Pedals in the Metal: RGM Introduces Model 500-GMT-RS Limited Edition Richard Sachs

Last Monday, Pennsylvania-based watch manufacturer RGM released the Model 500-GM-RS, a new sports watch released in partnership with bicycle frame builder Richard Sachs This new model is the second watch to result from the collaboration between Sachs and RGM founder Roland Murphy - like the first one, a limited-edition, bespoke timepiece that speaks to both brands' shared love for traditional styles, handcrafted workmanship, and functional art Surrounding the face is the watch's bidirectional GMT bezel, marking the first time RGM has used this function on one of its watches; the bezel features engraved Arabic numerals for each of the even-numbered hour positions, and simple dots for the odd-numbered hours, both of which are filled with ceramic.

On the dial of the Model 500-GMT-RS is an outer minute ring, with highlighted hour markers, and blocky Arabic numerals inside of it for the quarter-hour positions At the 4:30 position is a subtle date indictor, while sweeping around the dial are two skeletonized sword hands for the hour and minute, and a red GMT hand featuring the Richard Sachs' logo for its tip The movement and its embellishments are hidden behind a solid caseback, which is engraved with an artistic interpretation of the Richard Sachs logo, alongside information on the watch and its model number out of the 50 pieces that will be produced.

The new model will come equipped on a Hirsch Performance rubber and leather strap, and will be available for purchase directly through RGM for $4,750. . Source