FlyingSpur 0 Posted February 12, 2017 In the wrist check section I see an RWG Watch. I read somewhere that RWG has it's own watch. What's the story/history of this watch. Is it still available or was it a one time run? If still available where do you get one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadPickle 2,747 Posted February 12, 2017 it's a long story.... http://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?showtopic=35912&hl=&fromsearch=1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted February 12, 2017 There have been two (well, actually three) RWG watches. The first was produced by/for the original RWG, but the project was badly managed, ended badly and few watches were ever actually sold. (...and ultimately led to the closure of the board, which is why we're here) The second wasn't actually a board-sponsored project - it was produced by a former member of this place as a way of launching his own micro-brand watch company (he hoped). It was a stunning design (actually designed by one of our moderators, Solkryssare - who was not otherwise involved in the production process), but the project was badly managed, ended badly and few watches were ever actually sold (sound familiar?). It was the stuff of nightmares and I feel a headache coming on just talking about it as whilst the board was not directly involved with the project, we ended up with a real mess to try and sort out when the guy behind the project got his knickers in a twist... This is the other RWG watch - an engraved PAM homage built for this board's first birthday by JohnG, but there was only ever one of them and it was won by a filthy monkey. This is the one that didn't end badly The end. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadPickle 2,747 Posted February 12, 2017 It could have been something really good, but luthier had a hissy-fit with Greg about a non related matter, left the forum and vowed never to return, then deleted his photobucket account so no more pics from him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splke 4,383 Posted February 12, 2017 filthy monkey ? it really is a stunning watch though (number 2) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyingSpur 0 Posted February 12, 2017 Geez... Well, RWG has a HUGE following... I would think any manufacturer would be happy to fill their order... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted February 12, 2017 It could have been something really good, but luthier had a hissy-fit with Greg about a non related matter, left the forum and vowed never to return, then deleted his photobucket account so no more pics from him. It was already going wrong prior to hissy fit. Honestly, I don't think it would have changed anything had he stayed. Turns out he'd done a similar project with guitars for a guitar forum - that also went badly. filthy monkey ? Sconehead Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadPickle 2,747 Posted February 12, 2017 Watch was finished a few years later and offered for sale by Rochest of watchinternational, by which time there was too much bad blood between luthier and the forum, so many members (including myself) pulled out of the purchase... There's a few knocking about, I actually saw one at my Yorkshire GTG and it's not bad really. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted February 12, 2017 Geez... so now that the dust has cleared are they making any more of these watches? Don't care about SN 75 FWIW... Gawd - I damn well hope not. They won't get sold here, that's for damn sure. He didn't even manage to deliver the ones he had orders for and a number of those he DID deliver were DOA (due to being a much lower spec than originally stated). Hell, even I didn't get one! These watches would not be "reps" they would be "gens"... which is kinda cool. Not even remotely resembling cool. Fucking nightmare, yes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadPickle 2,747 Posted February 12, 2017 Geez... so now that the dust has cleared are they making any more of these watches? Don't care about SN 75 FWIW... Gawd - I damn well hope not. They won't get sold here, that's for damn sure. He didn't even manage to deliver the ones he had orders for and a number of those he DID deliver were DOA (due to being a much lower spec than originally stated). Hell, even I didn't get one! These watches would not be "reps" they would be "gens"... which is kinda cool. Not even remotely resembling cool. Fucking nightmare, yes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splke 4,383 Posted February 12, 2017 by Gregs tone I suggest you do not PM him to resurrect the build ;o) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted February 12, 2017 by Gregs tone I suggest you do not PM him to resurrect the build ;o) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyingSpur 0 Posted February 12, 2017 Maybe this is too simple but... what about taking the BEST REP build on the market and having them relabel it RWG... Just a thought... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splke 4,383 Posted February 12, 2017 Maybe this is too simple but... what about taking the BEST REP build on the market and having them relabel it RWG... Just a thought... yeah crack on then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deju 1,875 Posted February 12, 2017 An RWG watch is a no go.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted February 12, 2017 Maybe this is too simple but... what about taking the BEST REP build on the market and having them relabel it RWG... Just a thought... That's how the original RWG watch was produced - basically a re-dialled Omega Railmaster. And no - we will not be doing something like that ever again. Ever. Trust me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markeym3 2 Posted February 12, 2017 Holy shit ,,, the RWG watch saga ,,, OMG .... A lively part of RWG history ... I think I was 189 Black .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elp 26 Posted February 12, 2017 by Gregs tone I suggest you do not PM him to resurrect the build ;o) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deju 1,875 Posted February 12, 2017 Maybe some RWG clasps instead Greg? C'mon be a sport, what could possibly go wrong? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
myaz 3 Posted February 12, 2017 If still available where do you get one? The maelstrom caused by the "Luthier" watch created a lot of unnecessary work for an RWG administration that was not directly involved. We will never hear the "best" of it but it likely still gives arrhythmia to ADM at their quarterly staff meetings. It coulda shoulda been a winner. ADM's position is easy to understand but if you disregard the history and take the design at face value, it's good. 300 were supposed to have been made and of these, some were canabalized for parts. When this cratered, Mary Watch ended up with whatever watches got actually made and might have one left stuck away in some drawer. Your next best bet would be someone who's ready to sell theirs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyingSpur 0 Posted February 12, 2017 Well, at the risk if being shot... the idea was sound. Sounds like other issues screwed it up... IMO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MetalMickey 179 Posted February 12, 2017 It is a smashing looking watch, looks better in real life Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyingSpur 0 Posted February 12, 2017 It is a smashing looking watch, looks better in real life That's what got my attention... great looking watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splke 4,383 Posted February 12, 2017 i would like a black one please Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
