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Gedanken · 28 December 2006, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Maybe we should start calling you Bond, James Bond, with that kind of shooting.

Nah Ed, Sir will do just fine!

colemanitis · 28 December 2006, 01:41 AM

What a MONSTER!!!

Subfiend · 28 December 2006, 06:59 AM

I have been fortunate to have a lot of memorable experiences with the watches in my collection. Let's start with motorcycling in Iceland (Explorer II):

Subfiend · 28 December 2006, 07:31 AM

Looking like a dork while diving in Bonaire (TT Blue Sub):

Subfiend · 28 December 2006, 07:30 AM

Diving in Palau (SS Sub Date):

Subfiend · 28 December 2006, 07:33 AM

Getting married on the beach in Belize (TT Blue Sub). It was a very formal ceremony with lots of distinguished guests, not that you can tell.

Subfiend · 28 December 2006, 07:34 AM

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Subfiend · 28 December 2006, 07:35 AM

Diving in the Galapagos Islands (SD):

Subfiend · 28 December 2006, 07:36 AM

Diving in the Turks & Caicos Islands (SD):

Subfiend · 28 December 2006, 07:37 AM

I forget what I was doing when this was taken (SD & Daytona):

Subfiend · 28 December 2006, 08:28 AM

This is one of my most favorite action shots, although my watch is cropped out of the shot. This is the deepest I have ever taken my Rolex. Note the depth guage on the left with the depth displayed in meters -4,913 m.

I was here:

With this guy (the one on the left).

Subfiend · 28 December 2006, 08:56 AM

Here's the money shot (no pun intended) with my Sub.

JJ Irani · 28 December 2006, 10:06 AM

Hey David,

Thanks for that absolutely amazing set of pictures. You do lead an exciting life, I must say.

Good luck on all your future adventures, pal!!

mikey · 28 December 2006, 10:24 AM

Lloyd, i like that band snd Subfiend, thats diving stuff is awesome

leopardprey · 28 December 2006, 12:03 PM

Great photos! Nice to see some subs and SD being used as intended! Which one is your oldest running with no service and favorite?

Subfiend · 28 December 2006, 12:34 PM

My oldest and best running are a WW-II era Chronographe Suisse chronograph and the 1958 gold case Explorer. The Explorer is a beautiful watch, although too small at 36mm. My '65 5512 and '66 5513 run very well too.

My favorite is still my original 1991 Sub Date. That watch was my first and only for 12 years, and I waited almost 10 years to get it. I love it the most. However, as some folks here already know, I retired it after my motorcycle accident so I could pass it on to my son. I replaced it with the SD.

Gedanken, I have not done the trip yet. My BMW 1200GS has actually been in the shop a lot lately. It was recalled due to battery problems and it took months to fix. The battery drains down without any reason, and it would not start half the time. I think it's finally fixed.

Gedanken · 28 December 2006, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Subfiend

Gedanken, I have not done the trip yet. My BMW 1200GS has actually been in the shop a lot lately. It was recalled due to battery problems and it took months to fix. The battery drains down without any reason, and it would not start half the time. I think it's finally fixed.

Hmm, that doesn't sound good. I don't expect you'd want to get stuck in Mongolia with a flat battery. Has BMW pinpointed the cause of the problem?

Subfiend · 28 December 2006, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gedanken

Hmm, that doesn't sound good. I don't expect you'd want to get stuck in Mongolia with a flat battery. Has BMW pinpointed the cause of the problem?

No, but they replaced ALL the electronics and that seems to have worked. I hear you on the flat battery. That really shook my confidence in the bike. BMW will replace the bike with a new one if this fix doesn't hold. We already had that conversations.

Gedanken · 28 December 2006, 12:30 PM

Great photos as always, Dave! Have you done your Long Way Round trip yet?

ROLEX4EvEr · 28 December 2006, 01:13 PM

Im loving these pics

Gedanken · 28 December 2006, 03:28 PM

Well, that's good of BMW to offer a replacement. Still, it does raise some questions about their quality control - I still can't figure out how Charlie Boorman managed to snap his bike's frame.

mikey · 28 December 2006, 03:43 PM

I am afraid of motorcycles. Some of them go soo fast too fast. My 2 cents

SLRdude · 30 December 2006, 02:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikey

I am afraid of motorcycles. Some of them go soo fast too fast. My 2 cents

You mean like this?

Can't see the watch, but it was an Omega Semaster Pro Ti in both of them.

Here is a Rolex shot so I do not hijack the thread.

30 December 2006, 03:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by comatox

You mean like this?

Can't see the watch, but it was an Omega Semaster Pro Ti in both of them.

Come on Chip... you were only going 12mph in that one.

SLRdude · 30 December 2006, 03:56 AM

@ Johnny "only going 12 mph".

While that worked in my favour that time, I am sure that they have upgraded their laser guns since.

Tha pic is old... almost 6 years. I calmed down a lot those days. Now the second one... track day in California... I still do that. I drag bike parts every chance I get. You should see my Hayabusa's foot pegs...

(plus I got to keep up with Amy)

30 December 2006, 04:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by comatox

@ Johnny "only going 12 mph".

While that worked in my favour that time, I am sure that they have upgraded their laser guns since.

Tha pic is old... almost 6 years. I calmed down a lot those days. Now the second one... track day in California... I still do that. I drag bike parts every chance I get. You should see my Hayabusa's foot pegs...

(plus I got to keep up with Amy)

I bet... The way Amy rides you'll be replacing foot pegs every 1,000 miles.

30 December 2006, 04:15 AM

Well, here is me shooting with my YM on......obviously not a firearm.

Frame capture from a high speed video:

And here is a section of the video (done at the US Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, CA). Shot at 1,000 frames per second and played back at 30 frames per second....

http://media.putfile.com/YM-slow-speed

President · 30 December 2006, 04:45 AM

@comatox

Yay a Mac user!

Subfiend · 29 December 2006, 01:16 AM

Getting back on track, here's another shot from riding BMW motorcycles in Iceland. This is at the glacier where "Batman Begins" was filmed, after a 20+ mile ride through the tundra and seven river crossings (with no broken frames).

Subfiend · 29 December 2006, 01:18 AM

Getting ready to cross one of those rivers. This is glacial run-off, which is COLD water. Oh yeah, it was raining too.

28 December 2006, 01:41 AM	#2
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	What a MONSTER!!! __________________ Member #471

28 December 2006, 06:59 AM	#3
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,926	I have been fortunate to have a lot of memorable experiences with the watches in my collection. Let's start with motorcycling in Iceland (Explorer II): __________________ Subfiend

28 December 2006, 07:31 AM	#4
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,926	Looking like a dork while diving in Bonaire (TT Blue Sub): __________________ Subfiend Last edited by Subfiend; 30 December 2006 at 08:32 AM.. Reason: Can't be seen using Scubapro rental gear

28 December 2006, 07:30 AM	#5
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,926	Diving in Palau (SS Sub Date): __________________ Subfiend

28 December 2006, 07:33 AM	#6
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,926	Getting married on the beach in Belize (TT Blue Sub). It was a very formal ceremony with lots of distinguished guests, not that you can tell. __________________ Subfiend Last edited by Subfiend; 30 December 2006 at 08:32 AM..

28 December 2006, 07:34 AM	#7
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,926	. __________________ Subfiend Last edited by Subfiend; 2 January 2007 at 12:44 PM..

28 December 2006, 07:35 AM	#8
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,926	Diving in the Galapagos Islands (SD): __________________ Subfiend

28 December 2006, 07:36 AM	#9
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,926	Diving in the Turks & Caicos Islands (SD): __________________ Subfiend

28 December 2006, 07:37 AM	#10
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,926	I forget what I was doing when this was taken (SD & Daytona): __________________ Subfiend Last edited by Subfiend; 2 January 2007 at 12:44 PM..

28 December 2006, 08:28 AM	#11
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,926	This is one of my most favorite action shots, although my watch is cropped out of the shot. This is the deepest I have ever taken my Rolex. Note the depth guage on the left with the depth displayed in meters -4,913 m. I was here: With this guy (the one on the left). __________________ Subfiend Last edited by Subfiend; 2 January 2007 at 12:45 PM..

28 December 2006, 08:56 AM	#12
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,926	Here's the money shot (no pun intended) with my Sub. __________________ Subfiend Last edited by Subfiend; 2 January 2007 at 12:45 PM..

28 December 2006, 10:06 AM	#13
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Hey David, Thanks for that absolutely amazing set of pictures. You do lead an exciting life, I must say. Good luck on all your future adventures, pal!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

28 December 2006, 10:24 AM	#14
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	Lloyd, i like that band snd Subfiend, thats diving stuff is awesome

28 December 2006, 12:03 PM	#15
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Great photos! Nice to see some subs and SD being used as intended! Which one is your oldest running with no service and favorite?

28 December 2006, 12:34 PM	#16
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,926	My oldest and best running are a WW-II era Chronographe Suisse chronograph and the 1958 gold case Explorer. The Explorer is a beautiful watch, although too small at 36mm. My '65 5512 and '66 5513 run very well too. My favorite is still my original 1991 Sub Date. That watch was my first and only for 12 years, and I waited almost 10 years to get it. I love it the most. However, as some folks here already know, I retired it after my motorcycle accident so I could pass it on to my son. I replaced it with the SD. Gedanken, I have not done the trip yet. My BMW 1200GS has actually been in the shop a lot lately. It was recalled due to battery problems and it took months to fix. The battery drains down without any reason, and it would not start half the time. I think it's finally fixed. __________________ Subfiend

28 December 2006, 12:30 PM	#19
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Great photos as always, Dave! Have you done your Long Way Round trip yet? __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

28 December 2006, 01:13 PM	#20
ROLEX4EvEr "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Freddy Location: NYC Watch: My Back Posts: 819	Im loving these pics

28 December 2006, 03:28 PM	#21
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Well, that's good of BMW to offer a replacement. Still, it does raise some questions about their quality control - I still can't figure out how Charlie Boorman managed to snap his bike's frame. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

28 December 2006, 03:43 PM	#22
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	I am afraid of motorcycles. Some of them go soo fast too fast. My 2 cents

30 December 2006, 03:56 AM	#25
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	@ Johnny "only going 12 mph". While that worked in my favour that time, I am sure that they have upgraded their laser guns since. Tha pic is old... almost 6 years. I calmed down a lot those days. Now the second one... track day in California... I still do that. I drag bike parts every chance I get. You should see my Hayabusa's foot pegs... (plus I got to keep up with Amy) __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

30 December 2006, 04:15 AM	#27
---- Guest Posts: n/a	Well, here is me shooting with my YM on......obviously not a firearm. Frame capture from a high speed video: And here is a section of the video (done at the US Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, CA). Shot at 1,000 frames per second and played back at 30 frames per second.... http://media.putfile.com/YM-slow-speed

30 December 2006, 04:45 AM	#28
President Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: M.Thatcher MP Location: Le Locle Watch: Bear Grylls Posts: 2,913	@comatox Yay a Mac user!

29 December 2006, 01:16 AM	#29
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,926	Getting back on track, here's another shot from riding BMW motorcycles in Iceland. This is at the glacier where "Batman Begins" was filmed, after a 20+ mile ride through the tundra and seven river crossings (with no broken frames). __________________ Subfiend

29 December 2006, 01:18 AM	#30
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,926	Getting ready to cross one of those rivers. This is glacial run-off, which is COLD water. Oh yeah, it was raining too. __________________ Subfiend

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