I couldn't believe my eyes a few months ago when I saw RGM was putting 10s Hamilton movements is WW cases. I'd already been doing it for a couple years. Today I was bored and went to the RGM to see how much the watches were. I was shocked. They have a watch that they're asking $4500 for and I put essentially the same watch on my wrist for $350. The RGM watch does look nice, but so does mine. But I'll let you be the judge.

Roland's photo retouched movement:



And some pictures of my watch, glare treated Sapphire on both sides:

Hey Frank great looking watch i sure like your price better, at thier 4500.00 i would want a rolex .I saw one in a 18k case that was 19,000.00..

A very sharp-looking and interesting creation! Out of curiosity, where did you get the display-back case to fit the movement into?

Yes, but can you put the same watch on my wrist for $350?

In all fairness RGM does not just the movement into the case. They take it apart and totally refinish and re-adjust it. They polish the pivots and make sure everthing is right in terms of horology and aesthetics. They often re-damaskeen the movement, blue the screws and so on. Is it worth it? To some.

Don

RGMs dials are spectacular, and cost mucho $$ to manufacture. The concept of taking a superb movement and bringing it back to contemporary function is a great idea. Frank, do you make watch conversion with a movement if it were supplied by the buyer?

Just out of curiosity, will a 12 size movement fit in the same case possibly with a smaller retainer ring?

frank, i am very interested in your watches, how can i contact you to get information
thanks
harvey shiffman

Harvey,

I think all the information you desire you can find here at this link. It is an authorized retailer of Frank's watch brand Madison.

http://www.watchconcepts.com/wc/madison_ww.htm

I didn't realize Frank was working to this scale. He sure does have some beautiful hand made items and all come with a two year warranty.

thanks john,
checked it out he does some beautiful work .
regards,
harvey