RdB microbrand, from Italy

[Erredibi]

Update after months in which we were persecuted by the blackest bad luck from the constructive point of view, with some photos of pieces ready for assembly, to complete the M24 / M27 range.

Given our motto (“Iron Will”), after all we could not give up …

In addition to the 316 stainless steel versions, the CuSn12 bronze, commonly used in industrial applications for sintered bushings, is added:

The type of surface finish is chosen by the customer.

Titanium grade 5, the most used alloy in general mechanical applications:

Also here surface finish is buyer’s choice.

Finally, Ergal EN AW 7075, an aluminum alloy mainly used for mechanical components in aeronautics and motorcycles:

This material allows a degree of extreme customization, I would dare to say unique in the watch scene: through anodic oxidation the surfaces can be treated by donating any color on the RAL chart, or reproduce patterns of almost any type of surface finish (sandblasting, shot blasting, brushing etc. ).

The unique shape of the case (9 parts of which 8 visible from the outside) also allow contrasts that are impossible to obtain on printed case watches (for example, contrast coloured lugs). This specific example, in delivery to a passionate Scottish, will be anodized in shiny black body and red lugs.

Last but not least, this is an extreme material for lightness (under 100 g of weight, the steel equivalent for an M27 approaches 190 g).

My dream is a small Ergal limited edition anodized in gold and green for Lotus Cars, of which we are hardcore fans.

thanks and stay tuned for the assembled pieces in a few days.

[Erredibi]

See the back of a titanium M27: engravings are now fully customizable:

[Erredibi]

Hi there, some tasty updates this month:

Here a M24 with a clean dial, with different indices and a single brand logo on it.

Per coloro a cui piacciono le storie For those who like stories, this dial ( the so called “Genesi”) was the original one fitted on the first test press Watches back in 2003…

We still have a small lot it these dials.

Hands also are the original ones.

The side of the case is now clean, without the M24 engraving:

The back of the case is now completely custom engraved:

[Selie]

Best looking one so far!

[Erredibi]

With pride we present the Ergal version of our Italian timepiece entirely manufactured in Brianza.

Why the ergal?

Aluminum 7075 is a particular alloy derived from the corresponding material used in the aeronautic field.
In more commercial applications, it is usually used for various sectors in the field of Motorsport for example for racing bicycle frames, motorcycle parts, bolts and spacers for cars … etc. etc.

Its peculiar characteristics: it is the lightest aluminum alloy and, from the mechanical point of view, more resistant to impact, stress, weight and torsion. It is also the aluminum alloy less subject to “thermodilatation” and therefore more suitable for use in outdoor environments.

The industrial derivation of ErrediBi and our passion for the world of motors and Motorsport (to which the timepiece is inspired) have led us to mature the idea of ​​using this material for the construction of each component of the watch (only the crown is in aisi 316).

We do not hide that the doubts were many, a Ergal M27 nut weighs just over 20g … less than half of the titanium grade 5 correspondent!

The risk of creating a case very light, but almost inconsistent on the wrist scared us a lot … I must say that instead the result went well beyond expectations and we are proud to offer it today as a spearhead of our current range of watches.

In the watchmaking field, beyond some details like bezels, there are no uses of this material for the entire case except in a very illustrious precedent (the Conquistador of Franck Müller a few years ago).

Now let’s talk about the photos, the peculiarity of the material is the possibility of anodic oxidation in virtually any color.
The peculiarity of the M27 then, that is the case in 9 pieces assembled mechanically together, allows unthinkable contrasts for watches with printed case, in fact guaranteeing a top level personalization experience.

The inner case and the rear ring have been left in raw Ergal, external case (nut) and black oxidized bezel, lugs and inner bague in glossy red.

The contrast created, which will please or turn up your noses, has been suggested by a recent Ducati naked.
The hands in this case have been changed on customer’s request.
The back case is engraved with the Customer’s specifications and watch reference.

Strap is a black suede homemade piece, with red seams on it.

I remember that the M27 has a case with a diameter of 41 mm, thickness of 12 mm.

The weight, including the strap, is only 55 g.

Motorized ETA as usual.

The lug to lug measures 53 mm, on a wrist 19 the effect is this:

Let me have your thoughts, have a nice evening.

[lencoth]

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[hendrik]

Bravo!

[Elmar2B]

Very nice, especially the smaller sized watch, somehow it looks better proportioned overall.
The logo of the wrench tool does not look as clean. As Hour indices it looks somehow better.
I think the dial would look more coherent if the logo was a bolt as well, bringing the case shape to the dial.
If this somehow makes sense? Perhaps the bolt size can be printed then inside the logo, which would remove the need of the letters at the 4-5 hour, giving a less busy dial design.
imho, the wrench tool as hour indices at 12 and 6 looks cool and makes for a nice signature design!

[Erredibi]

Hi Elmar,

Thanks for your reply.

Actually, we’re experiencing some new dials:

[Elmar2B]

Nice, will there be a logo on it or clean?

[Erredibi]

Hi

No logo, the dial has been studied for an ambidextrous M24:

[Puringa]

I think that if you keep everything from this watch:

…and remove all text from the dial (except the logo) like this watch:

…you would have a winner! The only thing I really miss is a date complication. Is there a movement that fits that has a date complication?

[Erredibi]

Hi, both dials are available. So it is only a matter of choice.

The ETA 2671 actually has a date complication, we would need a window in the dial to show it.

[Erredibi]

Again a great promo action on a well-known e-commerce platform these days.
No reserve price for this stainless steel M24:

[Erredibi]

Here you see a M27 machined in gr.5 titanium:

The yellow ring is made of Ergal, so it is virtually anodizable un every colour.

[Erredibi]

Wish a great summer to you all!

And this is a render of our unique diver watch, coming next year.

Based on a gr.5 titanium M27 the Flottante will have a unheard patente complication in the case.

if thrown in water, it will not sink like an anchor…it will float on water!

despite being a piece of solid steel!

WR will be 300m

Rotating bezel.

Limited launch edition preorder is open.

15 pieces only, all unique specimens, dedicated to our Como lake.

a big challenge is starting!

[Michael]

wow great specs and a nice looking watch,keep up the good word

[Fate_Amenable_To_Change]

On that dial I would drop the wrench. You’re already making your point with the indices and the case shape, the wrench is superfluous and disrupts the dial completely in my view.

That being said, I applaud you very much for putting something out there with a very specific design that is truly unlike anything else I’ve seen in watches.

From my perspective, though, this remains your best dial so far:

As a fan of Japanese, Bauhaus and Scandinavian design, I’m a proponent of less is more. I only wish Seiko would remember that some time, with their big nasty X on the dial, but you get my point.

[Climholland]

That being said, I applaud you very much for putting something out there with a very specific design that is truly unlike anything else I’ve seen in watches.

From my perspective, though, this remains your best dial so far:

I completely agree on This.

[Michael]

Heeft iemand hier al ,hands on ervaring met deze horloges?