Fears Garrick (White)vsRGM Watches Model 801/40 "40mm"

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 and reviewers widely praise the RGM Watches Model 801/40 "40mm" for its intricate Grand Feu enamel dial and the quality of its in-house RGM Caliber 801 manual-wind movement, with some owners considering it a grail watch. The 40.3mm case size is noted as making RGM's offerings more accessible, and the vintage-inspired box sapphire crystal adds to its appeal. One owner reported initial timekeeping of +30 seconds per day, which settled after a break-in period, while another experienced accuracy ranging from +1/+2 to about -6 seconds per day. The list price of US$14,900 is considered significant but in line with other independent watchmakers. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the RGM Watches Model 801/40 "40mm" highly for its exceptional craftsmanship and beautiful enamel dials at its price point.