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Being away from home...

 

Thank you so much Oliver!  Lange did the hard part -- all I did was release the shutter!

Being away from home so much (I've been in Korea for 2-3 weeks at a time now for almost a year) gives me a lot of time to play with my camera smile

I've had my DSLR over here fpr a number of months now.  Almost brought my tripod as well this time, but it's pretty heavy!  So I've been working with the camera sitting on the desk by my window (on top of a notebook and the VC SIHH 2011 Novelties book to provide the correct height to match my little watch stand).

Amazing what you can do with indirect daylight and a piece of black cloth.  This piece turns out to be pretty easy to photograph -- I'm told (but don't know with certainty) that ALS puts anti-reflective on both sides of their crystals, which surely helps.  And when a movement is that 3-D, it's hard to go wrong!

Thanks again for the kind words -- coming from you, they mean a lot to me.

Best,

Gary

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Friday .. United Kingdom day ...

 
By: bimbeano : March 10th, 2011-11:07
Let me feel free to kick of the friday WS ... . As i'm going to the UK tomorrow i need an early sleep .... . HAGWE Purists ... Filip

The shot .. after the video ....

 
By: bimbeano : March 10th, 2011-11:09
Please guys help me out which one to wear tomorrow Bim...  

Have a great time,

 
By: AuHavrePro : March 10th, 2011-11:31
and sure, why not wear the HK one . Cheers, Filip

No contest!

 
By: dxboon : March 11th, 2011-23:02
Hello Kitty, naturally! Travel safely, and have fun! Cheers, Daos

Kitty :-)

 
By: bimbeano : March 12th, 2011-01:15
Daos! My daughter wouldn't lend me her Hello Kitty so i opted for a Seamaster . The travel was safe ... the police only stopped me once ... i was following them at 90 mph and overtook them, they couldn't laugh ... i could, after some explaining they let m... 

Ebony with new steel shoes…

 
By: blomman Mr Blue : March 10th, 2011-12:55
I put “new” steel shoes on my E 855 Ebony. HAGWE Blomman...  

Pfffrrr ...

 
By: bimbeano : March 10th, 2011-13:45
.. why do i suddenly feel depressed ... HAGWE Filip

because you havent got time to come and see me, thats why your depressed :)

 
By: G99 : March 11th, 2011-01:44
have a good trip, or by the time you read this, i hope you had a good time Filip you jetsetter and international man of mystery. best G

Correct !

 
By: bimbeano : March 12th, 2011-01:24
But as you know it will be soon now my friend . The trip was good, the cops stopped me for speeding ... and they didn't fine me ... once again ... LOL. The 'term' jetsetter doesn't really fit me ... but when i win the lottery (if i ever buy that damn tick... 

Filip, I hope it’s not my watch…

 
By: blomman Mr Blue : March 12th, 2011-01:13
Filip, I hope it’s not my watch that makes you depressed..! And rather the fact that Graham state – you will not have time to see him..? HAGWE Blomman

Not only your watch ...

 
By: bimbeano : March 12th, 2011-01:22
... combined with the other beauties i see around here . No time to visit our friend, too far to do the driving in one day .. BUT .... our friend found a new house i think, much closer to Dover and Folkestone so in the near future we can visit each other ... 

Nice one

 
By: Cookies : March 10th, 2011-19:07
Is that a solid or hollow bracelet there,Blomman? Definitely a keeper!

JB Champion…

 
By: blomman Mr Blue : March 12th, 2011-01:22
Thank you, Cookies! The outer links are solid while the three center links are hollow. HAGWE Blomman

Another one I still miss in my collection

 
By: amanico : March 10th, 2011-22:48
But with a bit of luck, I may come with another rare bird... Superb, Blomman. I will have to find one of these original steel bracelets, one day. Best, Nicolas.

Rare birds are hard to find…

 
By: blomman Mr Blue : March 12th, 2011-01:28
But you are the Master of that! Maybe Ebony with big indexes..? That would be a rare bird I would love to find… Thank you, Nicolas! HAGWE Blomman

The man of steel

 
By: Ubik : March 11th, 2011-05:24
I really like that bracelet (watch not bad too I suppose. LOL), it's the extras that make vintage collecting so much fun.

Ironman wears AMVOX III… ;)

 
By: blomman Mr Blue : March 12th, 2011-01:35
But at least I have the right brand… Thank you, Ubik! Yes, that is one of the big benefits and fun with vintage watches. It’s like a jigsaw puzzle – finding all the pieces and putting them together! HAGWE Blomman

I was first…

 
By: blomman Mr Blue : March 12th, 2011-01:42
Thank you, Oliver! I was first thinking on trying the bracelet on an E 855 with silver indexes. But I fear that would have given the watch less contrast. I am very happy with this combo! HAGWE Blomman

Ahh but

 
By: Bill : March 11th, 2011-15:33
The guy in the picture scored the lady... with his leather strap. Great combo. Gives it a whole new look. HAGWE Bill

Aha, that is what I am doing wrong… :)

 
By: blomman Mr Blue : March 12th, 2011-01:48
But I had it on leather strap – didn’t help… Most girls around here don’t know vintage… Except Rolex SM/SD, they have just started to recognize AP ROO (but most of the can’t pronounce it) Thank you, Bill! HAGWE Blomman

Yes, lately …

 
By: blomman Mr Blue : March 12th, 2011-01:53
It’s very hard to find good taper straps and original buckles… Easier to find bracelets! So – yes, lately the disease have hit me hard..! Thank you, Rafal! HAGWE Blomman

For a moment i was thinking ..

 
By: bimbeano : March 10th, 2011-13:46
... your 10th anniversary ... . Are you in town 21-22 march ? Filip

If only it was true...

 
By: amanico : March 10th, 2011-13:49
Mid Age depression? Normally, I will be in town, my friend. Best, Nicolas.

Okay,

 
By: bimbeano : March 10th, 2011-13:50
see you in a couple of week mon ami ! Filip

HAGWE you freaky guy ;-)

 
By: =RWK= : March 11th, 2011-02:41
I am going with my new Speedy moon phase. Best, -- Richard....  

I noticed this one last week, Richard . . .

 
By: Dr No : March 11th, 2011-05:00
. . . and just realized this might be your first Omega - can't recall any others, off the top of my head. Belated congratulations, and welcome to the club! I've been stocking up on vintage Omegas lately, five in the last year, three in the last month . . ... 

Hi Art

 
By: =RWK= : March 11th, 2011-12:14
No, not the first Omega. I've had my blaspheme piece since 2000, which I am actually going to sell. Upgrading my blaspheme piece to Radio Controlled/Solar. Cheers, -- Richard....  

There's a pleasing symmetry to this Speedmaster

 
By: AndrewD : March 12th, 2011-04:14
Congratulations on the new Omega, Richard. Looks great on your wrist. Nice moon phase that focuses the eye. Thanks for sharing it with us. Andrew

Here’s my key Philosphy

 
By: Ubik : March 11th, 2011-05:29
A freak like me Just needs infinity Relax Take your time And take your time To trust in me And you will find Infinity, infinity Words to live by. If only I knew what it meant. HAGWE.

Extract from the Jungle book?

 
By: amanico : March 11th, 2011-08:53
And more precisely from the " snake song "? Cool philosophy, by the way. Best, Eitan. Nicolas.

After 10 years...

 
By: respo : March 11th, 2011-06:47
...the original is still THE freakin' Freak. Good to see it still on your wrist, my friend. HAGWE, respo

lovely

 
By: donizetti : March 11th, 2011-07:48
the WG is a really nice version too. Have a nice weekend! Andreas

Ten years already..?! :)

 
By: blomman Mr Blue : March 12th, 2011-01:59
Time really does fly when you are having fun! To honor the happy 10 – here is my TT Freak! HAGWE, my friend Blomman...  

Yes, Blomman.

 
By: amanico : March 12th, 2011-02:08
Is yours a " piece unique "? Best, my friend. Nicolas.

I know ..

 
By: bimbeano : March 10th, 2011-14:12
.. a 10 year old Legend .. i get to drive it from time to time and it's seriously fast (only upgraded the brakes to special PRO-drive ones) ... a true drivers-car . .... . Filip...  

Family resemblance?

 
By: AndrewD : March 10th, 2011-14:08
Of course you can all guess what I’m wearing, but Art asked last week for a dual Journe wristshot, so here you go … Different but similar: trademark F.P.Journe screwed-down dials; 38mm Octa vs 40mm DS; YG vs WG dial; automatic vs manual; black vs blue str...  

Funniest Home Video

 
By: AndrewD : March 12th, 2011-03:47
Not a hat camera, Richard, but a video of me trying to twist myselfAu to a reasonable position to shoot that photo would make you laugh. Just a tripod for this shot. Andrew

I knew you would notice that, Art ...

 
By: AndrewD : March 12th, 2011-03:58
... and of course it was purposefully done. In fact since I put that blue strap on the DS (to bring out the blued hands and the subtle hues of the Pt case) I find I am wearing all sorts of blues, from jeans to jumpers. Horology as fashion? Who would have ...  

so not only are you not celibate

 
By: donizetti : March 11th, 2011-07:51
you are not even monogamous!! Fantastic shot. You must be in Horo-heaven! Best Andreas

Haven't stopped smiling, Oliver ...

 
By: AndrewD : March 12th, 2011-04:04
... but likewise, I don't think I have actually used the DS to tell the time! Embarrassing, but the watch and Tourbillon is just to damn distracting! I'm sure I will settle down and start to use it as a watch one day. In the meantime I will just enjoy it ... 

Perfect Andrew ...

 
By: small-luxury-world : March 12th, 2011-16:57
you only paid for the watch/piece of art and got the smiling for free. A fair deal, even for the people around you Oliver ps: Most of the time when I look at one of my watches, I have NO idea about the time. Some call it madness, some call it love ...

That is a great combo!

 
By: blomman Mr Blue : March 12th, 2011-02:05
Andrew, that is a great looking combo for dual wrist shot! HAGWE Blomman

Thanks Blomman. I have consistently found that ...

 
By: AndrewD : March 12th, 2011-04:07
... Journe's look better in real life. The dials have much more depth, detail and life than I can capture in pictures. I wonder how they would photograph with anti-reflective sapphire, although I don't miss it in real life. Andrew

Not too bad for ...

 
By: AndrewD : March 13th, 2011-03:10
... an old bloke! ;-) Andrew This message has been edited by AndrewD on 2011-03-13 03:14:37

It must be "Blue Friday"...

 
By: pplater : March 10th, 2011-15:40
There's so much 'blue' in all the photos posted so far that it would be a shame to break stride: well, that's the excuse, anyway! HAGWE, all. Cheers, pplater....  

So who is teasing now?!

 
By: AndrewD : March 10th, 2011-16:17
Congratulations on the new addition. Fantastic iconic piece. Andrew

As Mrs pplater says...

 
By: pplater : March 10th, 2011-18:10
...it's only teasing if you don't get it. Cheers, pplater.

:-) :-) ...

 
By: pplater : March 10th, 2011-18:09
That's gold, Tyler - one to file away for future reference!!! Cheers, pplater.

You're good. Let me work on a comeback...

 
By: TdotBean : March 10th, 2011-20:30
Very Interesting Acquisition No doubt this New and Excellent piece of Yours will bring much joy. HALting the production of this watch is one of saddest moment in the history horology but nevertheless congratulation, pplatER. Best Tyler This message has be... 

Bravo!!!...

 
By: pplater : March 10th, 2011-20:33
Clever Language Engineering - Very Entertaining Reading! Cheers, pplater.

Thank you. I'm not match to you when it comes to ...

 
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Be careful....

 
By: RJW : March 10th, 2011-21:18
or you'll receive a bill for his time taken to read and respond to your replies. Regards, Richard.

No faith, Richard...

 
By: pplater : March 11th, 2011-02:44
Perhaps it would be.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iq74uCotnfs Cheers, pplater.

You almost fooled me.

 
By: RJW : March 10th, 2011-20:51
I thought it might be a VH but then I realised it is in fact the new Spidolite prototype. Congratulations! Regards, Richard.

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