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IanM 3T WIS 
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Some of you may know that I have been chasing an old style Rasmus in blue for quite a while. I had a deal cooked up with a very nice seller in Australia, who eventually withdrew his watch from sale. The kind Australian seller put me in touch with the Aussie AD. I had a discussion with the AD which led him to speak with the factory and eventually offer me an opportunity to specify a new blue one with ETA (which would turn out to be the last ever blue to be built and which, by now, probably resides with the AD). But at the price I was given, my eyes still haven't stopped watering. Instead, and with the assistance of O to remind me to get the ETA version, and with a little help from triggers placed into about 10 watch research engines - I tracked down this nice used Rasmus in black. First impressions are: "frickin' excellent". Fricker case (copied/modded from the Eddie Platts Dreadnought on which, long story short, he could't protect copyright in the case design and several manufacturers "copied" it), crown at 4 operates like a knife through butter, genuine ETA inside, keeps time to within +3 seconds a day (have only had it for a week, but this is consistent), beadblasted case with beadblasted bracelet. I note that for the Rasmus the 5-link end links are machined where they meet the lugs to have the same angles as the chamfers on the lugs, whereas some other manufacturers do not do this. A small point, but worth noting. Kit came with OEM hinged metal box, papers, a bl**dy nice leather strap and a deployant rubber (which will never see wrist time cos I am not a big fan of rubber - but it is a nicely done example). It is substantial on the wrist. Not top-heavy. Reeks of top-class German build quality. Lume is ballistic. And whilst I have read comments here about some not liking them - I absolutely love its bezel nipples! IRL they are not a dominant part of the case design and they differentiate it from other Fricker-cased models. Thanks to stew77 for the kick in the butt this morning which reminded me to get pics up. So please enjoy these poor attempts at photography, gents.    |
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stew77 Admin 
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Awesome Ian! You just don't see these old style Rasmus pieces anymore, and they are definitely one of my favorites from the house of Muhle Glashutte!  Congrats on this awesome and rare pickup indeed! Absolutely SWEET! No doubt you will enjoy this one and thanks for posting up the pics. |
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Graham 3T WIS 
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Ian Fantastic pickup! The excitement of the chase makes it even more worthwhile! Enjoy in good health, my friend!  |
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IanM 3T WIS
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Thanks Graham and Stew77 for your kind comments. It's a ripper and the chase was certainly worthwhile. No buyers remorse here! Last edited on Wed Oct 23rd, 2013 06:23 am by IanM |
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Patrik72 3T WIS 
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Congrats! Lovely piece of German art, and it looks great on the leather strap. |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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Congrats Ian on a awesome Rasmus Buddy! |
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IanM 3T WIS
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Thanks Patrik! And special thanks to you, O, for the helpful info! You rock! |
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Tony Duronio 3T WIS 
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Beautiful watch Ian...congrats |
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IanM 3T WIS
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Many thanks Tony! |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS 
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Big Congrats, Mate. I remember reading your WTB and admire you for really hunting it down. Enjoy it in good health for a long time. |
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IanM 3T WIS
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Cheers BRP! Fades in comparison to some of your spectacular pieces, but it is a long-hunted one for me, and worth the long-winded wait! |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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Sweet catch! Enjoy! |
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IanM 3T WIS
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Thanks Skip! |
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OldeCrow 3T WIS 
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One of my favorites! I've got the blue one and I plan on taking it with me when I die! ;) |
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IanM 3T WIS
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Bragger! :) I love the blue, mate. Having worn the black non-stop for the last week or so, it is keeping time to COSC, and feels just tht ticket. I am sorely tempted to just keep looking for the blue as well. Size, weight, look - all are spot on, IMHO. They sure are keepers, aren't they! Shoot a writsie pic up soon! |
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Hammerfjord Moderator 
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Well done! I like the attention to details on this piece: It's a watch you need to look at twice to apreciate the half of them... Enjoy this tough diver! |
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IanM 3T WIS
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Thanks Hammer! I started looking for a Fricker cased diver and decided on the Rasmus, because other Fricker models like the AlphaTime Sawfish, the Jacques Etoile equivalent, the Kremke Subzilla and others were simply no longer available, or they just didn't "hit the spot". There are many fine details on the Rasmus which set it apart, not least of which is the crown at 4 and the 1000m rating, nipples on the bezel, great lume, bracelet end links matching the bevels on the lugs, ETA movement (in this one, some later models have the Sellita), and the fit and finish of the watch, generally. There is nothing to dislike, IMHO, and I am even finding that the beadblasted finish is a welcome change from the "bling" of some of my other timepieces. It just sits there and does its job without any fuss - exactly as I like it! Thanks for all the kind comments, gents, I am very glad that y'all like it. And Hammer is right - it sure is a tough looking little bugger! <<<<< new Avatar to celebrate! Last edited on Tue Oct 29th, 2013 12:02 am by IanM |
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