Maurice de Mauriac Chrono Modern Paris Dakar „Oasis Rally Team“vsRGM Watches Model 455 Classic Chronographs

Ref. chrono-modern-oasis-rally-team·MSRP $4,700
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Measurements
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Chrono Modern Paris Dakar „Oasis Rally Team“

Model 455 Classic Chronographs
Diameter
42mm
38.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
n/a
Thickness
n/a
13.9mm
Water Resistance
100m
highest
50m
MSRP
$4,700
lowest
$7,950
Movement
Valjoux 7750
Valjoux 7750
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
The Maurice de Mauriac Chrono Modern Paris Dakar „Oasis Rally Team“ offers a unique, military-themed design with customizable options and a robust Valjoux 7750 automatic movement. Reviewers praise the legible dial, quality strap, and the overall value and personalized buying experience, with prices starting under $3,000. However, the red-tinted sapphire crystal hampers legibility and lume charging, and the world-timer bezel's utility is questionable. One reviewer criticizes the 50-meter water resistance, deeming it unsuitable for swimming. On balance, reviewers appreciate the customizable aviator-style design and value, despite reservations about the crystal's legibility.
Owners widely praise RGM watches for their American craftsmanship and special, unusual designs, with one owner finding the tele and tachy scales brilliantly done and perfectly colored. The 38.2mm case size contributes to a diminutive appearance for some, while others find the brand's designs mesmerizing and aspirational. Owners report that RGM watches wear well and garner compliments, with watch experts recognizing the brand's quality. On balance, owners and reviewers rate RGM Watches Model 455 Classic Chronographs highly for its unique American craftsmanship and vintage-inspired dial details.
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