RGM 801

The latest Horological Times features a piece about an impressive new watch movement, notable not just for its workmanship, but for the fact that it is made in the United States. The new Caliber 801movement from RGM is the first watch movement made here in the US since the 1960s. There's some nice photography on their website. How much to buy one? Well, you could buy a pretty good used car instead. As they say, if you have to ask...

And while we're talking about RGM, be sure to take a look at the page on engine turning at the RGM website; here.