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Title: Grand Seiko yumchar and visit to GS AD 25th Dec
Post by: JOS2012 on December 12, 2013, 02:35:17 PM
One GS fan, davidtth currently working in Singapore, will be back in KL on 25th Dec and requests if any GS fan would like to yumchar followed by visit to the GS AD at Paradigm Mall.

I will be meeting David as I know him from way back in our photo forum days.

All GS fans are welcome to join in. Most probably at one of the coffee outlets at Paradigm Mall around 11 am.

Please indicate your interest to join.

Thanks..
Title: Re: Grand Seiko yumchar and visit to GS AD 25th Dec
Post by: sean on December 12, 2013, 03:03:11 PM
Ok I'm on, see you guys there. :Cheers:
Title: Re: Grand Seiko yumchar and visit to GS AD 25th Dec
Post by: JOS2012 on December 12, 2013, 03:37:37 PM
Plse wear your SBGC005... ;)
I'll wear my SBGC003..... ;D


Ok I'm on, see you guys there. :Cheers:
Title: Re: Grand Seiko yumchar and visit to GS AD 25th Dec
Post by: el118 on December 12, 2013, 03:39:55 PM
Would like to join as observer ;)
Title: Re: Grand Seiko yumchar and visit to GS AD 25th Dec
Post by: sean on December 12, 2013, 03:52:48 PM
Plse wear your SBGC005... ;)
I'll wear my SBGC003..... ;D


Ok I'm on, see you guys there. :Cheers:

Okie no problem. ;D
Title: Re: Grand Seiko yumchar and visit to GS AD 25th Dec
Post by: sean on December 12, 2013, 03:53:59 PM
Would like to join as observer ;)

Can you wear your ALS for us to admire  :Praying:
Title: Re: Grand Seiko yumchar and visit to GS AD 25th Dec
Post by: JOS2012 on December 12, 2013, 03:55:08 PM
wah Eric..... :o
looks like you are on fire where watches is concerned.. :Jumping:
From pink gold JLC to Lange Perpetual Calendar to even a simple GS.....  ???

Would like to join as observer ;)
Title: Re: Grand Seiko yumchar and visit to GS AD 25th Dec
Post by: sshark on December 12, 2013, 05:19:45 PM
I want to join you guys but later, maybe after lunch. Anybody can PM me their contact no. so I can get in touch and know where is your location ?  David, do you have MY cell no. I can contact?

Thanks

/lim/
Title: Re: Grand Seiko yumchar and visit to GS AD 25th Dec
Post by: el118 on December 12, 2013, 05:59:46 PM
wah Eric..... :o
looks like you are on fire where watches is concerned.. :Jumping:
From pink gold JLC to Lange Perpetual Calendar to even a simple GS.....  ???

Would like to join as observer ;)

Just to learn more why GS got so much power in capturing enthusiasts mind! ;D
Title: Re: Grand Seiko yumchar and visit to GS AD 25th Dec
Post by: el118 on December 12, 2013, 06:00:44 PM
Would like to join as observer ;)

Can you wear your ALS for us to admire  :Praying:

Not suited to the occasion, we ve time...
Title: Re: Grand Seiko yumchar and visit to GS AD 25th Dec
Post by: euclidorus on December 12, 2013, 06:13:23 PM
Think Thong Sia and the AD is organizing a GS/Astron exhibit from 18-25 dec at paradigm mall. May still be traveling so can't join.
Title: Re: Grand Seiko yumchar and visit to GS AD 25th Dec
Post by: JOS2012 on December 12, 2013, 08:20:37 PM
There's only a handful of GS enthusiasts in MWF..being the minority, we could be leading you the wrong way.. :laugh:

Just to learn more why GS got so much power in capturing enthusiasts mind! ;D
Title: Re: Grand Seiko yumchar and visit to GS AD 25th Dec
Post by: el118 on December 13, 2013, 05:22:57 AM
There's only a handful of GS enthusiasts in MWF..being the minority, we could be leading you the wrong way.. :laugh:

Just to learn more why GS got so much power in capturing enthusiasts mind! ;D

That s possible too! Let me explore the truth ;D
Title: Re: Grand Seiko yumchar and visit to GS AD 25th Dec
Post by: JOS2012 on December 13, 2013, 06:04:44 AM
I always admire an open mind.... :thumbsup:

There's only a handful of GS enthusiasts in MWF..being the minority, we could be leading you the wrong way.. :laugh:

Just to learn more why GS got so much power in capturing enthusiasts mind! ;D

That s possible too! Let me explore the truth ;D

Actually I was informed abt it and wasn't sure of going but since david is coming back and we intend to yumchar, so killing 2 birds with 1 stone. Hope you can make it though.. :Cheers:

Think Thong Sia and the AD is organizing a GS/Astron exhibit from 18-25 dec at paradigm mall. May still be traveling so can't join.


ah... Lim.. we finally get to meet... :laugh:
I'm sure you have david's contact... if you don't you can pm me nearer to the date for mine

I want to join you guys but later, maybe after lunch. Anybody can PM me their contact no. so I can get in touch and know where is your location ?  David, do you have MY cell no. I can contact?

Thanks

/lim/

Title: Re: Grand Seiko yumchar and visit to GS AD 25th Dec
Post by: Enkidu on December 13, 2013, 06:29:17 AM
That s possible too! Let me explore the truth ;D

(http://i1244.photobucket.com/albums/gg574/loochunboon/xfiles_zps3a2b9a26.jpg) (http://s1244.photobucket.com/user/loochunboon/media/xfiles_zps3a2b9a26.jpg.html)

.....but truth is also relative...

Sorry guys, stuck with family commitments on Christmas. You guys go ahead and enjoy yourselves. Remember to post lots of pics (not of yourselves but of your GS watches.. ;D)
Title: Re: Grand Seiko yumchar and visit to GS AD 25th Dec
Post by: eltontan on December 13, 2013, 11:45:33 AM
see you guys there.
  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Grand Seiko yumchar and visit to GS AD 25th Dec
Post by: JOS2012 on December 13, 2013, 06:22:38 PM
To-date we have 6 members…

david, sean, el118, sshark, eltontan & myself…

I will pm those who indicate that they are joining on the details a day before the event...
Title: Re: Grand Seiko yumchar and visit to GS AD 25th Dec
Post by: FongV on December 13, 2013, 07:38:29 PM
Guys, keep me updated. If I can make it I will.

Regards,
Fong.
Title: Re: Grand Seiko yumchar and visit to GS AD 25th Dec
Post by: JOS2012 on December 13, 2013, 08:41:05 PM
Definitely, Fong..

Guys, keep me updated. If I can make it I will.

Regards,
Fong.
Title: Re: Grand Seiko yumchar and visit to GS AD 25th Dec
Post by: 7thfort on December 14, 2013, 06:29:05 AM
Can KS join GS GTG?
Title: Re: Grand Seiko yumchar and visit to GS AD 25th Dec
Post by: JOS2012 on December 14, 2013, 06:35:16 AM
Anyone and everyone is welcome to join….. ;D

Wat or who is KS btw? ???


Can KS join GS GTG?
Title: Re: Grand Seiko yumchar and visit to GS AD 25th Dec
Post by: chrisyen on December 14, 2013, 06:36:56 AM
King seiko I guess

Y not?


I will try to make it
Title: Re: Grand Seiko yumchar and visit to GS AD 25th Dec
Post by: 7thfort on December 14, 2013, 07:22:23 AM
Anyone and everyone is welcome to join….. ;D

Wat or who is KS btw? ???


Can KS join GS GTG?

Oh OK, I thought the GTG is only for GS owners. Thank you.
Title: Re: Grand Seiko yumchar and visit to GS AD 25th Dec
Post by: 7thfort on December 14, 2013, 07:24:20 AM
King seiko I guess

Y not?

I will try to make it

Wah, you are psychic lah. Awesome!
Title: Re: Grand Seiko yumchar and visit to GS AD 25th Dec
Post by: 7thfort on December 14, 2013, 07:30:46 AM
Hi Chris,

Does 28,800 vph qualify to be "Hi Beat" or has to be 36,000 vph?

Thanks.
Title: Re: Grand Seiko yumchar and visit to GS AD 25th Dec
Post by: JOS2012 on December 14, 2013, 07:34:09 AM
Sorry I gave you that impression.
Its just that very few ppl are interested in GS so such gtg are attended by almost all GS or JDM Seiko owners only..

MOST regular Seiko wearer are not really into horology. They buy the regular Seiko costing a few hundred ringgit because its cheap, durable, keeps acceptable time and easily available at anywhere from MyDin to Jusco to TESCO.
That's why you see a lot of them on uncles, ah peks from fishing villages to markets to sundry shops, etc..
No disrespect meant, just stating an observation…. and the popularity of Seikos..
BTW I have 8 regular Seikos (besides several GS) costing anywhere from RM 400 to RM 3,000 each. They can be calibrated to COSC stds and some look unique (to me, that is)

We always welcome anyone who is interested or even just curious about GS, KS, Credor, JDM Seikos to join us.


Anyone and everyone is welcome to join….. ;D

Wat or who is KS btw? ???


Can KS join GS GTG?

Oh OK, I thought the GTG is only for GS owners. Thank you.
Title: Re: Grand Seiko yumchar and visit to GS AD 25th Dec
Post by: 7thfort on December 14, 2013, 07:44:33 AM
Dear JOS2012,

No worries and not your fault. I was looking at it from a very narrow perspective. And thank you for the elaborate explanation. Most educational.
Title: Re: Grand Seiko yumchar and visit to GS AD 25th Dec
Post by: davidtth on December 14, 2013, 08:12:27 AM
anyone are welcome to join, our main purpose is to visit to the GS event and after that we will have chit chat about GS or any seiko watch, or even any other watch are welcome too ! no specific brand as long as its watches, just don't bring your pet  ;D

sad, two gurus not able to make it

Sean and Eric, hope to see you guys soon

Eric, please bring along the precious   :Praying:
Title: Re: Grand Seiko yumchar and visit to GS AD 25th Dec
Post by: sshark on December 14, 2013, 10:48:20 AM
Only 36k bpm is consideredhi-beat
Title: Re: Grand Seiko yumchar and visit to GS AD 25th Dec
Post by: el118 on December 14, 2013, 11:09:21 AM
anyone are welcome to join, our main purpose is to visit to the GS event and after that we will have chit chat about GS or any seiko watch, or even any other watch are welcome too ! no specific brand as long as its watches, just don't bring your pet  ;D

sad, two gurus not able to make it

Sean and Eric, hope to see you guys soon

Eric, please bring along the precious   :Praying:

Hi David, after following your indepth sharing of your watch knowledge, i am looking forward to meet you in person. As to the watch, this would be Japanese GS event, not appropriate to "kacau" with any German. The Japs and the Germans dun work together often since they formed the "Central Powers" during the World War 2. ;)
Title: Re: Grand Seiko yumchar and visit to GS AD 25th Dec
Post by: JOS2012 on December 14, 2013, 12:08:06 PM
Eric,
To my immediate memory, I know that Enkidu, david and myself love both teutonic and Japanese watches apart from the usual Swiss.
I'm very tempted to prove you wrong by wearing a GO on 1 wrist and a GS on the other.  :Laughing_on_floor:
I'm sure david is more than capable of doing the same.. a GO and a GS on the wrists.
Too bad Enkidu is not in bolehland otherwise he could also wear both his GO and GS on the wrists.

Although I know of other WIS who own both nice Japanese and German watches, as I'm getting old my memory fails me at this very instant..
Oh ya.. both GO & GS also start with the letter 'G'.. :HammerHead:


After all both Japanese and Germans have very similar traits apart from being AXIS partners in WWII. The only wimps in that partnership were the 'eyeties' aka Italianos
Both Germans and Japanese are precise, disciplined, systematic, hardworking, not to mention possessing great engineering skills.

anyone are welcome to join, our main purpose is to visit to the GS event and after that we will have chit chat about GS or any seiko watch, or even any other watch are welcome too ! no specific brand as long as its watches, just don't bring your pet  ;D

sad, two gurus not able to make it

Sean and Eric, hope to see you guys soon

Eric, please bring along the precious   :Praying:

Hi David, after following your indepth sharing of your watch knowledge, i am looking forward to meet you in person. As to the watch, this would be Japanese GS event, not appropriate to "kacau" with any German. The Japs and the Germans dun work together often since they formed the "Central Powers" during the World War 2. ;)
Title: Re: Grand Seiko yumchar and visit to GS AD 25th Dec
Post by: el118 on December 14, 2013, 01:57:29 PM

After all both Japanese and Germans have very similar traits apart from being AXIS partners in WWII. The only wimps in that partnership were the 'eyeties' aka Italianos
Both Germans and Japanese are precise, disciplined, systematic, hardworking, not to mention possessing great engineering skills.


Yes, i agreed to that, especially the engineering skill. Actually I am very comfortable owing Japan made engineering products. one thing i find they are trailing is Branding skill. That is why is I am driving a German car, eventhough i agreed that japanese car quality & reliability is one notch higher . ;)
Title: Re: Grand Seiko yumchar and visit to GS AD 25th Dec
Post by: davidtth on December 14, 2013, 07:18:39 PM
no worries Eric, as long as you bring watch will do  :Cheers:

frankly speaking i'm kinda rather new in watch, without Joseph, i wont be here, and i won't be touching GS  :P
Title: Re: Grand Seiko yumchar and visit to GS AD 25th Dec
Post by: davidtth on December 23, 2013, 05:57:24 AM
far by participant

1. Elton
2. Sean
3. Eric
5. Lim
6. Fong
7. 7thfort
8. Joseph
9. Chris
10. myself

any more joining ? see you guys  :Cheers:
Title: Re: Grand Seiko yumchar and visit to GS AD 25th Dec
Post by: Enkidu on December 23, 2013, 09:34:14 AM
far by participant

1. Elton
2. Sean
3. Eric
5. Lim
6. Fong
7. 7thfort
8. Joseph
9. Chris
10. myself

any more joining ? see you guys  :Cheers:

Hey David,

Could you let me know the exact time and place? I am concocting his plan to leave my wife and kid at relatives' place at nearby Kelana Jaya and hop over to join you guys.. ;D

best regards,
E
Title: Re: Grand Seiko yumchar and visit to GS AD 25th Dec
Post by: davidtth on December 23, 2013, 11:24:44 AM
you the man !  :thumbsup:  ;D

25 DEC (Wednesday) 11am at the GS event at Paradigm Mall, we can meet at america watch shop there  ;)


far by participant

1. Elton
2. Sean
3. Eric
5. Lim
6. Fong
7. 7thfort
8. Joseph
9. Chris
10. myself
11. Enkidu

any more joining ? see you guys  :Cheers:

Hey David,

Could you let me know the exact time and place? I am concocting his plan to leave my wife and kid at relatives' place at nearby Kelana Jaya and hop over to join you guys.. ;D


best regards,
E
Title: Re: Grand Seiko yumchar and visit to GS AD 25th Dec
Post by: sshark on December 23, 2013, 11:27:32 AM
David,

I thought it is an afternoon event. I try to come as early possible after lunch. I will give you a call before I come over. Thanks.
Title: Re: Grand Seiko yumchar and visit to GS AD 25th Dec
Post by: davidtth on December 23, 2013, 11:39:13 AM
David,

I thought it is an afternoon event. I try to come as early possible after lunch. I will give you a call before I come over. Thanks.

yup, we meet up at 11am and go thru the GS event, after that we will head for lunch + watch sharing + yam cha till afternoon

call me when you reach  ;)