So if somebody else is interested I informed myself: The watches range in price between £5000 - £20,000 and are made in limited edition of between 5-100 pieces. Not all parts are made by Robert Loomes but they are all made in England. If you want to order there is a longer waiting list now.
You're probably right. You could get a vintage Smiths with the same movement in mint condition for £900 and a used or even new Saxonia by A. Lange & Söhne. In addition, I am quite surprised about that price since he was making so much fun about the expensive and flashy wristwatch of his customer. Not sure if his dials, case, and the engravings are so expensive.
I'm afraid so. Who in his/her right mind would spend £7,000-15,000 for a plain watch with a restored lukewarm-antique untested movement when he/she could get, instead, almost any watch from a highly-regarded manufacturer (e.g. Rolex, Breitling, Cartier, Omega) or - at a *significantly* less price - any mid-tier watch? It's a no brainer. These people are looking for victims who would fall for a false "nationalistic" sentiment, a marketing trick; as if Bremont, for instance, is not good enough. This is insulting and offensive to the consumer.
All I can afford is an ORIS Aquis. Saved for quite a while for it. EMT salary isn't great guys! Lol. But I enjoy all the great video content. Thank y'all.
Haha :D For a micro brand watchmaker that makes most things by hand it is pretty okay, I think. But the main problem are the refurbished Smiths movements from the 1950s. You could get a vintage Smiths with the same movement in mint condition for £900 with the same movement. I only got curious because he brought up this 'for only £500' story from the history of his company. If his watches would have been around 1500 $ I would have certainly considered one. But I think the refurbished slow-beat Smiths movements are really not worth the money. I would rather buy a mint vintage Smiths from the 1950s. In addition, I am also about localization! I live only 40 minutes away from Glashütte, so I would rather save up for a Saxonia by A. Lange & Söhne. They also make their own movments and are proofen perfect & I will make even money down the line.
If anyone is looking for the definition of irony it's this. They started making watches because they could make a watch as capable as a "flashy expensive" watch for under £500 - and there is currently a watch for sale on their website for £68k. Beautiful watches, but sadly with no relation to the founding ideals of their beginings.
Treated myself to a Robert looms 3 years ago, beautifully crafted worth every penny .👍
Very interesting series! Can't wait for the next episode!
Love the pendulum clock. The entire movement is housed in the bob itself. Brilliant
I'm an instant fan! Thanks for bringing this awesome company to my knowledge!
Second!!! This makes me proud to be British!
Ah Simplicity. Makes one want to visit the town. Nice content by-the-way EMKWAN - from the states.
Thanks :-)
This makes me proud to be British! I'd love to visit and buy a watch from them one day :) Who knows, it may happen :D
I’ve met Robert and team. So very interesting and talented. Superb watches
Everything you just said makes total since. Genius!
I love this series!
I live pretty close to Stamford and often wondered about his business. Nice video thanks.
So if somebody else is interested I informed myself: The watches range in price between £5000 - £20,000 and are made in limited edition of between 5-100 pieces. Not all parts are made by Robert Loomes but they are all made in England. If you want to order there is a longer waiting list now.
What, 5-20K pounds for a refurbished plain old movement?! When you could get a few Bremonds with that money? I hope you're only joking.
You're probably right. You could get a vintage Smiths with the same movement in mint condition for £900 and a used or even new Saxonia by A. Lange & Söhne. In addition, I am quite surprised about that price since he was making so much fun about the expensive and flashy wristwatch of his customer. Not sure if his dials, case, and the engravings are so expensive.
I'm afraid so. Who in his/her right mind would spend £7,000-15,000 for a plain watch with a restored lukewarm-antique untested movement when he/she could get, instead, almost any watch from a highly-regarded manufacturer (e.g. Rolex, Breitling, Cartier, Omega) or - at a *significantly* less price - any mid-tier watch? It's a no brainer. These people are looking for victims who would fall for a false "nationalistic" sentiment, a marketing trick; as if Bremont, for instance, is not good enough. This is insulting and offensive to the consumer.
Very cool. I think he's onto something with this "localisation" malarky.
awesome video. never heard of the man but i'm impressed
All I can afford is an ORIS Aquis. Saved for quite a while for it. EMT salary isn't great guys! Lol. But I enjoy all the great video content. Thank y'all.
Here in Brazil you gonna need to work for 10 years with a standard salary to get an Oris, Seiko watches is fkng expensive here, it's just ridiculous
Lovely timepieces they actually look like they come from that lil town
Fantastic video!
...yeah brilliant series
Beautiful beautiful watches.
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Compared to RGM, I think these watches are similar in goal and price. There are not many enameled dials these days and his look beautiful.
👑👑👑Jeez, quality leaves a lot to be desired for i.e. 1080p v 144p. The latter, my drunk mate Dave in the pub who talks a good game comes to mind❗
Localization ❤️
Again first! hehe
Very good series.
How much are they? At least worth checking out this great watchmaker if I am in the UK again. Looks fantastic.
god damn that's expensive
Haha :D For a micro brand watchmaker that makes most things by hand it is pretty okay, I think. But the main problem are the refurbished Smiths movements from the 1950s. You could get a vintage Smiths with the same movement in mint condition for £900 with the same movement. I only got curious because he brought up this 'for only £500' story from the history of his company. If his watches would have been around 1500 $ I would have certainly considered one. But I think the refurbished slow-beat Smiths movements are really not worth the money. I would rather buy a mint vintage Smiths from the 1950s. In addition, I am also about localization! I live only 40 minutes away from Glashütte, so I would rather save up for a Saxonia by A. Lange & Söhne. They also make their own movments and are proofen perfect & I will make even money down the line.
so can I get one for £500?
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If anyone is looking for the definition of irony it's this. They started making watches because they could make a watch as capable as a "flashy expensive" watch for under £500 - and there is currently a watch for sale on their website for £68k. Beautiful watches, but sadly with no relation to the founding ideals of their beginings.
Loved the video hated the watch.
yeah, invictas all the way
parachute for a shirt
Nice watch, not worth the price.
English made watches... Hemmm !!!
Since when fish n chips is a delicacy !??
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