It is no surprise that RSW (Rama Swiss Watches) presents another very cool looking watch. The company has been releasing very cool watches for a while, Including their Outland, Puzzle, Nazca, 7th Sense, and Lady Liberty collections. I can also say that they do men's and women's watches with competence. They are still a boutique maker by most means of the definition, which means you'd only know about the company by accidentally stumbling upon them, or if you sought them out directly.
Well one of their new watches falls in their Nazca line. A watch featuring an interesting facet cut hexagonal case. The new Power Reserve model makes a sporty line, even more sporty by adding number around the bezel, and featuring a more aggressive dial design. RSW puts a lot of emphasis on the attention to detail in the cut and design of the case, which includes very well cut edges ("chiseled") and contrasting polishes. Like most RSW watches, the crown is a special crank system that one twists out and turns (like a crank) to adjust the time). It is an interesting quirk at the least.
Make of the dial design what you will. Love it or hate it, you can appreciate the different textures as well as use of symmetry and asymmetry on the same palette. Interestingly enough, they place the "+" and "-" indicators for the power reserve on the opposite side from the actual power reserve hand. This allows for an unbroken view of the sunburst array stemming from the power reserve hand; an interesting compromise between design and function.
Inside the Nazca G Power Reserve watch is a modified ETA Valjoux 7750 movement that has a power reserve function. It is a good work horse, and has been known to work well with a power reserve modification. The actual power reserve for the movement is 42 hours.The case itself is water resistant to 100 meters. You also get a number of strap options. Black or brown calfskin strap with either orange or red stitching, or a rubber strap option; both with locking steel clasps.
This is a very large watch, with a case width of 49mm (the actual dial is 32mm wide). You'll have to be prepared for a watch that takes up most of your wrist, but you do want to show a watch like this off. If you aren't in love with the black on gray palette on the dial, there are a few other colors available with white, red, and of course the black. Be aware that this is a limited edition watch of only 50 pieces in each tone. Not to worry though, because if you like the Nazca collection there are many other models (a bit different and without the power reserve). Each shares the iconic looking chiseled case. This particular model will run you about $5000. Check them out and enjoy.
See RSW watches on Amazon here.
 RSW Lady Liberty Single Diamond-6700 A 03 Women's Watch  US $216.99
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 RSW 7th Sense - Square - 6900 AC 0211P Women's Watch US $278.99
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 RSW 7th Sense - Oval - 7900 AC 05BK Women's Watch US $170.99
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 RSW Lady Liberty Single Diamond-6700 A 05 Women's Watch US $216.99
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 RSW 7th Sense - Round - 6940 A 09 Women's Watch US $247.99
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 RSW 7th Sense - Square - 6900 AC 0211BLU Women's Watch US $278.99
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tough looking watch, on paper. 49mm is huge, though - so I’ll hold further judgement until I could have a real world viewing
And with only 50 pieces per model, I doubt I ever will! I’ve shared over on perpetuelle.com that I am not to much a fan of seemingly every watch nowadays being “limited edition”. the term is losing its value, if you ask me!
RSW doesn’t have a huge volume with all of their watches so it is just easier to say ‘limited edition’ than to say ‘limited supply.’ I trust that with strong enough demand, more will be made.
It is easy to understand once you accept that watches are low production, high effort items. Mass production takes away from a lot of what we like about fine mechanical pieces. Regardless, I think I’ve made a good point about how watch companies make terrible marketing/PR firms so they just don’t get the messaging across well. They prefer to hide how they do business under veils and over used buzz words (e.h. limited edition).
this watch is absolutely hideous. There is absolutely nothing positive about this no name brand attempting to sell it’s relative garbage for $5000. the fact that you are even featuring it on your site calls into question your own judgement.
Travis,
You can’t please them all right? Whether or not one would spend $5,000 on this watch has everything to do with their own resources and value that they place on the watch. It is good that you can determine your own distaste for the watch. I bash enough watches to know that knowing what you hate, helps you realize what you like.
I value your opinions, and I am sure plenty agree with you. I’ve been attacked for voices my opinions, and I’d never do the same to anyone, but attacking me personally seems out of line. Were you wronged by someone at RSW? You make it seem as though some guy who stole your girlfriend wore an RSW watch. Oh and ‘no name’ brands are often the best, we aren’t talking about televisions here. In the watch world, the more mainstream or mass produced it is, the less collector interest it has. And high levels of craftsmanship are often reserved for the boutique makers. Take care.