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Welcome and enjoy...its great here! This is great reading for us 'noobs' by Toad: http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showto...981&hl=toad

Maybe you could build a cage like this: or just have your cat rock out: http://www.eyeenvision.com/litterbox/hissofdeath.html

Thats funny stuff...nice watch too!

Thanks, I appreciate it Nikki6!

Here is my 3 piece band recorded live...Im playing the synthesizer guitar: Playing Keyboards along with a Genesis cd:

Toad nails it on the head...again! His links are a must read and very helpful. Enjoy this awesome place. I am relatively new too. There are many friendly members on here like Phoband, Southwest, CharlieUK, By-Tor and Toad. Just to mention a few. RWG was my first forum and IMHO the best. Also check out RWI and RepGeek...most of us are members on a few different sites. If you think you are going to like this...please become a 'supporter'. This site saved me $800.00+ in a scam waiting to happen, when I considered ordering from Bluefakes before I found RWG. The memberships are nearly free if you consider the benefits. Have fun!

Fri, Sat and Sun my new MBW 1680...

I fly Radio Control Helicopters, born in '65. I also used to be the head painter for the news choppers owned by Heli Inc. East St. Louis (a fleet of 60 helis throughout the usa).

Wow Robbieg...those are incredible. Awesome colors.

Canon was the first to use injection molding on lenses in the 60's...along with the first to use flourite crystals for the asphericals. I love Nikon too, Ive never owned one...but Ive used them at work. All of my watch shots lately are with the prime 50 1.8 and a 2x...until I get a macro someday...these can make nice wallpapers:

Love the blues in this photo...nice! It makes you 'look up'!

Nice moon, I thought your shots looked crisp, you must have other L's too!

Thanks! A Canon 300 4.0L Aspherical lens with a Tamron 2x converter on a Canon 10D DSLR....oh yeah...and a tripod! The 10D has a pre-stage mirror lock up in BULB mode to reduce camera vibration. 'Shooting the moon' is a matter of underexposing.

Shot I took a couple of years ago in my front yard...

I think what Cats is saying is that his does NOT say 5513, but instead says 1680. Does anyone know if MBW ever used 1680 instead of 5513 for its reference number?

Shooting watches and jewelry on a reflective surface is a common method used by pros for web and print ads. There are differences in the photos...lighting, color correction, dial area shown, reflection of watches...etc. Chances are the person that took the gen photo never even saw freddy's photo...a coincidence.

The caliber 1565 (leads into the new model series 168x) Rolex's '65-'66: 21,600 bph. Here is a great site to read all about it: http://www.vintagesubmariner.com/gallery.html

Thanks JoJo...thats an awesome profile pic...one of my all time faves!

Here you go Cats! My close up lens really sucks...sorry. First the 'nice' lume...for about 5 seconds: Is this a true 'Polex'?: Here are those numbers Cats, gotta love the 420: This shows the brushed large silver gear with the polished smaller silver gear: There are more holes in the small gold gears: The ETA markings: 2001 Kubrick shots:

Cats, thanks for the info. I like the toothpick tip! I have a trusty 1665 with lug holes. The lug holes are worthless on the 1665. Removing and attaching them 'should' be real easy, however the 1665 lug holes are drilled so far 'off' from alignment, that I had to bend the springbars to put it back together (Ive read about others having the same issues with reps). If I had the proper springbar tool, It wouldnt have taken me so long to re-assemble. Putting them back on is what concerns me when removing the springbars...oh yeah, and having them 'fling' across the room, or worse yet, bend and break. When I look at the lugholes on my Trusty 1665 closely, they are drilled way too far 'outside' towards the top edge of the case (almost off the edge of the case). The MBW 1680 lugholes look much better. They are centered properly. Ill let you know what I find out.

Welcome! and Beware...Ive bought 5 rollie reps in three months. Im done for now, Ill watch you have some fun for a bit

Great post Charlie!

Thats super nice of you to say. This is how I feel about shooting watches. The details are awesome when viewed in picture form. There are so many great photographers on this site. I am impressed. Not often do you find a hobby that 'makes' people want to become better photographers because of that specific hobby...how cool huh? Thanks vlydog!!!

Thank you CharlieUK! I use a Canon 10D DSLR with a Canon 50mm 1.8 lens with a Tamron 2x converter. For lighting I use one light source, a scrim tented flourescent reflector. Remember...light is an arrow. Less is better when it comes to lighting. When setting up a shot, inches/mm's can make or break the angle of attack from the viewfinder and light source. For hot spots, I use gobbos (black duct tape in strips attached to the scrim or black cards on stands). I used to be a pro shooter for advertising including Famous Barr, Budweiser Indy Racing, RC boat magazine..etc. My gear mainly consist of L series Canon lenses for sports and outdoors (300 4.0L, 80-200 2.8L both too much lens for watches). I hope to buy a nice Canon Macro lens soon, because of this hobby Photoshop skills are important also for exposure/color correction and dust removal. Watches are tough to shoot because of reflections, dust and finger prints. Its alot like working on watches...if you arent in the mood to take your time, you probably shouldnt take pictures until you are.

I actually scored this piece from a forum member mint-unworn, not Chris. He claims it is an '07 MBW. If you look at this ETA comparison: http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showtopic=76100 my ETA looks exactly like the GEN eta on the left. It has many holes in the gold gears, and a brushed big silver gear. I instantly noticed that It has a better fit and finish than other ETAs Ive owned. I was surprised to see one...I feel lucky! Ill try to post pics soon. Im waiting for a macro lens. I dont have the tool to put the springbars back. After my nine hour ordeal with a trusty 1665 trying to get the springbars back on, Im afraid... Im thinking watch school.