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Oliver

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You all will love the look of the movie.   People are making too much of the so called politics.   It is a visually stunning adventure yarn.   Definitely try to see it in 3D.

G

Did you enjoy it, Graham?  The world of Avatar is very absorbing.  The story is a classic one, which is why I think it translates well to a variety of different people and cultures, but the fictional world in which they reside is so novel and cool.

I could definitely see it a second time.

Cheers,

Daos

Not so much the movie itself (which I have seen in IMAX 3D, VMAX 3D and 'conventional' 2D), but the influence we think this film might have. Remember when 'references' to Matrix started appearing in so many subsequent action / Sci-Fi movies? I think Avatar is going to have deep repercussions and it will certainly be interesting to 'watch'.

Andrew

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...about the influence this movie will have.  I think it's too early to tell exactly where this movie will take cinema, but one thing is for sure, we'll revisit the world of Avatar again.  The great thing about virtual sets is that they already live inside a computer somewhere.  It will make filming any sequels that much easier.

Cheers,

Daos

Quite right, Daos, and Jim Cameron has already pencilled a story arc of at least two more films. Avatar was very successful at combing live action with CGI and traditional models (I believe the film is 60% CGI and 40% ‘live’). Not perfect, mind you, which becomes obvious on repeat viewing when you are not so distracted by the story and can concentrate on the visuals and 3D immersion, but still very good. The other aspect is the use of actors and the way their expressions and emotions are ‘grafted’ onto CGI creations. This is just going to get better and better …

 

Andrew

.. is that the way your watchmaker serviced my Seamaster Graham ... it's running a bit too fast .. 3 days/1 day ..

Filip

the dome plexi looks great on it !

HAGWE

Original wristshot for a lovely Vintage Sub...

Congrats on both the watch and the pic.

HAGWE,

Nicolas

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Welcome to the forum!  I like your photo!  Looking forward to reading more from you.

Cheers,

Daos

... at the Melbourne Zoological Gardens.

St. Gallen Horology PPro All Black Rescue on galuchat strap

...the watch, the surroundings, and the strap!  Would you share the brand of your stingray, and whether you are happy with it?

-Tom

Hi Tom,

Pleased you like the combination. The galuchat works nicely with the carbon fibre dial of the ABR, IMO. This is St. Gallen's own strap and it is made to fit the lugs of the ABR. It is a bit of a fiddle (and a tight squeeze) to fit, but once mounted is very secure. I have been more than happy with the strap and St. Gallen offer a discount to ABR owners (you have to give them the number of your LE watch when ordering).

Andrew

always a good day seeing all the animals

. . . the carbon fiber dial of the ABR set against the pattern of the tortoise shells is just sublime. Wrist scan of the week . . . cordially, Art

Pleased you liked the photos. The ABR (largely after seeing the infamous video of AT trying to destroy a table with one) is the only watch I have that I completely relax when wearing. It’s nice to know it can take a little abuse – or hammer in a few nails.

 

These are Galapagos Giant Tortoises and it is amazing to meet an animal that lives to over 100 years of age.

 

It was a fun day at the zoo. A coolish summer day. We got there at opening time and the animals were very active.

 

Thanks again for the masthead.

 

Andrew

great pics looks like was a good day my fav is the tiger when i was in bali i loved the white tigers the size of them was amazing  thx for the pics

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Giraffes are a favorite!  Your watch looks very handsome on its stingray strap.  Cool!

Cheers,

Daos

They are so cute!  I love how a giraffe's coat is as unique to them as a human's fingerprint is to us -- no two are exactly alike.  Looks like you had a beautiful day at the zoo!

I am up late watching the men's Australian Open finals live on ESPN2 right now.  What time is it in Melbourne, I wonder?   

Cheers,

Daos