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A pioneering American independent watchmaker established in 1992, RGM Watch Co. long ago developed an in-house expertise in traditional guilloche, resulting in a Breguet-inspired aesthetic that defined the brand in its early years.

But RGM – named after founder Roland G. Murphy – has since diversified its offerings to include custom and bespoke watches. The latest example of a custom commission is Model 25 “Kauai”, a wristwatch with a dial bearing the map of the eponymous Hawaiian island.

Initial thoughts

RGM is especially good at dial making, and the Kauai is a good example of what the brand can do. While the Hawaiian island motif is personal to the client who ordered the watch, the quality of the execution is evidently high.

The wave guilloche on the dial is engraved the old-fashioned way, with a hand-operated straight-line engine, while both plaques on the dial are solid gold that were cut by hand on a jig borer. And almost all of the dial is produced in house, save for the lase

https://watchesbysjx.com/2021/02/rgm-mo ... kauai.html

I swear to Christ, all these reviewers want to suck Roland Murphy's dick.

Well, not all. Mr. A Blog to Watch seems to take exception...

Of limited appeal to those not residing in Hawaii, unfortunately.

A one off- the case, movement, and whatnot is available with commissioned dials- there are some spectacular made to order engine turned dials on the RGM website. Gifted hands, that guy.