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Happy birthday!!

This may answer your question, I remember it was part of the Treasurer's Report at this year's Annual General Meeting...

It's actually pretty good, very impressed

I found a profile for a similar model camera to mine and it does a fantastic 'one click' job - I compared it side by side with a Noise Ninja effort and was quite chuffed. Top tip Cat 5!

By the way - this is what the staff use to tell when the Apple Pies are finally hot enough to scald your tongue, squirt you in the eyes and blind you.

Yes, but what kind of idiot makes a Windows-only Photoshop Plugin?

I'm on a Mac, see.

Only a fool would!

Which is why Neat Image have a version for OS X too

But no profile for my dilapidated camera that I can see...

GOTCHA!

I'm totally kidding; a serious subject but it's a watch forum!

So while everyone thinks you're in here flaming me, I say let's have a secret disco! Dancing, watches and boobies!

Shhhh.....don't let on.....!

:cc_chinese:

Ah, c'mon - it was a wee crap joke!

Cheers!

... and that's what inspired me to do the same with the Sub, only with no visible stand. Truly floaty, and coming soon ...

Just tried to grab it as it floated out of the screen!

But it seems like I'll have to buy one instead

Fantastic!

Fantastic picture!!

I'm sure that annoying 'P' will come out in Photoshop! (I joke!)

Being the "moon watch" surrounded by all that white gives it an ethereal, floating feel - makes me think of those sixties visions of an anti-gravity future...

I don't see how there could be a "watch monopoly" or cartel when I can go buy a timex for $40 bucks; or a random mechanical invicta, etc for (just guessing) $400. If people want to pay $4000, but something with the same function is available for less money, then that just seem's like a person's perogative to spend their money as they personally see fit. Obviously someone buying a luxury watch wants to pay the money, else they would get a cheap watch with the same functionality.

The cartel issue has been debated before - I think a key point is that Rolex don't sell straight to consumers, their market is high end jewellers and retailers. If, for example, Rolex were able to tell those dealers not to sell grey imports or lose all their supply and dealer status that would be anti-competitive. Whether those dealers accepted would indicate Rolex's market strength - in a truly competitive market, they would say "screw you then - we'll sell these other watches instead." But, if they run scared it is evidence of a dominant market position. I think a high end retailer in an expensive street with massive rents would be quite scared to lose two or three of the biggest brands.

High end watches are about more than telling the time. As we all know, you can tell the time more accurately for a couple of bucks. They are effectively fashion accessories - jewellery. And their most valuable asset is that they provide status. That's where all the money is at.

But amongst all this, is the fact that mechanical watches are also little machines - boys' toys. Many watch enthusiasts are really into this aspect; moreso I would say on a rep forum where a lot of the watches become 'projects'. After all, you would be a bit of an ass to try to claim higher social status for your fake Rollie in a room full of fake Rollies!

When that's all said and done - I think Pugwash was on the money here. We see, we like, we want, we get cheap. Canny consumerism, and avoidance of "buyer's remorse".

Boom boom tsch!

I only said insignificant because you said it was debatable if the band would have existed without him; it was just me trying to be funny anyway.

I think you're right from the perspective of his influence on the later music of Pink Floyd.

But I think that the first album had a huge impact on music beyond Pink Floyd - that's where I see his importance.

As for the rock 'n' roll stories - Keith Richards has long since set the drug tolerance "put up or shut up" level for wannabe rock 'n roll suicides everywhere!! lol !!

Cheers!

Hey everybody,

Has anybody had some problems with his rep on the airport? I am going to the states on vacation next week and I when I get back I don't want to get in trouble. Are they alloud to take it from you? or can they fine you to pay tax or what ever?

Thanks

Niels

I wouldn't stress flying to the US and back.

Have a great trip!!

Edge means CONDEMNS, not condones.

Waters found the band along with Barrett... and Mason & Wright joined almost immediately.

Aye, and they were planning something more like The Monkees! (joke, joke)

So I suppose you're saying "Shine on you insignificant diamond" and "Wish you were here, but we would have done it without you, and we're not all that fussed"

Poor sod either way. I doubt he was 'right' in the head from the start - that is very often the way with flashes of brilliance (but I will refrain from my full Oliver Sacks spiel!)

RIP

Isn't there an RWG SWAT Team that takes care of this kinda shit ?

Yup! They're not very tough.....but by god are they punctual!

Great work taking the scammer on.

This isn't a web site for selling watches..........it looks like a storyboard for a movie involving saucy women, teddy bears, fast cars and a dog!

Mmmm!

JTB

ROFL!

@Ken: check out the staff page on the website, and also the link on the previous page here (for the bears and the cars).

It be buyed direct from seller. no problum. why no do it here. I new here but be member before at old place. please tell why no hapen here?

Hmm...I know that pidgin English from somewhere? You're not one of those Watusi from Mbuto Gorge? No?

Trollerama.

Chronocentric say this:

"Klaus Kobec -- Advertises heavily in magazines as being comparable to US$2,000+ watches, with a retail price of US$900, but can be yours for only US$200."

Now, I don't like the aesthetics of this watch, and I think a gold plated crown is a bad idea - but if they stick an ETA in perhaps they are entitled to compare it to $2000+ watches. That's what we do.

Where they come unstuck a bit is with the RRP rubbish (a game many play) - it costs less than $200 everywhere, and it's across ebay like a rash.

Is it just me, or does Roger have slightly more wheels in the first two photos than he does on the website!! Also, his ears are smaller (wing mirrors).

Don't stress about the supposed 'flaws' - you've got one amazing ETA watch there - it looks great!! Enjoy!!

I take it you like PAM's then! lol!

Great collection!

Dancing travels

Okay - it's not hilariously funny or anything - but a nice idea. Maybe for the RWG PAW watch on its travels?

Was also interested to read about the song he uses on the video - basically swiped (should I say "repped"?) from the Solomon Islands.

[EDIT: I mean the PAW watch here! Pass Around Watch ]

Customs

But great collection!

So what are the watches?

Fair play.

As you were boys, with apologies!

I learned it all from my minkee, who is French.

JTB

Mate, you've been stooged....

You're minkee isnae French, he's fae the Gallowgate.