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I have seen it twice over the past couple of months (at preview screenings) and I have to say it is hands down the funniest film I have seen in a very very long time. I can pretty much recollect every scene in the film, it's that good.

Great pics everyone, although why is it that C3P0 is the only one to have put a watch on his dog? (even if it was photoshopped...)

I agree with everything you said, except that Beckham and Neville work great together, rather than as a replacement for each other down the right wing.

I generally don't mind the AP celebrity connections, but it's curious that they pick second rate drivers like RB and JPM and some second rate golfers. Anyway, for me it's more important that the watch looks good than which celebrity is connected to it or whether it's an LE. I didn't like the JPM when I first saw it, but I now think it looks great. I'm not a fan of either the RB I or the RB II. The RB I six o'clock subdial is ridiculous. The RB II skeleton dial looks like a wasted opportunity when there's nothing very interesting to see behind it, and the pushers and crown stick out too far. I'm with you guys on the EOD. Both Boutique RO Chrono watches are the dog's [censored], and the Montreux Grand Prix 2006 RO Chrono looks great as well.

Yes, it's an offshore. Jay-Z is a very well known (in watch circles, that is) ambassador of AP. They commissioned a limited edition Jay-Z watch, which he helped to design, to commemorate his 10th anniversary in the music business. It even came with a signed (engraved) iPod.

The new IWC Pilot's Chronograph looks amazing, and might just fit within your budget if you can get a good discount. Also, it hasn't been repped yet

I just got mine today, so try and hang in there buddy. My watch was shipped on 19th, and spent 4 days in customs at Coventry before being released. The seconds hand is a bit jerky, so I'll probably get the movement serviced. Otherwise I'm very happy with the watch, although if I had the choice I would have paid a bit more to get quicker service from another dealer.

Anyone else notice the Royal Oak Chrono Tourbillon that Darren Clarke was wearing? Awesome watch.

I know, but I like pictures of glowy things

Great work. Would be cool if you could chuck in a few lume shots as well.

Comparing the rep hands against a genuine Portuguese makes sense, but judging the accuracy of the hands by comparing it to a Lacroix...? It doesn't appear to be a like for like comparison. Does the Lacroix use exactly the same blue steel as a Portuguese?

I like how the commentator does the typical South American over the top "...goooooooooooaaal!" even though he knows it wasn't a goal.

If the source was knowledgeable, surely he'd know more than that?

That's a novel way of determining a rep's accuracy...

No offence, but perhaps a more appropriate means of raising such issues is to take it to PM or reporting it to a mod, rather than hijacking the thread. Top 5: 1. AP Nick Faldo. 2. IWC GST Titanium. 3. Vacheron Constantin Overseas. 4. IWC Portuguese Panda. 5. AP RO Chrono 1:1 (there's a chance, albeit very small, that this rep will be out in 2008...).

We discussed this in detail here and here.

Tetley makes tea bags.......make tea.

Did you report the bastard to eBay?

I'm also looking for one, when I get my Portuguese Panda. If you find out, can you post it here? Thanks.

This is very sad news. RIP.

When you guys say you got confirmations, do you mean a PayPal payment confirmation or an order confirmation from Silix? Just wondering, as I only got the former...

mmmm....sour grapes, so tasty!

The new Pilot's Chrono is one of my favourite watches. Hope it gets repped (properly...).

Count me in for the panda please

I think your argument falls down here...