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** 28th Dec Hasty Gathering @ Vivocity Toastbox **

lunarin79
** 28th Dec Hasty Gathering @ Vivocity Toastbox **
It was a good last minute meetup although the GS boutique wasn't open on time (duh)



softup, roo7, herz, sellwatch & belkelbro



Thanks to softup bro & herz bro for the kopi blanja :D



not many watches for this hasty gathering but power packed enough.















hmmmmmmm,lol





self poisoning





and again :ugeek:





while herz bro busy molesting omega mesh :lol:









roo has taken some pics, shall wait for him to gpgt then :D
Astro2212
Re: ** 28th Dec Hasty Gathering @ Vivocity Toastbox **
Wah got 1 is i lik
roo7
Re: ** 28th Dec Hasty Gathering @ Vivocity Toastbox **
It was a small gathering to visit the Grand Seiko boutique at Vivocity but as we gathered in front of the boutique, it wasn't ready :(



Such disappointment, especially when they claimed to unveil today.



Anyway, we head for kopi and had a great session molesting the different watches. Today the swiss pieces stole the thunder :o







We have: (in clockwise)

Softup's Seiko Cyclops

CEO's Seiko Lego Chrono

My Omega Speedmaster MKii

Sellwatch's Seiko MM300

Herz's Omega Ploprof

belkelbro's Rolex Explorer

Herz's Tag Heur Super Professional 1000m

My Aquadive Bathyscaphe 100



First off, we have sellwatch's Seiko MM300 on the recently famous kelvar strap.





Next in line, we have Herz's Omega Ploprof 1200 on orange Isofrane, solid piece !





Solid feel, the finishing, bezel and crown action all top notch !





Dial close up





At the back, I recently read a Ploprof review, highlights were it's 2 piece case back and grooves for easy spring bar installation.







Helium valve





Bezel lock release





My grail.... *drool*



Then we have the Tag Heur Super Professional 1000m.





Very clean dial and hands, minimal patina.





Very good condition bezel too.





Monobloc case !! *drool* again..



Last but not the least, is belkelbro's Rolex Explorer





Small but classy feel





Very dressy





Signed crown







Signed bracelet



That's all folks, hope to have another gathering soon. ;)
roo7
Re: ** 28th Dec Hasty Gathering @ Vivocity Toastbox **

"lunarin79"


self poisoning






Superman so fat :(
lunarin79
Re: ** 28th Dec Hasty Gathering @ Vivocity Toastbox **
lol
watchlooker
Re: ** 28th Dec Hasty Gathering @ Vivocity Toastbox **

"roo7"

[quote="lunarin79"]
self poisoning






Superman so fat :([/quote]

U referring to urself....lol... :lol: :lol:



And thanks for the SIC.... ur drools is also my drools..... :D But think I'll aim at the super pro.... :mrgreen:
devil00
** 28th Dec Hasty Gathering @ Vivocity Toastbox **
Ni meng jiu hao lor.. Shake legs Lai kopi... Me working like bee in shop :( the tag heuer looks very good condition... Running on 28-92?
ivan
** 28th Dec Hasty Gathering @ Vivocity Toastbox **

"devil00"

Ni meng jiu hao lor.. Shake legs Lai kopi... Me working like bee in shop :( the tag heuer looks very good condition... Running on 28-92?


Is a choice.

U can take leave and join.
belkelbro
Re: ** 28th Dec Hasty Gathering @ Vivocity Toastbox **
I love that most of the watches are all of different straps and bracelets. Provocative yet looks simply beautiful. I just can't take my eye off the MM with leather! And the Mash on the Speedmaster... :D :D
devil00
** 28th Dec Hasty Gathering @ Vivocity Toastbox **

"ivan"

[quote="devil00"]Ni meng jiu hao lor.. Shake legs Lai kopi... Me working like bee in shop :( the tag heuer looks very good condition... Running on 28-92?


Is a choice.

U can take leave and join.[/quote]
no time to check live update man... Vivo city reception super bad somemore :(
herzausstahl
Re: ** 28th Dec Hasty Gathering @ Vivocity Toastbox **
Wah thanks for the pics Roo and CEO.... very nice, especially the macro shots. Lucky never shoot my tummy.
roo7
Re: ** 28th Dec Hasty Gathering @ Vivocity Toastbox **

"herzausstahl"

Wah thanks for the pics Roo and CEO.... very nice, especially the macro shots. Lucky never shoot my tummy.


Haha welcome. You are most welcome to re-use them in any way :D



Btw, I just went to read about the 8500, from my understanding, all you need is to advance the hour hand, the date will jump accordingly right ? So it's more like quick with the hour hand instead of the date wheel ?
oOsiMm
Re: ** 28th Dec Hasty Gathering @ Vivocity Toastbox **
happening sia...... nice watches guys... =)
softup
Re: ** 28th Dec Hasty Gathering @ Vivocity Toastbox **
Nice mtg hamsome SC bros CEO, roo7, herz, sellwatch & belkelbro

and they made moi feel so young todae :lol:



Too bad boutique CMI but got to molest the watches ... SOLID! :D



BTW CEO, 4got to ask u how much is the LEGO strap :?:



Bro Herz so tall, play Pro basket ball bo :?:



:mrgreen:
lunarin79
Re: ** 28th Dec Hasty Gathering @ Vivocity Toastbox **

"softup"

BTW CEO, 4got to ask u how much is the LEGO strap :?:


$12 a piece bro



18mm & 22mm only



red, blue, yellow & black



each left 1 piece nia ;)
softup
Re: ** 28th Dec Hasty Gathering @ Vivocity Toastbox **

"lunarin79"

[quote="softup"] BTW CEO, 4got to ask u how much is the LEGO strap :?:


$12 a piece bro



18mm & 22mm only



red, blue, yellow & black



each left 1 piece nia ;)[/quote]

noted, tks.

;)
herzausstahl
Re: ** 28th Dec Hasty Gathering @ Vivocity Toastbox **

"roo7"

[quote="herzausstahl"]Wah thanks for the pics Roo and CEO.... very nice, especially the macro shots. Lucky never shoot my tummy.


Haha welcome. You are most welcome to re-use them in any way :D



Btw, I just went to read about the 8500, from my understanding, all you need is to advance the hour hand, the date will jump accordingly right ? So it's more like quick with the hour hand instead of the date wheel ?[/quote]

yes, correct, a shortcut that is also possible in the rolex 3185/6/7 movement. But doing this means the hour hand spins quite fast over huge angles. Without the gearing to reduce the torque, it strikes me as a quick-set way to damage or wear stuff out also... :oops:
herzausstahl
Re: ** 28th Dec Hasty Gathering @ Vivocity Toastbox **

"softup"

Nice mtg hamsome SC bros CEO, roo7, herz, sellwatch & belkelbro

and they made moi feel so young todae :lol:



Too bad boutique CMI but got to molest the watches ... SOLID! :D



BTW CEO, 4got to ask u how much is the LEGO strap :?:



Bro Herz so tall, play Pro basket ball bo :?:



:mrgreen:


no never play basketball. Only did long jump and triple jump.... I will make sure my son and daughter play basketball :lol: :lol: :lol:

and yes my bed is normal size one.

and yes I can buy jeans off the shelf so long as ang moh brand

and no, I have to tailor my pants

Yes buy car difficult

yes take bus knock head especially double-decker last time



I know these are the FAQs.. :lol: :lol: :lol:
Astro2212
Re: ** 28th Dec Hasty Gathering @ Vivocity Toastbox **

"belkelbro"

I love that most of the watches are all of different straps and bracelets. Provocative yet looks simply beautiful. I just can't take my eye off the MM with leather! And the Mash on the Speedmaster... :D :D

Bro ur mu zhun twor zhai lagi swee loh...:)
belkelbro
Re: ** 28th Dec Hasty Gathering @ Vivocity Toastbox **
mu chun tou zai :lol: :lol:

Oh ya thanks all for letting me molest your watches. Now I need more hoot for the next molesting exchange.
roo7
** 28th Dec Hasty Gathering @ Vivocity Toastbox **

"herzausstahl"

[quote="roo7"]


Haha welcome. You are most welcome to re-use them in any way :D



Btw, I just went to read about the 8500, from my understanding, all you need is to advance the hour hand, the date will jump accordingly right ? So it's more like quick with the hour hand instead of the date wheel ?


yes, correct, a shortcut that is also possible in the rolex 3185/6/7 movement. But doing this means the hour hand spins quite fast over huge angles. Without the gearing to reduce the torque, it strikes me as a quick-set way to damage or wear stuff out also... :oops:[/quote]

Aah icic. Just like they don't recommend to hand wind an eta movement.



Hmmmmm... Still can be over look. Haha.





Sent from my iPhone
lunarin79
Re: ** 28th Dec Hasty Gathering @ Vivocity Toastbox **

"roo7"

Just like they don't recommend to hand wind an eta movement.


:shock:



i din noe this??



best not to handwind a ETA?



not even a 2824?
oOsiMm
Re: ** 28th Dec Hasty Gathering @ Vivocity Toastbox **

"lunarin79"

[quote="roo7"] Just like they don't recommend to hand wind an eta movement.


:shock:



i din noe this??



best not to handwind a ETA?



not even a 2824?[/quote]



I remember roo bro saying abt this while we were at redhill market there..



jus a google;



http://forums.watchuseek.com/f2/want-modify-auto-eta-2824-handwind-144696.html"http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=565378" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=565378" false;
lunarin79
Re: ** 28th Dec Hasty Gathering @ Vivocity Toastbox **
....................



:|
sinner1974
Re: ** 28th Dec Hasty Gathering @ Vivocity Toastbox **
damn... didnt know that.... i always handwind my 2824-2....



thanks for sharing!



so when is the next kopi sessioon? :)
sellwatch
Re: ** 28th Dec Hasty Gathering @ Vivocity Toastbox **
i always handwind my watches too leh. ETA, 6r15s, 4r, 6138s...



sian liao.. i thought the handwind function is there for a reason..
roo7
** 28th Dec Hasty Gathering @ Vivocity Toastbox **
To kick start yes. But maybe not to the max.





Sent from my iPad
belkelbro
Re: ** 28th Dec Hasty Gathering @ Vivocity Toastbox **
Btw sellwatch, where would be a good place to get the kevlar strap on your watch?

I found this site that has one with the similar look - http://www.globalwatchband.com/group/51/" false;

Think it'll look good on my oyster =)
sellwatch
Re: ** 28th Dec Hasty Gathering @ Vivocity Toastbox **

"belkelbro"

Btw sellwatch, where would be a good place to get the kevlar strap on your watch?

I found this site that has one with the similar look - http://www.globalwatchband.com/group/51/" false;

Think it'll look good on my oyster =)


Yeap correct. i bought the kelvar there. I organised a mass order back then to share the shipping cost. Your explorer is 18mm lugs or 20mm?
herzausstahl
** 28th Dec Hasty Gathering @ Vivocity Toastbox **
Explorer is 20mm
belkelbro
Re: ** 28th Dec Hasty Gathering @ Vivocity Toastbox **
Oh wow I dont know how long the lugs are hahah did a google search also cannot find ~_~

Bro u have any extra 20mm strap? Next time meet up I buy from u.
sellwatch
Re: ** 28th Dec Hasty Gathering @ Vivocity Toastbox **

"belkelbro"

Oh wow I dont know how long the lugs are hahah did a google search also cannot find ~_~

Bro u have any extra 20mm strap? Next time meet up I buy from u.


i dont have liao bro. But you can try asking Roo korkor. His is still unopened.
Evirobie
Re: ** 28th Dec Hasty Gathering @ Vivocity Toastbox **

"roo7"

To kick start yes. But maybe not to the max.


Oh man,



I always handwind the 6159, 6r15, 2824, 8L35 and 5R66... now then I know... =(
roo7
Re: ** 28th Dec Hasty Gathering @ Vivocity Toastbox **

"sellwatch"

[quote="belkelbro"]Oh wow I dont know how long the lugs are hahah did a google search also cannot find ~_~

Bro u have any extra 20mm strap? Next time meet up I buy from u.


i dont have liao bro. But you can try asking Roo korkor. His is still unopened.[/quote]

Open liao. Wore once.. but may want to exchange for a 22mm one :lol:
lunarin79
Re: ** 28th Dec Hasty Gathering @ Vivocity Toastbox **

"Evirobie"




I always handwind the 6159, 6r15, 2824, 8L35 and 5R66... now then I know... =(


does the handwind applies to Jap movt as well :shock: :shock:
oOsiMm
Re: ** 28th Dec Hasty Gathering @ Vivocity Toastbox **

"lunarin79"

[quote="Evirobie"]


I always handwind the 6159, 6r15, 2824, 8L35 and 5R66... now then I know... =(


does the handwind applies to Jap movt as well :shock: :shock:[/quote]



I think the basis of the rule(or findings) applies to all automatic watches across ,be it Jap,Swiss,German,Russian etc..



since its automatic with rotor turns to generate power reserve,then probably its meant to work and keep time that way.



as roo says,the handwind part is to kick start the watch...



that's why its automatic watch with handwind "feature"..



so not avisable to handwind fast or till full...few rounds can riao to kickstart.....
herzausstahl
** 28th Dec Hasty Gathering @ Vivocity Toastbox **
Agree man. That's why for no quick-set dates, better to slowly turn the minute hand.
Evirobie
Re: ** 28th Dec Hasty Gathering @ Vivocity Toastbox **

"herzausstahl"

Agree man. That's why for no quick-set dates, better to slowly turn the minute hand.


Erm, image your watch is on the 1st and need to change the day to 20 something... Turn until finger cramp...
oOsiMm
Re: ** 28th Dec Hasty Gathering @ Vivocity Toastbox **

"Evirobie"

[quote="herzausstahl"]Agree man. That's why for no quick-set dates, better to slowly turn the minute hand.


Erm, image your watch is on the 1st and need to change the day to 20 something... Turn until finger cramp...[/quote]

if the date gap like that,I wouldnt change the date riao ,leave it as it is...as long as it keeps and tell time...

since watch will be in rotation...



unless say the date gap isnt too much then will manual turn the crown to forward date...
MeePokMan
Re: ** 28th Dec Hasty Gathering @ Vivocity Toastbox **

"roo7"

[quote="sellwatch"]


i dont have liao bro. But you can try asking Roo korkor. His is still unopened.


Open liao. Wore once.. but may want to exchange for a 22mm one :lol:[/quote]

mine (20mm) is still unopened.



if belkebro is keen...can sell u at cost $40 (with -60cts discount). :lol:
herzausstahl
Re: ** 28th Dec Hasty Gathering @ Vivocity Toastbox **

"Evirobie"

[quote="herzausstahl"]Agree man. That's why for no quick-set dates, better to slowly turn the minute hand.


Erm, image your watch is on the 1st and need to change the day to 20 something... Turn until finger cramp...[/quote]

That's what I did on 28th lor.... Watch was taken out of storage, date showed 6th. Slowly turn until 28th... :mrgreen:
roo7
Re: ** 28th Dec Hasty Gathering @ Vivocity Toastbox **

"oOsiMm"

[quote="Evirobie"]


Erm, image your watch is on the 1st and need to change the day to 20 something... Turn until finger cramp...


if the date gap like that,I wouldnt change the date riao ,leave it as it is...as long as it keeps and tell time...

since watch will be in rotation...



unless say the date gap isnt too much then will manual turn the crown to forward date...[/quote]

The problem is very easy to solve. Pick another watch :lol:
softup
Re: ** 28th Dec Hasty Gathering @ Vivocity Toastbox **

"roo7"

[quote="oOsiMm"]


if the date gap like that,I wouldnt change the date riao ,leave it as it is...as long as it keeps and tell time...

since watch will be in rotation...



unless say the date gap isnt too much then will manual turn the crown to forward date...


The problem is very easy to solve. Pick another watch :lol:[/quote]

Ez hv a no date or quartz watch :D
oOsiMm
Re: ** 28th Dec Hasty Gathering @ Vivocity Toastbox **

"softup"

[quote="roo7"]


The problem is very easy to solve. Pick another watch :lol:


Ez hv a no date or quartz watch :D[/quote]



haha all these no issues for me lar...as I dont really mind the wrong date...cos can set it when got time ..
softup
Re: ** 28th Dec Hasty Gathering @ Vivocity Toastbox **

"oOsiMm"

[quote="softup"]


Ez hv a no date or quartz watch :D




haha all these no issues for me lar...as I dont really mind the wrong date...cos can set it when got time ..[/quote]

:shock: but hor wear long date moi feel beri funny leh :?
oOsiMm
Re: ** 28th Dec Hasty Gathering @ Vivocity Toastbox **

"softup"

[quote="oOsiMm"]




haha all these no issues for me lar...as I dont really mind the wrong date...cos can set it when got time ..


:shock: but hor wear long date moi feel beri funny leh :?[/quote]

haha 'funny' makes life interesting mah... if got time,I will tune to correct date but for some vintage I will bo chap.. :lol:
herzausstahl
Re: ** 28th Dec Hasty Gathering @ Vivocity Toastbox **
Devil00, please see the pics of the Super Pro here as captured by Roo :)
roo7
Re: ** 28th Dec Hasty Gathering @ Vivocity Toastbox **

"herzausstahl"

Devil00, please see the pics of the Super Pro here as captured by Roo :)


:lol: :lol: :lol:
herzausstahl
Re: ** 28th Dec Hasty Gathering @ Vivocity Toastbox **

"roo7"

[quote="herzausstahl"]Devil00, please see the pics of the Super Pro here as captured by Roo :)


:lol: :lol: :lol:[/quote]

He requested for pics, but none of mine can match yours. :oops: