RJ-Romain Jerome - Engraved Collection

Skylab 48 Red Engraved

Steampunk Black Auto Engraved

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Monochrome's review

RJ-Romain Jerome - Skylab 48 Skulls

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RJ-Romain Jerome - Skylab 48

RJ-Romain Jerome have revamped the Skylab (one of my favourite skeleton watches) for 2015, expanding it to 48mm over the original 44mm and calling it the Skylab 48. It's bigger, but is it better? They have only fattened it up in two of the three original variations, neglecting the basic steel Heavy Metal version which is my favourite.

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Sydney Watch Guide's review

RJ-Romain Jerome - Skylab

As much as I love a classically traditional, even antique, aesthetic in my timekeeping devices, I also love a modern, sleek interpretation too – and the Romain Jerome Skylab is probably one of my favourite examples of ultra-modern, pared down horology. All the bridge work has been constrained to right angles, which appear to hold no more than is absolutely necessary. This skeletonized movement is so minimal it barely interrupts the view through both crystals, allowing the exposed main spring to be its own power reserve indicator. My favourite is the Heavy Metal – I like the unity achieved by appearing to be entirely made from the same metal.

...and here's some Skylab Photoshop fun:

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A Blog to Watch's review

Total Watch Reviews' review

Dream Chrono's review

Monochrome's review