Technical Specifications Below Press Release

 

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RGM Adds Skeleton to its 801 Lineup

PS-801-Skeleton

PS-801-Skeleton

(USA, Mount Joy, PA) April 30, 2019 –

RGM introduces the PS-801-Skeleton

 The Caliber 801 was introduced in 2007 as RGM’s first in-house movement. Now, after more than a year in development, RGM introduces a classic skeleton version of its most famous movement.

 A solid gold plaque at the bottom of the dial divides the minute into thirds. The three arm second hand enables a clear view of the movement and the escapement. The different lengths of the arms of the second hand allow for easy reading of the seconds as they pass.

 All of the components of the movement are hand finished using traditional techniques. The matte grain finish and polished bevels (anglage) on the bridges and main plate require many hours by a skilled craftsman.

Inspiration was taken from skeleton watches from the early 20th century which were less ornate with clean lines and a functional aesthetic.

The watch is housed in a polished stainless steel Pennsylvania series case. With its large lugs and ribbed sides, the watch is architecture on the wrist. Like most of the components of the Caliber 801, the case is also made in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA, and finished by hand.


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Technical Specifications

 

Movement:                            Skeletonized American-made RGM Caliber 801, manual wind

                                               19 jewels

                                               18,000 vph

                                               Rhodium

                                               Fine Matte Graining

Perlage

                                               Anglage

                                               7-tooth winding click

Hand engraved balance bridge with Swan neck regulator

                                               

 

Power Reserve:                     40-44 hours

 

Features

 

Case:                                      American-made polished stainless steel                               

Sapphire crystal front and case back

 

Dimensions:                           Diameter: 43.3mm

                                                Height: 12.3mm

                                                Width between lugs: 22mm

 

Dial:                                        Solid silver skeleton dial with solid gold plaques

                    Subsidiary seconds dial in thirds, with 3 arm second hand

                                                Blued steel Keystone hour and minute hands

 

Crown:                                    Stainless steel with Keystone insignia

 

Strap:                                       Alligator

 

Price:                                       USD $21,400 Stainless Steel - Also, available in 18K Rose Gold $34,200

 

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Contact: Roland G. Murphy

RGM Watch Company

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