Anybody have the Rigby watch?

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As a watch guy and a rifle guy I would absolutely love to own the Rigby watch that is now out. I just can't bring myself to pay what they're asking. Does anybody on here have one? Is it truly a fine watch?
 
Is it this one with the Sellita SW200-1 movement? £2,340?
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That (decent, though not exceptional) movement comes in four grades, and I suspect the Rigby's is merely the $200 Standard grade with a best of +/-12 sec/day (else they'd be boasting of the other three superior grades). At best, the Special (Elabore) grade.

I'm nearly certain it is not a -4/+6 sec/day COSC certified chronometer, not for that price.

My impression is that it's a nice enough watch, though rather overpriced for the Rigby name.
If it thrills you, and keeps you up at nights...then, get it! :)
 
Yep. That’s the one. I would absolutely cherish one, I just know deep down it’s not a 3K watch.
 
I'm sure if you dig around you will find the same/similar watch not branded for Rigby in the $500-$1000 range with the same movement.
 
Sure. I know that. I already have several watches better than this one. They just don’t have the iconic Rigby name in them. But… I’ve been good. I’ve resisted.
 
migrabill said:
Yep. That’s the one. I would absolutely cherish one, I just know deep down it’s not a 3K watch. I already have several watches better than this one. They just don’t have the iconic Rigby name in them. But… I’ve been good. I’ve resisted.
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That's precisely the issue: ability to resist.

I've had bouts of "watch collecting disease" myself. Whenever I shop at Costco I make a beeline to their watch case in order to train my power to say "No". This ritual began after my return of a Costco watch I liked (and keep seeing in the display), but rationally couldn't justify keeping with my 12+ other watches. I've yet to succumb to watch temptation since.

The purpose of new product ads is to make you feel dissatisfied with what you already have. This can be an endless bother if not consciously curtailed. Some mail order catalogs I simply had to cancel to avoid the "Well, I need that all of a sudden! " :LOL:

While I resonate with "wealth is measured by what one can live without ", I am not some Diogenes eschewing his water cup, either. Balance in all things....

Kudos for resisting that Rigby watch. Keep telling yourself that inside it is merely a $200 movement.
 
It is quite nice, I like the simplicity. Good on Rigby for coming up with it. If I had a Rigby rifle I would buy one. Is it automatic?
 
In the realm of luxury/premium watches that would doubly appeal to our sporting interests, I know of only one. Purdey Panerai's. They made 5 watches for the big-5 series. They look like Panerais, but they have covers on them like a pocket watch and are heavily engraved.

They were absurdly expensive, but I've seen them sell used, like new in box for a fraction of the original prices. As in, about the same price of a similar movement panerai costs new.

P.S. - MSRP was 22,800, not sure if that is USD, EUR, or GBP. I've seen them new in box at second hand dealers around $12k.

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Holland and Holland had a watch many years ago, it was a fine looking piece.
 
Ah the Blaser marketing trick.

Rigby is learning from their German masters.

$40 Gerber knife, put a Blaser emblem down the side and sell it for $140.

$8 t-shirt, put a Blaser emblem on it $50

I am gay for Blaser, but owning anything other than a rifle with a Blaser emblem on it is not for me.

Gay for Rigby seems to cost more than gay for Blaser, Sauer or Mauser.

https://www.blaser.de/Shop/. They had a watch previously as well. But I don't see it today.

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Kevin Peacocke said:
It is quite nice, I like the simplicity. Good on Rigby for coming up with it. If I had a Rigby rifle I would buy one. Is it automatic?
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It is a self winding automatic. And I do have a Rigby Rifle...
 
One would think there’d be an opportunity to champion a fellow British precision engineering manufacturer and collaborate with someone like Bremont (who make a lot of custom watches for the military and emergency services community, as well as civilian clients, eg a recent Henley Royal Regatta rowing race watch so definitely have the ability to make something suitable).

The Bremont founders have also recently backed Yard O’Led writing instruments as well: what better way to link together three niche, specialist British engineering companies?

@RIGBY - I’m sure they’re on Marc’s radar already but perhaps you could give them team a nudge that way?
 
dchum said:
thinking about the watch before your rifle has arrived

you are buying in, that for sure!
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Heck I had 3 shirts, a hat, and 100 rounds of ammo for it before the rifle!
 
I have a hard time spending 2,340 pounds for a watch, which is made for an English firearm company, that does not have a watch making history. The Rigby name is being used to lure people into paying 3,000 dollars that does not provide that kind of value. There are several alternatives in my opinion. For 4,000 dollars you could purchase a Tudor Ranger, which comes with an in house COSC movement and a 70-hour power reserve. The Oris Big Crown Pointer Date with small seconds is a nice watch. I wear a Longines Heritage 1938 Military limited addition as an everyday wear. This watch also has small seconds at the 6 O'clock and a hand wind movement. Although not an overly complicated movement they are nice features compared to a straight 3 hand movement. Longines has been producing watches since 1832 and has a rich history of watch making. They have some really nice watches in their Heritage line. Their movements may not be made in house, but as part of the Swatch Group they often use ETA movements exclusively made for Longines. The Sellita SW 200 on the other hand is such a common movement. It is easy to find someone to service that movement because of how common it is. The dash 1 in the SW 200-1 mean it is the highest-grade version of that movement and it is COSC certified. But if you look online that movement sells for 250 to 300 dollars, which is pretty cheap. I hope this information helps in your process to determine whether to buy the Rigby watch.
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John A Flaws said:
I have a hard time spending 2,340 pounds for a watch, which is made for an English firearm company, that does not have a watch making history. The Rigby name is being used to lure people into paying 3,000 dollars that does not provide that kind of value. There are several alternatives in my opinion. For 4,000 dollars you could purchase a Tudor Ranger, which comes with an in house COSC movement and a 70-hour power reserve. The Oris Big Crown Pointer Date with small seconds is a nice watch. I wear a Longines Heritage 1938 Military limited addition as an everyday wear. This watch also has small seconds at the 6 O'clock and a hand wind movement. Although not an overly complicated movement they are nice features compared to a straight 3 hand movement. Longines has been producing watches since 1832 and has a rich history of watch making. They have some really nice watches in their Heritage line. Their movements may not be made in house, but as part of the Swatch Group they often use ETA movements exclusively made for Longines. The Sellita SW 200 on the other hand is such a common movement. It is easy to find someone to service that movement because of how common it is. The dash 1 in the SW 200-1 mean it is the highest-grade version of that movement and it is COSC certified. But if you look online that movement sells for 250 to 300 dollars, which is pretty cheap. I hope this information helps in your process to determine whether to buy the Rigby watch.View attachment 794798
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I am well aware that this watch is overpriced. I currently own 2 Rolex’s and 3 Omega’s Donovan familiar with movements and their approximate costs. There is no reason this watch should be more than $800. Except… that friggin’ Rigby name. And that’s why I’m thinking about overpaying… Their gun rack wasn’t worth $1100 neither. I am just captivated by the brand.
 
John A Flaws said:
The dash 1 in the SW 200-1 mean it is the highest-grade version of that movement and it is COSC certified.
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Nice Longines Heritage 1938 Military Limited Edition. Lovely remake of that inter-war 43mm classic.

The -1 signifies an improvement to the SW200, not that it's a COSC chronometer (which is the highest of its available four grades). There's now even a -2 improvement of the -1.
Sellita caliber SW200-1 is the main competitor to ETA’s 2824-2 workhorse. It is considered to be a 2824 clone. The SW200-1 is an update to the original caliber SW200. The SW200-1 was introduced as far back as August 19, 2008 via supplemental tech sheets. Many reputable watch companies are using this movement as an alternative to the ETA mechanism due to it being more economical and readily available.
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migrabill said:
I am well aware that this watch is overpriced. I currently own 2 Rolex’s and 3 Omega’s Donovan familiar with movements and their approximate costs. There is no reason this watch should be more than $800. Except… that friggin’ Rigby name. And that’s why I’m thinking about overpaying… Their gun rack wasn’t worth $1100 neither. I am just captivated by the brand.
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You originally asked "Is it truly a fine watch? "...but you had already known the answer to that.
(Rigby could have spent just $200 more for the COSC certified chronometer movement, but didn't.)
For you, it's really always been a question if the Rigby name was worth the ~$2000 premium.

I like @Rigby375's notion of Rigby joining with Bremont for a truly fine product.
I.e., shouldn't a Rigby watch be the equal of a Rigby rifle?

Perhaps Rigby riflemen can persuade Rigby to step up their watch game?
 
BTP-KennethWRoyce said:
Nice Longines Heritage 1938 Military Limited Edition. Lovely remake of that inter-war 43mm classic.

The -1 signifies an improvement to the SW200, not that it's a COSC chronometer (which is the highest of its available four grades). There's now even a -2 improvement of the -1.




You originally asked "Is it truly a fine watch? "...but you had already known the answer to that.
(Rigby could have spent just $200 more for the COSC certified chronometer movement, but didn't.)
For you, it's really always been a question if the Rigby name was worth the ~$2000 premium.

I like @Rigby375's notion of Rigby joining with Bremont for a truly fine product.
I.e., shouldn't a Rigby watch be the equal of a Rigby rifle?

Perhaps Rigby riflemen can persuade Rigby to step up their watch game?
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That's a fair point.
 
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