The RLE3 represents the third iteration of the Russia Limited Edition made by Gruppo Gamma for AP Time Ltd. (also known as Gruppo Gamma Russia and Mi-Watch).
This time the watch has been co-designed with the support of our friends and clients. In fact the blue sunburst dial is a tribute to the first RLE launched back in 2016 and marine grade CuSn8 bronze has been chosen as the case material to meet the strong demand for bronze watches. Both the watch and the buckle will be delivered to you sealed so you can start your own patina journey.
The caseback is made of stainless steel and has engraved one of the symbols of Saint Petersburg, the pinnacle from the Admiralty building, which complements ideally the maritime theme of the model and the first RLE (that had the Kremlin). Moreover, we have recently started selling our watches at the Submarina Boutique in the historical center of Saint Petersburg.
Most Gruppo Gamma long-time fans will recognize the sandwich supernova dial, seen previously on Genesis and Ascent models. This time it will have a Swiss vintage ecru lume, which is vintage only in terms of look, as the brightness is very strong.
We designed a complete collection of straps for the RLE3 with our good friend, Brusnitcyn, a well-known artisan from Saint Petersburg that has made straps for our previous LEs. One strap will be included with the watch and you will have the possibility to choose and order additional straps that will be made to measure exclusively for you (any width/length, stitching, initials, etc). For the first time ever for a Gruppo Gamma you will be able to get a bund strap made to measure for the RLE3 (and compatible with many other models too).
Technical specifications
Case
Mk IV Vanguard, CuSn8 bronze, brushed, water resistance 200m
Diameter 44mm, length 54mm lug-to-lug, height 13.5mm, lug width 24mm, weight 135g with strap
Low profile double-domed sapphire crystal with underside anti-reflective coating, stainless steel caseback secured by screws, screw lock crown
Bolt-on crown guard, stainless steel case side guard
120-click unidirectional rotatable bezel, pip marker with Swiss Super-LumiNova® vintage color
Movement
ETA 2824-2, automatic bi-directional winding, 28800 bph, accuracy between -30 to +30 s/ day, power reserve 38 hrs, Swiss made
Dial
Blue supernova sunburst sandwich dial, markers filled with Swiss Super-LumiNova® vintage color
Gold color hour and minute hands and red seconds hand, with Swiss Super-LumiNova® vintage color
Strap
Calf leather by Brusnitcyn, handmade in Saint Petersburg, sand, width 24/22mm with matching bronze buckle, 125/75mm
*Leather has been treated to achieve a distressed look — scars, uneven texture etc. are deliberate, and no two straps are alike
Accessories
Screwdriver for strap changes, travel pouch
A new revolutionary Vanguard
Created as a market test, this Mk II Vanguard model has several unique and possibly one-off features first time on a Gruppo Gamma.
- Forged carbon dial with luminous streaks
- Numerals using a stencil font created by and unique to Gruppo Gamma
- Crown protecting device (the total width of the watch with it is 49mm)
- Integrated bracelet
The AG-11 comes in a 42mm case with 22mm lugs, complete with stainless steel bracelet and leather strap.
This is a preorder deposit, full preorder price is € 669, balance of € 300 is to be paid before delivery (planned for November-December 2024). Retail price after preorder will be € 849.
Order two different versions and enjoy an extra 50 euros discount.
Feel free to contact us in case you need extra straps/accessories.
Kindly note production version may slightly differ from the render and from prototypes pictures.
Technical Details
Case
- 316L stainless steel, brushed
- Diameter 42mm, lug-to-lug 49.5mm, lug width 22mm, height 12.6mm
- Domed bezel
- Solid caseback
- Box shaped sapphire crystal, anti-reflective
- Push-pull crown with locking device
- Water resistant to 100m/ 330ft
Movement
- Miyota 9015, automatic and hand-windable
- 28,800bph, power reserve 42h, accuracy -10~+30 s/day
Dial
- Forged carbon infused with luminous pigment
- Sandwich construction, luminous markers
- Silver color hour & minute hands, luminous
- Red seconds hand
- Easy read date display
- Swiss Super-LumiNova, 'Old Radium' color
Strap
- Stainless steel bracelet with quick release spring bars (wrist sizes 160mm/ 6.25" ~ 230mm/ 9")
- Toscana accent stitching, brown, length 115*75mm, with buckle
Accessories
- Travel pouch
DHL Express shipping or equivalent is included in the price. No promotions are applicable to this item as it already has a preorder discount.
You may choose to cancel your preorder at any time. For preorders cancelled by you, we charge a 10% re-stocking fee and this will be deducted from the refund to you. Alternatively, to avoid the re-stocking fee you can ask for a store credit equal to the amount you paid.