docblackrock

OK gotcha, agree on most things there, but you know, pffffff...bollix to political correctness. Let's face it, Blatter is a loon, a bigoted corrupt loon at that - witness his suggestion on how to make women's football* more attractive to TV audiences (skimpy shorts ), or how WC revenue continually goes 'missing'. Like every tin-pot dictator, he still managed to be re-elected by standing unopposed. Platini is his protoge, now cemented at UEFA - witness his ludicrous directive about restructuring the hugely successful CL with instant group places going to the likes of Moldova etc. Numpty. There was a distinct hand of Blatter in Platini getting elected in the first place (..."look 'Pa, no strings!"), and the treatment of the ageing but decent Lennart Johanssen was disgraceful IMO. Still, I've had an intense dislike of Platini since May '85 when he celebrated that penalty far too enthusiastically given what the players knew had happened by then. I'm sure it's on YouTube if you're interested. As for a Scandinavian World Cup, I'd love to see it as would I'm sure Ape, Admin, Dani et al but let's be realistic, it ain't gonna happen. Have you actually been to those countries V? Never mind the infrastructure, do you know what their largest capacity stadium is? Ullevi Stadium in Gothenburg only 43,000, Parken in Copenhagen 42,000, with the rest in the mid-20s. Nowhere near big enough. And don't say 'oh they'll just build bigger stadiums by then'. It doesn't work like that. I think it'll be England for the reasons I gave already, plus the fact that it's Blatter's official standby venue should South Africa not have everything in place in time for the beginning of 2010. Unlike Wembley they don't have the security of having an extra 3-4 year extension to complete the new stadia * I actually caught a bit of the recent women's WC and was pleasantly surprised - standard was much better than I thought, Norway were good value, the Brazilians a pleasure to watch, and the Germans ruthlessly efficient.....in fact, no different to the mens' game

C'mon, "funnest" isn't even a proper word . It's not about that anyway, it's semi-political (in the FIFA vs UEFA sense) and semi-financially driven. Football and fun don't really come into the decision-making process. Brazil got it because it was about bloody time, and it is South America's/LATAM's turn, after previous tournaments run by UEFA and the Asia-Pacific guys. Olympics have nothing to do with it. After all, it was a bit of a debacle Germany getting 2006 instead of England - recall it was some West Indian delegate with a colonial chip on his shoulder who cast the final deciding vote. England - the facilities are/will be world class, the infrastructure will be world class, the support will be world class, the team will......ooops. Hasn't stopped UEFA from giving the Champions League final to Moscow, has it? Or Athens last year. Or Istanbul in 2005. As I said, practicality and common sense goes out the window when it comes to the corrupt goons of UEFA/FIFA. You still think it was about "giving them a bit of fun". Surely you're not so naiive? Nope, even a combined Sweden/Denmark bid is impossible as the infrastructure (even with the Copenhagen-Malmo bridge) just cannot cope with such a global event of this size. The Euro Championships sure, but not the WC.

Taxi for Ape

Hmm, I always thought it might be printed on an ETA blank but honestly side-by-side when I checked, my DW font looks identical in weight/leading etc to my gen 7750 DW font. However, that would support the different UPO DW theory we discussed re. window gaps.

What, you mean seeing as they were the only candidate? FIFA muppets throwing a big (expensive) announcement party like that Only hope that TV money rules and there's no stupid 2300GMT KOs like there was at Argentina '78 (which I don't remember as it was way past my bedtime ) In your dreams. What only 24 years after you last made a mess of it? Think it's more likely to come back to England to be honest, with the New Wembley, Emirates and even more impressively, the New Anfield Err, why? Infrastructure and facilities say 'no' regardless.

Nope. See other PO thread under this one...ah sod it, I'm feeling generous Don't forget to knock $20 off that since it's geared for EU delivery.... So $630ish for US delivery of gen bits.... Plus actual stock UPO at what, say $250 these days? TOTAL $900

Yes.

Sorry The Zigmeister, I'm on a roll Gen pearl is attached to insert. Unfortunately only available together with bezel itself as with all Omega bezel/inserts. Rep pearl is part of a long tubey thing glued to the bezel surface itself, which then protudes through a hole in the rep insert.

The UPO uses an ETA 2824 so obviously it IS a gen ETA datewheel.

I guess so, this DW obviously has a smaller inner diameter/greater outer diameter (so appears thicker filling up the gen date window) than some of the other examples I've seen that have attempted a gen dial swapout. Drat. Oh well, nothing like custom matching

Looks good, nice work! Seems the DW side gap is not evident on this example, hmmm, I wonder if it's something to do with the switch in movts? ETA 2824 or Sellita SW200, which one's in there? Oh and what paint (type and ref. colour) did you use for the second hand tip?

C'mon boys, go easy on him. Sure, it's probably one of the worst examples of a REP (never mind a gen!) I've ever seen but hopefully he's learned a valuable lesson and will take my advice on doing some reading up before he even THINKS about buying again. Better to educate and encourage than mock and deride.

Actually there are a lot of us here who know more about gens (and indeed own gens) than many gen owners out there. Where in Europe are you based? I may be able to point you in the right direction for that which you seek

Best advice I can give is before you go anywhere near ebay or even a local auction, is to firstly to do some research. There's plenty of reference material on vintage Rolex available out there and the time you put in now, will benefit you greatly. Good luck and enjoy

Can you post item no. or other pics. You've been had no doubt about it I'm afraid, but I'd be interested to see the description. Really hope you get your money back, maybe next time post pics and ask for opinions before purchasing, lots of us here always happy to help

I'd be seriously checking out your refund options NOW Yes as you realise, the POS dial aside (not even a redial and WTF are those metal indices doing there?) that dial depth rating should have been a massive clue. 4000ft=1220m as any owner of a modern SD will tell you. That and the hands are all wrong, and the datefont suggest there's some form of crappy new asian movt in there. Sorry but I must ask, where did you buy such a monstrosity???

You all know my thoughts on the subject of these 'upgrades', but since it's Halloween tomorrow, here's a very scary-looking order form you may find helpful... But honestly,

"Where am I?" "In the IWC Area." "What do you want?" "Information on the Slevin." "Whose side are you on?" "That would be telling.... We want information. Information! INFORMATION!" "You won't get it." "By hook or by crook, we will." "Who are you?" "The new Number Two on the waiting list" "Who is Number One?" "You are Number Six." "I am not a number — I am a free man!"

I agree totally completely 100% with everything here, except for the fact that the nearest Stan the Man got to Tottenham was probably the nearest NCP car park Oh and you didn't mention the follow-up fixture the very next season - also finished Liverpool 4 Newcastle 3 - unbelievable!!!

Perhaps ask his representative here on Earth? Indeed I do, actually the first game I took my then-GF to at Anfield (she 'supported' Arsenal as she came from the same home town as Marc Overmars). And to think one of your fellow countrymen, Leonhardsen, applied the final humiliation

Actually perhaps I should apologise in that case, maybe I was cross-examining you a little too much. Not my intention, but sometimes can't help picking up on inaccuracies and not letting go, especially if I think someone's playing games. I thought perhaps there was something personal there but then you should know better not to put such an extreme opinion out there without being prepared to back it up in some way. Best to say nothing even if I don't think it's betraying any kindness if you'd have merely said without details you've met the guy and his wife and they were very unpleasant people, instead of creating this 'mystery'. It's not like we're talking about Nelson Mandela now is it? I mean, famous rich footballer and his obnoxious wife are complete stuck-up nightmares who act as if they're better than everyone just because they have obscene amounts of money? Hardly a shocker is it?

Why?

Can't say I'm surprised. I still don't get the dissatisfaction with the UPO case/bezel assembly. Mine (with only crystal modded) looks 1:1 next to the gen (though these measurements prove it's obviously not), bar the dial logo. I'm beyond happy with it. Kudos to 911RS though for taking the bullet for you lot.

As you'll find out, VB is more than capable of standing up for herself and doesn't need a mock chivalrous gimp to defend her 'honour'. Funny isn't it, as your continual and petty annoying barbs on the other CL thread show, you're just totally incapable of having decent rival banter without resorting to cheap jibes. Ape and I get on very well and 'understand' each other. Even Edge (who you don't probably remember but his guides are pinned up everywhere) was a Chav supporter and we all had a good laugh last year with the Prize Pool. You and I, we've talked mutual interest in Los Che and I've already paid you kudos for being old school Chelsea but it clearly hasn't taken. Prejudices are hard-wired I guess. Seems you've more than successfully grasped the new-found ethos of some of the more unsavoury elements of your club. Congratulations. How much did you get for your soul, by the way? Hope it was worth it. VB - if you think I'm out of order then please say so, and like always we'll mutually apologise, agree to disagree and then get back OT with some classic goal action

So have I. I first went (ok I was 5 so I was 'taken') to Anfield the same year I started school which was the same year King Kenny arrived Season ticket/family shareholder from then on, every match up until I left home for university. Even during the dark days (Souness era) I made it as often as I could. But back to the 70s and 80s - talk about spoilt - European Cups seemingly every year, league titles taken for granted etc. You'll never know what that's like, so please don't talk about Chelsea as a "great team". There's a very good reason you weren't invited to be a founder member of G14, although I hear they're letting anyone in these days