with a 46-millimeter stainless steel case, the watch is armed with a G179 movement (an ETA/Valjoux 7750 base) with 25 jewels Read More
I like all these pieces, going to pull the trigger, but failing to understand why one model is $1700 more am I missing something in the SPECS...or do the other models not include the box with winder, papers & so forth.
ThePhantom008Looking at the dial, that +$1700 version has skeleton dial. That might be the reason for the additional cost. One would think it should have been mentioned in the feature section, but MD requires some detective work on your own.
Gents, let me give you a few points to consider with timepieces which delve into the sub-$10k price range (mid-range) that seem to go unnoticed here in the comments...
1- Whatever the movement choice is, it will not be bone-stock. Graham (et. al.) does significant work to it upon arrival- including mechanical improvements, finishing, and regulation- all which take skill, training, and time. Dismissing a movement by saying "it's just a..." does not tell nearly the whole story. 7750's, BTW, are fantastically reliable workhorses which are very nearly bulletproof. They are not cheap to purchase, either.
2- You are paying for the design, craftsmanship, innovation and everything else which went into the watch. Graham puts some hand- finishing into EVERY PIECE, bar none... grab a loupe and see for yourself. You will not be delivered a Graham with a mis-aligned chapter ring, of that you can be certain! (I'm talking to you, Seiko.) Movements will have in-house decoration. Movements will be adjusted.
3- Look at the design itself. There are so many considerations taken here; nothing was left to chance. Notice how the rubber strap follows the arch and planes of the lugs and case- it is not a simple strap just thrown on the watch. It is bespoke. The pattern is also theirs alone; meaning they had to invent every aspect of it's production. Don't like the design? Fine, that's up to you. Might I remind you all that another racing watch, the Chopard Mille Miglia, also has a tire-tread patterned rubber strap on their pieces. This is another example of the stylistic, creative choices you can find in this segment of the watch world.
I get the feeling that many commenting here are always trying to talk themselves OUT of a purchase, which may be the wise choice for them, financially speaking. But it isn't always honest to dismiss things without full consideration of the facts. Mid- range pieces deliver a lot of value, choice and quality for the money. It is truly great for all of us here in the world of wristwatch horology.
In my opinion, this piece is more than worth the price being asked. I wouldn't hesitate to purchase were I in the market for something like this.
Just my thoughts. -E
"...give you purpose."
Reminds me of Star-Kist Tuna back a few decades ago—before they changed the way they netted them, snagging dolphins, etc.
"It'll give you porpoise!"
MrSharkbaitIf you think thats bad, google patek philippe aquanaut. $80K watch with rubber strap.
I have to say that I owned a graham replica, the rubber straps are really confirmatble, they continue the lug and case "flow" and make these bigger watches a lot more wearable as they hug your wrists.