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chrism13
I am curious as to why Keith doesn't wear a watch on stage?!
My guess would be because Charlie keeps the time!
Greatest IORR post ever!Quote
chrism13
I am curious as to why Keith doesn't wear a watch on stage?!
My guess would be because Charlie keeps the time!
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drwattsGreatest IORR post ever!Quote
chrism13
I am curious as to why Keith doesn't wear a watch on stage?!
My guess would be because Charlie keeps the time!
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TornAndFried
This story has nothing to do with watches but rather, with cigarette lighters. In 1999 I was working with long-time backline tech Chuch McGee getting the band gear ready for the upcoming No Security tour. At the end of the day I was driving Chuch back to his hotel in Manhattan and he asked me to drop him off at Tiffany & Co jewelry store on Fifth Avenue. He was picking up an order of gold-plated cigarette lighters for Keith and Ronnie in anticipation of the upcoming tour. He said that although starting with a case of 12 by the end of the tour there would usually only be one or two lighters left. They would be given away or people would walk off with one as a souvenir and they would just all disappear. By the way these lighters cost about $1000 each.
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jbwelda
Electrical current and metal on human skin do not really mix. Maybe Keith's experience in Sacramento circa 65 taught him that.
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jbwelda
its not "bullocks" but you got me there.
Just saw an antiques roadshow where a guy who bought a Rolex oyster chrono back in the 70s, at the base exchange, for 340$ or something, he had the original receipt. Had never worn it, had all the original packing, still had the seal on the back of the watch. Guess what it was appraised for.
500,000 to 700,000 USD.
the guy feigned fainting but if it were me, I probably would have actually fainted right there. I do believe when you bring in something like this with extreme value, they tell you ahead of time to make sure you don't faint on-camera.
so, depending, that watch from Keef might be worth a pretty penny even without the connection. They said a normal one of this model ("Paul Newman" I think they called it) without the paperwork and having been worn were bringing near 400,000 USD. Unbelievable but true.
jb
I agree and also don't wear any rings eitherQuote
Mathijs
I find watches irritating when playing guitar, as you need to bent your wrist. I think that's all to it.
Mathijs
A nice watch gives off a look of fashion , where a phone looks like fill in the blank .Any way a watch is worn on the wrist where a phone is usually plastered to someone's face .Quite a difference !Quote
georgie48
When I saw the thread I had an different perception of ON ...
I'm not telling shocking news, but Keith in ON a watch (as is Mick), but I don't know about Ronnie.
By the way, aren't watches outdated? Since I have my iPhone with me I don't wear a watch anymore ... a great feeling of (fake) freedom