Fears Garrick (White)vsRGM Watches Model 455 Classic Chronographs

The Fears Garrick (White) is noted for its curvaceous 42mm polished 904L steel case, measuring 10mm thick, and its Old English White dial featuring applied numerals and blued hands. Its Garrick UT-G04 in-house movement, visible through the caseback with hand-finished detailing, operates at 18,000vph and offers a 45-hour power reserve, regulated to +5 seconds per day. The watch includes a 100m water resistance rating and is produced in limited annual quantities. On balance, reviewers highlight the Garrick (White)'s distinctive case design and in-house movement as key attributes.

Owners praise RGM Watches for its American craftsmanship, rarity, and old-school quality, with some finding the designs mesmerizing and aspirational. The tele and tachy scales are noted as brilliantly done with pure vintage coloring, though the smaller time-register contributes to a diminutive appearance. Some owners find RGM watches special and unusual, appreciating direct interaction with the maker, while others find many designs boring. One owner reported a negative experience, finding their RGM diver "horrid," while another "loves" their RGM 801-COE SW. On balance, owners rate RGM Watches highly for its unique American craftsmanship and bespoke potential, despite a high price point.