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culto · 22 November 2010, 02:34 PM

Anyone catch the premiere of Top Gear tonight in the US. Buzz Aldrin was a guest test driver and he was wearing an Omega Seamaster Professional Bond

av8ors · 22 November 2010, 03:53 PM

I missed it but will DVR the rerun.

pz93c · 23 November 2010, 08:28 AM

Saw that. Couldn't tell what Buzz was wearing, though.

Route 66 · 23 November 2010, 09:06 AM

I've never actually seen the program but I recorded it to my DVR. They just started showing it on the History channel and so I'm going to become a regular viewer.

Thomas · 23 November 2010, 09:42 AM

I saw it lastnight, kinda sucks compared to the British version. Likie my son said, the 3 hosts don't have much personality!

Saxon007 · 23 November 2010, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Thomas

I saw it lastnight, kinda sucks compared to the British version. Likie my son said, the 3 hosts don't have much personality!

Exactly. And the first segment - the race between the Viper and Cobra chopper was just lame. I was disappointed but not surprised.

BTW, Buzz Aldrin was wearing 2 watches. The Seamaster was on his left wrist. He had what looked like a big blingy gold chrono on a strap on his right wrist. WTH was he doing wearing 2 watches?

rpryan55 · 23 November 2010, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Thomas

I saw it lastnight, kinda sucks compared to the British version. Likie my son said, the 3 hosts don't have much personality!

Absolutely. And since the show (the British version, anyhow) is more about the personalities than the cars, you would figure they would offer the hosting jobs to more unique and quirky personalities.

They didn't. It was really a let down.

av8ors · 23 November 2010, 12:01 PM

One for GMT or Huston time and the other for the mission elapsed time?

dsio · 23 November 2010, 01:35 PM

Tanner's the most convincing personality on the show, which is surprising given his past career. He speaks well, presents well, his skill behind the wheel is tremendous and he has a great deal of credibility in his opinions. The other two guys are trying too hard to be funny.

Ed Rooney · 23 November 2010, 02:23 PM

Most of the modern astronauts wear 2 watches in space. One is usually a g-shock or ironman for timing experiments.

Demosthene · 23 November 2010, 05:02 PM

Except Top gears not shot in space.

Dan Pierce · 23 November 2010, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Saxon007

Exactly. And the first segment - the race between the Viper and Cobra chopper was just lame. I was disappointed but not surprised.

BTW, Buzz Aldrin was wearing 2 watches. The Seamaster was on his left wrist. He had what looked like a big blingy gold chrono on a strap on his right wrist. WTH was he doing wearing 2 watches?

Good catch, saw that too but couldn't identify.

dP

Perdu · 26 November 2010, 11:54 AM

Buzz Aldrin is an Omega Ambassador.

rpryan55 · 26 November 2010, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Perdu

Buzz Aldrin is an Omega Ambassador.

Oh dear, too much sauce, I was answering another thread.

SLRdude · 26 November 2010, 02:48 PM

The other one was a DeVille Hour Vision in 18k Gold.
If you pause and zoom in, you can see the lack of metal between front (dial) and back (caseback) and that is a feature unique to the Hour Vision line. (it's sapphire)

dsio · 26 November 2010, 02:54 PM

18k HV is stunning... wish I could be an Omega ambassador...

Mystro · 27 November 2010, 07:39 AM

Wow, just to chime in on the US Top Gear debut....The US version is/was a abomination compared to the original British Top Gear.

It was not original and tried to copy the original TG to the point I was embarrassed for them. I have seen infomercials with better host. I almost thought it was a Saturday Night Live skit.

Route 66 · 27 November 2010, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Mystro

Wow, just to chime in on the US Top Gear debut....The US version is/was a abomination compared to the original British Top Gear.

It was not original and tried to copy the original TG to the point I was embarrassed for them. I have seen infomercials with better host. I almost thought it was a Saturday Night Live skit.

Unfortunately I've never seen the British version, but I hear it's much better than the new US version. Too bad. They should just make the UK version available to more cabe/satellite companies here in the States.

I can say that I really enjoyed the piece on the Lamborghinis though.

Saxon007 · 27 November 2010, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Stevarn

Unfortunately I've never seen the British version, ...

Oh goodness, you are missing out. If you get BBC America it comes on Monday nights.

Here you go, crossing the spine of Africa (divided into 6 convenient parts :) ).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3r8PufoDxOM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMuXa...eature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0O4X...eature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuX9L...eature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43U3k...eature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rB-bS...eature=related

Joey_V · 27 November 2010, 08:51 AM

TGUK is one of the best shows period.

I have yet to see the US version, I was looking forward to it though. Now, I'm not so sure if I should even go through the hassle of watching it.

bcacncnc · 27 November 2010, 09:56 AM

I saw one episode of the Australian version of Topgear and it fell way short of the UK version.

Rob_b · 27 November 2010, 10:23 AM

I love the Britsh Top Gear. I warmed to the Aus version. I haven't had the pleasure of viewing the US version. I know this may be a little off topic, but it's been a dream of mine to see a "Motorcycle Top Gear"

What's more important, host personality/chemistry with other co-hosts/guests? Or motorcycle model choise, performance facts, ride locations etc?

Get the formular right, you'll become famous, and you too, could become a ROLEX ambassidor

22 November 2010, 02:34 PM	#1
culto "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: new york Posts: 260	Top Gear Anyone catch the premiere of Top Gear tonight in the US. Buzz Aldrin was a guest test driver and he was wearing an Omega Seamaster Professional Bond

23 November 2010, 01:35 PM	#9
dsio "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Ashley Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Sub 1680 '79 Posts: 2,301	Tanner's the most convincing personality on the show, which is surprising given his past career. He speaks well, presents well, his skill behind the wheel is tremendous and he has a great deal of credibility in his opinions. The other two guys are trying too hard to be funny. __________________ -- Omega Seamaster Grand-Lux Stepped Pie-Pan 14K Gold OJ2627 '53 -- -- Omega Cal 320 Chronograph 18K Gold OT2872 '58 -- -- Omega Cal 321 Speedmaster Pro 145.012 '67 -- -- Rolex Submariner 1680 "Ghost" '79 -- -- Rolex SS Daytona 116520 '04 --

26 November 2010, 11:54 AM	#13
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	Buzz Aldrin is an Omega Ambassador. __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

26 November 2010, 02:48 PM	#15
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	The other one was a DeVille Hour Vision in 18k Gold. If you pause and zoom in, you can see the lack of metal between front (dial) and back (caseback) and that is a feature unique to the Hour Vision line. (it's sapphire) __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

26 November 2010, 02:54 PM	#16
dsio "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Ashley Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Sub 1680 '79 Posts: 2,301	18k HV is stunning... wish I could be an Omega ambassador... __________________ -- Omega Seamaster Grand-Lux Stepped Pie-Pan 14K Gold OJ2627 '53 -- -- Omega Cal 320 Chronograph 18K Gold OT2872 '58 -- -- Omega Cal 321 Speedmaster Pro 145.012 '67 -- -- Rolex Submariner 1680 "Ghost" '79 -- -- Rolex SS Daytona 116520 '04 --

22 November 2010, 03:53 PM	#2
av8ors Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Roger Location: California Posts: 182	I missed it but will DVR the rerun.

23 November 2010, 08:28 AM	#3
pz93c "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 2,776	Saw that. Couldn't tell what Buzz was wearing, though.

23 November 2010, 09:06 AM	#4
Route 66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Burbank, CA Watch: 214270 Mark II Posts: 4,121	I've never actually seen the program but I recorded it to my DVR. They just started showing it on the History channel and so I'm going to become a regular viewer.

23 November 2010, 09:42 AM	#5
Thomas Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Posts: 625	I saw it lastnight, kinda sucks compared to the British version. Likie my son said, the 3 hosts don't have much personality!

23 November 2010, 12:01 PM	#8
av8ors Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Roger Location: California Posts: 182	One for GMT or Huston time and the other for the mission elapsed time?

23 November 2010, 02:23 PM	#10
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	Most of the modern astronauts wear 2 watches in space. One is usually a g-shock or ironman for timing experiments.

23 November 2010, 05:02 PM	#11
Demosthene "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Perth Australia Posts: 1,326	Except Top gears not shot in space.

27 November 2010, 07:39 AM	#17
Mystro 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 14,738	Wow, just to chime in on the US Top Gear debut....The US version is/was a abomination compared to the original British Top Gear. It was not original and tried to copy the original TG to the point I was embarrassed for them. I have seen infomercials with better host. I almost thought it was a Saturday Night Live skit.

27 November 2010, 08:51 AM	#20
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	TGUK is one of the best shows period. I have yet to see the US version, I was looking forward to it though. Now, I'm not so sure if I should even go through the hassle of watching it. __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

27 November 2010, 09:56 AM	#21
bcacncnc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Bryan Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,577	I saw one episode of the Australian version of Topgear and it fell way short of the UK version. __________________ Omega Panerai Chopard Grand Seiko

27 November 2010, 10:23 AM	#22
Rob_b "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Brisbane AUS Watch: SeaDweller Posts: 850	I love the Britsh Top Gear. I warmed to the Aus version. I haven't had the pleasure of viewing the US version. I know this may be a little off topic, but it's been a dream of mine to see a "Motorcycle Top Gear" What's more important, host personality/chemistry with other co-hosts/guests? Or motorcycle model choise, performance facts, ride locations etc? Get the formular right, you'll become famous, and you too, could become a ROLEX ambassidor __________________ Travelling Through Time at The Speed of Life.

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