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I was always a fan of Miami Vice. Don Johnson used both Ray-Ban Wayfarers (classics) and these Persol Tratti sunglasses. Pretty cool.

Aquagraph is a stunner. It's a lot like my favorite Breitling... the Fish. Built like a tank. Big, macho diver watch for a big man. It's weird how TAG is not considered on par... and how Breitling has such a high class, premium image... and they've been using the same bulk ETAs since the day one. It's just marketing.

TAGs are shit? Wow. I thought Link Chronograph, Aquaracer Chrono and Monaco are among the best looking watch designs ever made. Finishing is equal to my gen Rollie, Omega and Breit. Almost all new TAG models are good looking. Same can't be said about Breitling's new designs... or Omega's endless supply of "special editions". Quartz TAGs aren't that great. But neither are quartz Breitlings and Omegas. The auto versions basically use the same movements (ETA). I'm a TAG fan myself.

Gen Aquaracer that I purchased from this forum, from a fellow member. Back in 2008 or 2009. I had forgotten that I once created this wallpaper too.

I had two Invicta Submariner "homages". They were both awful quality. The other one lost its crown in two weeks - and one of the hour markers dropped off on another one. I don't have many reps anymore but I have a 10-year old Omega SMP chrono rep which is absolutely FLAWLESS after 10 years of regular use. I've owned 100 reps maybe... very few were as low quality as the Invictas I owned. Based on my experiences I would rate Invictas on par with $100 reps. But this was back in 2004 or so. Maybe they have improved?

That is definitely gen. Nice Pepsi. I still love mine. It's a bit newer, K-serial from 2003 but a classic nevertheless.

Unfortunately they don't come to Europe this time. And probably never will come again. But I've seen them five times. I'm fortunate. My son will probably envy those experiences like I envy my dad's Led Zeppelin gig in 1969. Where did you see them tomhorn? Here's a few pictures of their Madison Square Garden gig a few days ago. First pic is like a Mothership Landing... We have assumed control!

This might be the best Eddie live solo. He was completely soberb during the Balance tour and it really shows in his incredible playing. Personally I think they'd be better off with Hagar and Michael Anthony at this point. DLR's voice is completely f....d up (he didn't have much voice to begin with) and based on his last showing he has stage charisma of a beached whale.

Rolling Stone article of Squire: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/chris-squire-yes-bassist-and-co-founder-dead-at-67-20150628 Reader comments are actually much more "striking". Rolling Stone has no clue. This is the greatest, most innovative, most conceptual and truly gifted bass player in Rock.. Perhaps now you can scrape the hip-hop, pop, r and b, funk and disco SPORGE off of you and do the right thing by nominating a legend and his legendary band into the RRHOF.. You insult us all who understand the magnitude and impact of YES and Mr. Squire.. Speaking of beautiful Yes songs, they should play this at Squire's funeral!

Great watches guys. Good old Ebel Discovery for me.

Brian May writes:

Yes indeed. Back in 2004 they were both on top form. Amazing musicians. Geddy Lee of Rush wrote this: “Although we never met, I’m so sorry to hear about Chris Squire from Yes passing. As a bass player and innovator on the instrument he was a huge inspiration to me. Simply put, he was one of the greatest rock bassists of all time. My most sincere condolences to his family and friends.”

Chris Squire has passed away today. RIP one of the best rock bassists ever. I witnessed this live at Helsinki Icehall, back in 2004. Front row, 5 meters away from Squire. Amazing. Dave Bassquez (a casual Yes fan) wrote at Yes FB page: "Sick to my stomach. I ordered a signed copy of the "fish out of water" CD and when it was held up due to a postal strike in the UK he personally called me on my cell phone to apologize. That's the man Chris Squire was."

They hit the nail on the head with this classic SMP design. I have genuine Bond Seamaster and that almost perfect rep chrono. Great combo and both are watches that you never get tired of. Much nicer than say, PO chrono.

I don't know. The "new" A7750 is very reliable movement. I never had one single problem with A7750 watches and I've owned plenty. I have no doubts that my SMP will run another 10 years flawlessly. It doesn't show any signs of aging, keeps great time +/-2 seconds a day, etc. "Oldest surviving" meant that it's among the few reps that I kept for good. Most were traded. I never owned a high beat 7750 rep that failed me - or gave me any problems whatsoever. Considering that these are "cheap Chinese knockoffs" I'd say they're pretty good. MUCH better quality than crappy Invictas, Alphas and that stuff. -

Thanks guys. Good to be back!

Stunning watch, great review. You know... my oldest surviving rep is this Omega SMP that I got from Eddie Lee back in 2006. I wear it every week and it's working like a charm. http://www.rwgforum.net/topic/113817-tribute-to-my-favorite-replica-watch-seamaster-chronograph/ I think the old style is tough to beat but this new black is just as nice. Maybe the AR makes it even nicer (old gen didn't have AR, either). Thanks for sharing. I love it.

I love the SA. What a monster! Skyland is lovely too.

My dream car changes from Porsche 993 Turbo to this every so often. Jaaaaaaaggg F-Type R. Holy shit this looks amazing... and 550 HP to boot. Now they also have a AWD version.

Yes it COULD be better... you could be playing a Rush cover of that song.

Nice! I'm wearing a gen too. Quite nice one as well.

Greetings all friends! Wearing my Fish today.

I like that Yuki dial. Red SUBMARINER text is decent unlike that old MBW version (which was dreadful). Very decent forgery. These have come a long way since I last checked in.

I bought a quartz Ebel 1911 Chronograph from Richard Lawton. Back in 2004. I always wanted a rep of this and this was the only one available back then. Reps weren't even nearly as good as they are now but in many ways those were nicer times. Cheers Richard.

Thanks guys! I might see a gen 1675 in my future.