Introduced in 2019, the RJM Bluebird by REC Watches incorporate aluminum from the wings of a 1944 Spitfire aircraft that crashed on the Russian Tundra during WW2. This timepiece is limited to 334 pieces.

The RJM collection was first introduced in December 2008 as a tribute to the mighty Spitfire aircrafts. The RJM 04 BLUEBIRD is the fourth timepiece from this family. In 1945, a Spitfire aircraft crashed on the Russian tundra during a dogfight. This incredible story is captivated in the RJM 04 BLUEBIRD, which also marks end of an era for the RJM as it completes the collection.

The RJM 04 BLUEBIRD features a blue sunburst dial and a blue woven strap, honoring the RAF pilots and their famous blue uniform. The story of how the azure color became synonymous with the uniforms of the British Royal Air Force pre-dates the RAF itself, as the blue fabric was originally manufactured for the Russian army. However due to the Russian Revolution the RAF acquired these uniforms after having been founded in 1918.

It sports a 40mm diameter stainless steel case with sapphire crystal top glass and mineral crystal case-back. The mechanical engine that powers this timepiece is a MIYOTA 9015 automatic caliber with a power reserve of more than 40 hours. Its oscillating weight takes inspiration from the spitfire metal rivet construction.

In honor of this one-of-a-kind aircraft, the brand has been donating part of the proceeds of every sold RJM timepiece towards the restoration of PT879, the donor Mark IX Spitfire aircraft.

Design highlights

• The four “holes” on the tip marks the number of blades on the MK IX Spitfire Aircraft Rotol propeller.
• The crown guard is heavily inspired by the Spitfire elliptical wing shape & wing structure.
• The blue woven strap is as a tribute to the RAF pilots and their famous blue uniform.
• The case shape is inspired by the watches worn by the British Royal Airforce and the British Army during WWII – with a modern twist and proportions.
• The crown tip is inspired by the nose cone of the Spitfire fighter mixed with a traditional diamond shaped crown.
• The rotor decoration is inspired by the spitfire metal rivet construction.
• The date window is recycled from a piece of untreated aluminum cut directly from the PT879 MK IX Spitfire aircraft.

Technical details

Model: The RJM Bluebird

Case
316L stainless steel case
Diameter: 40 MM
Opening diameter: 33 MM
Height: 10.9 MM
Top glass: Sapphire crystal with AR-coating
Mineral crystal caseback glass
Water resistance: 3 ATM, 30 meters

Movement
MIYOTA Cal. 9015 with rotor decoration
Type: Mechanical, self-winding
Frequency: 28,800 VPH
Power reserve: 40+ hours
24 jewels

Dial
Blue Sunburst Dial with powerful lume on hands and hour markers
Date aperture at 6H

Strap
Filt / Calf leather inner lining strap
Strap width: 20 mm

Warranty
2 years full warranty

Recommended retail price
$1,295.00 USD / € 1,745.00 EUR

Introduced in December 2018, the RJM Collection offers mechanical timepieces that incorporate salvaged aluminum from PT879 – the only Mark IX Spitfire aircraft ever to return to the UK after being shipped to Russia as part of lend-lease during WW2.

RJM is the world’s first mechanical timepiece that combines authentic salvaged Spitfire aircraft material with both the design of the aircraft itself and the watches worn by the pilots of the WW2 era.

The iconic Supermarine Spitfire aircrafts have been widely celebrated for its crucial role during the Battle of Britain. Still, a handful of the approximately 20,300 Spitfire aircrafts ever built, were never intended to defend the British shores. PT879 was among the approximately 1118 Mark IX Spitfire aircrafts delivered in Murmansk in 1944 as part of the Allied Forces Lend-Lease aid policy to support the Russian war effort. The PT879 crashed on the Russian tundra in a dogfight in 1945.

A lot of Spitfire aircrafts went down over the Russian Tundra and none have come back. More than a half century later, in 1998, the battered aircraft was recovered in Murmansk as a complete but crashed aircraft – having spent 53 years in barn as she was recovered off the Tundra by an unnamed farmer in 1945. Currently, PT879 is undergoing a full restoration by Peter Teichman. An accomplished pilot, Peter has made it his life’s work to restore classic warbirds to their former glory and is uncompromising in restoring the PT879 to the same standards as when she left the factory at Castle Bromwich on the 4th of August 1944.

An impressive number of the PT879’s original parts are to be used in the restoration of the airframe, and more than 500 parts were used in the now renovated fuselage. Even so, there remained considerable aluminum parts of the salvaged PT879 wings which were not suitable for restoration. These parts, authentic pieces of world history featuring original marks and dents, are directly incorporated into the design of the RJM Collection, ensuring that every single RJM timepiece becomes visually unique.

In addition, in honor of this one-of-a-kind aircraft, the brand will be donating part of the proceeds of every sold RJM timepiece towards the restoration of the PT879 in order to make it airworthy.

Presently, the RJM Collection offers three models. These timepieces feature 40 mm diameter stainless steel case. The top glass of the watch is sapphire crystal with AR coating and the case back glass is mineral crystal.

Among the three variants available, RJM-01 features a Black sandwich dial with white luminous details. The RJM-02 has a brown textured concentric circle dial with vintage luminous details. The third model RJM-03 comes with a military green dial with vintage luminous details.

The RJM watch models incorporate some unique design features inspired by the PT879 MK IX Spitfire aircraft.

The case shape of the RJM watch is inspired by the watches worn by the British Royal Airforce and the British Army during WWII – with a modern twist and proportions.

The four “holes” on the crown tip marks the number of blades on the MK IX Spitfire aircraft Rotol propeller.

The crown guard is heavily inspired by the spitfire elliptical wing shape & wing structure. The crown tip is inspired by the nose cone of the Spitfire fighter mixed with a traditional diamond shaped crown.

The watch features a unique date window incorporating a recycled piece of untreated aluminum cut directly from the PT879 MK IX Spitfire aircraft. The application of powerful lume on hands and hour markers provides better night time visibility.

Each RJM watch houses a Miyota 9015 mechanical self-winding movement that provides a power reserve of more than 40 hours. Fitted with a spitfire metal rivet inspired oscillating weight, this mechanical engine can be admired through the transparent case-back of the watch.

The RJM-01 & RJM-02 watch models come with double-layered black calf leather strap featuring matte stainless steel buckle and quick-release system. The first model has a black color strap whereas the second model sports a tan color strap. The RJM-03 model comes fitted with a military green canvas strap with matte stainless steel PVD-coated buckle and quick-release system.

Suggested retail price is $1,295 USD.

Technical details

Collection: RJM

Models

• RJM-01: Black sandwich dial with white luminous details and double-layered black calf leather strap with matte stainless steel buckle and quick-release system
• RJM-02: Brown textured concentric circle dial with vintage luminous details and double-layered tan calf leather strap with matte stainless steel buckle and quick-release system
• RJM-03: Military green dial with vintage luminous details, Military green canvas strap with matte stainless steel PVD-coated buckle and quick-release system

Case
316L stainless steel case
Diameter: 40 mm
Opening diameter: 33 MM
Height: 10.9 MM
Top glass: sapphire crystal with AR coating
Mineral crystal caseback glass
Water resistance: 3 ATM, 30 meters

Dial
Recycled spitfire aircraft dial

Movement
Miyota Cal. 9015 with rotor decoration
Type: mechanical, self-winding
Frequency: 28,800 VPH
Power reserve: 40+ HOURS
24 jewels

Strap
Double-layered calf leather strap with matte stainless steel buckle and quick-release system
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Canvas strap with matte stainless steel PVD-coated buckle and quick-release system
Bracelet width: 20 MM

Warranty
2 years full warranty

Retail price
$1,295 USD

Introduced in 2018, the 901 RS limited edition is the first ever stainless steel bracelet watch from REC Watches. This automatic wristwatch incorporates recycled parts from one of the most sought-after and iconic sports cars ever built – the 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7.

The REC 901 collection offers timepieces incorporating recycled parts from salvaged Porsche 911’s. This REC 901 timepiece incorporates recycled parts of a legendary Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 made in 1973. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) of the donor car is 9113600237.

The first owner of the Donor car was none other than the famous German Racing driver Clemens Schickentanz, who won both the GT European Championship and several World Championship rounds in the GT class. After sometime, the German rally driver Peter Rumpfkeil brought this car. During his 3-year ownership the car participated in several rallies, including the prestigious Monte Carlo Rally in the years 1976 and 1977 and Lombard RAC Rally in 1976.

In 1982 the battered 911 RS was acquired by Danish car enthusiast Jørgen Schultz, who initially was completely unaware of the rarity of the car. When he became aware that the car he had acquired was an original Carrera RS, he began restoring it over the next 3 decades until he finally sold the car in 2015, leaving several unusable parts most of which are now incorporated in the Limited Edition 901-RS watch. The details are all included in the scannable storycard, which accompanies every 901 RS Limited Edition timepiece.

The ’73 air-cooled Carrera RS 2.7 was the first 911-derived race car and the first production race 911 widely offered to the public. Only 1,580 were produced and prices on those still around have since skyrocketed, making it one the most sought-after and legendary sports cars ever built.

The 901 RS is the very first timepiece from REC Watches introduced on a metal bracelet. This one-of-a- kind stainless steel bracelet follows the curvature lines of the 901 case shape – taking inspiration from the characteristic soft, curving corners of the classic Porsche 911.

The dial of the 901 RS is cut directly from a 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS and coated with a grey, semitransparent lacquer, ensuring that no two dials are identical. The 901 RS black and yellow color scheme is a tribute to the original colors of the donor vehicle.

The case-back of the watch is inspired by the iconic 911 Otto Fuchs Rims – including the rotor decoration resembling drilled brake discs.

The 901 RS is engraved with the ‘VIN’ (Vehicle Identification Number) of its organ donor. The crown is designed to mirror the horn cap of the early 911 steering wheels.

The REC 901RS watch houses a Miyota Cal. 9100 Automatic movement that drives three timekeeping hands, Calendar (day, date & month) and the power reserve display positioned at 12 o’ clock. The movement has a power reserve of approximately 40 hours. Its 44mm diameter stainless steel case is fitted with a sapphire crystal front glass and a solid case-back featuring K1 mineral crystal glass.

Limited to 250 pieces, the REC 901RS watch is exclusively available at selected official retailers with a retail price of $1,995.00 USD.

Technical details

Model: 901RS

Case
316L stainless steel case
Diameter: 44 mm
Opening diameter: 37 mm
Height: 13 mm
Top glass: Sapphire crystal with AR-coating
Case-back glass: 5X K1 mineral crystal

Dial
Recycled Porsche 911 RS Dial

Movement
Miyota Cal. 9100 Automatic
Frequency: 28,800 VPH
Power reserve: +40 hours
26 jewels

Functions
Hour, minute and second
Day, Date and Month
Power reserve

Bracelet
316L Stainless steel
Bracelet width: 24 mm

Edition
Limited to 250 pieces

Price
$1,995.00 USD / €1,745.00 EUR

Introduced in 2018, the P-51 RTR by REC Watches is a bold, different and utterly unique watch made in collaboration with World Champion drift racer Vaughn Gittin Jr. from his Mustang RTR.

A self-taught American professional drift racer, ‘Professional Fun-Haver’ and Mustang madman Vaughn Gittin Jr. is one the most iconic personalities in professional drifting. As the creator of the RTR Vehicles including Mustang RTR, Vaughn is credited as being the trailblazer to bring American muscle cars into an import dominated sport. Today, Vaughn is one of the most successful drifters on the planet, boasting no less than three world drifting championship titles, and was awarded the Ace Driver of the Decade title in 2013 when he won more tandem battle victories than any other driver in Formula Drift.

Born and bred from traditional Japanese drift culture and influenced by European sports car styles, the Mustang RTR brand was built from the ground up to represent a modern, adaptive and enticing next generation of Mustang vehicles. However, The P-51 RTR Collection is not just built from any RTR vehicle, but rather Vaughn Gittin Jr.’s latest Formula Drift championship car, the Monster Energy Nitto Tire Ford Mustang RTR Spec 5-D.

Featuring a recycled carbon fiber dial with evident wear and tear, a visually unique forged carbon/aluminum bezel, and numerous not-so-subtle design references, the P-51 RTR embeds the very DNA of both the 2X 900-BHP RTR Drift Monster and its driver.

Limited to 350 pieces, the P-51 RTR watch has a 44m diameter stainless steel case. Its dial is made from recycled RTR chassis carbon fiber, with visible wear and tear.

The double layer calf-leather strap features VGJ’s racing number 25 stitched in Roman numerals. The bezel is made from forged RTR carbon fiber and steering shaft aluminum.

The P-51 RTR watch houses a Miyota 9130 automatic movement and displays hour, minute, seconds, date and power reserve.

Technical details

Model: REC P-51 RTR

Case
316L stainless steel case
Diameter: 44 mm
Opening diameter: 38 MM
Height: 10.8 MM
Forged Carbon & Aluminium Bezel
Sapphire crystal with AR-coating glass

Dial
Recycled RTR chassis carbon dial

Movement
Ref. Miyota Cal. 9130 automatic
Frequency: 28,800 VPH
Power reserve: +40 hours
26 jewels

Functions
3 hands: Hour, minute and seconds
Date
Power reserve

Strap
Double calf-leather strap
Strap width: 24 mm

Edition
Limited to 350 pieces

Price
$1.895,00