Malaysia Watch Forum
Misc => GTGs, Meetups and Events => Topic started by: chrisyen on October 06, 2013, 07:43:01 PM
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after seeing our neighbor country friend,
Mr. Parkorn
registered and posted his watch creation in MWF,
(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c37/parkorn/d6.jpg)
http://www.malaysiawatchforum.com/index.php/topic,10127.msg92424.html#msg92424 (http://www.malaysiawatchforum.com/index.php/topic,10127.msg92424.html#msg92424)
i was thinking he is such a passionate guy, as usual i google around to find out more about him,
1. to know more about some one in this region doing what we thought is tough - making some watches' part
2. to check whether he genuinely sharing. ( its mod obligation )
3. to explore opportunity to work with MWF
i PMed him to know what is he doing and asking whether he welcome my visit to his workshop
his prompt reply and positive response, make me clicking the mas and air asia portal right away....
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after a mth + wait, finally i was there in Bangkok last weekend
Mr. Parkorn is kind enough to share his background, his small workshop.... allowing me to take what ever photo there...
from a hotelier --- becoming someone who repair watches in shopping center - to now a full time watch and part maker
He is dedicating his life into something he love - WATCHES
inspired by CORUM coin watch
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hY0FQwcl9tM/SdYl_HdQMII/AAAAAAAAB84/bWzYYjT42SI/s400/4765.jpg)
he started to explore the possibility of making his own watch dial with THAI coin
with some basic tooling, he made his dream come through
(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o210/yenfoolun/parkorn/P1150326_zpsa66f458e.jpg) (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/yenfoolun/media/parkorn/P1150326_zpsa66f458e.jpg.html)
he started with cutting watch into half - make it thinner and keeping the side he wanted
(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o210/yenfoolun/parkorn/P1150325_zps73c13039.jpg) (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/yenfoolun/media/parkorn/P1150325_zps73c13039.jpg.html)
(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o210/yenfoolun/parkorn/P1150324_zps72fd90ca.jpg) (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/yenfoolun/media/parkorn/P1150324_zps72fd90ca.jpg.html)
then he even making the skeleton dial it his own, with this
(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o210/yenfoolun/parkorn/P1150344_zpsd0da3e16.jpg) (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/yenfoolun/media/parkorn/P1150344_zpsd0da3e16.jpg.html)
to turn the dial into
(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o210/yenfoolun/parkorn/P1150327_zps40d93887.jpg) (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/yenfoolun/media/parkorn/P1150327_zps40d93887.jpg.html)
he never stop there, from there he started exploring of making his own watches.... a simple CNC was his next...
(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o210/yenfoolun/parkorn/P1150337_zps6dea6791.jpg) (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/yenfoolun/media/parkorn/P1150337_zps6dea6791.jpg.html)
(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o210/yenfoolun/parkorn/P1150339_zpsf7571594.jpg) (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/yenfoolun/media/parkorn/P1150339_zpsf7571594.jpg.html)
(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o210/yenfoolun/parkorn/P1150335_zps360f7df3.jpg) (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/yenfoolun/media/parkorn/P1150335_zps360f7df3.jpg.html)
with the first basic CNC, he now able to custom make silver/bronze/gold
dial
(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o210/yenfoolun/parkorn/P1150338_zps19d6672d.jpg) (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/yenfoolun/media/parkorn/P1150338_zps19d6672d.jpg.html)
date disc
(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o210/yenfoolun/parkorn/P1150336_zps810d6494.jpg) (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/yenfoolun/media/parkorn/P1150336_zps810d6494.jpg.html)
rotor
(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o210/yenfoolun/parkorn/P1150345_zpscda22ebf.jpg) (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/yenfoolun/media/parkorn/P1150345_zpscda22ebf.jpg.html)
he even designed and make his watch hands, a PARKORN hands
(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o210/yenfoolun/parkorn/P1150340_zpscedc3fc6.jpg) (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/yenfoolun/media/parkorn/P1150340_zpscedc3fc6.jpg.html)
now he is into designing and making the simple bronze case, buckle, etc
remember the bronze case watch he posted?
these are the parts
crown
(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o210/yenfoolun/parkorn/P1150331_zpscfdad981.jpg) (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/yenfoolun/media/parkorn/P1150331_zpscfdad981.jpg.html)
case
(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o210/yenfoolun/parkorn/P1150329_zps1d979cfe.jpg) (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/yenfoolun/media/parkorn/P1150329_zps1d979cfe.jpg.html)
(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o210/yenfoolun/parkorn/P1150328_zps89896ec6.jpg) (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/yenfoolun/media/parkorn/P1150328_zps89896ec6.jpg.html)
buckle
(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o210/yenfoolun/parkorn/P1150330_zpse00cc527.jpg) (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/yenfoolun/media/parkorn/P1150330_zpse00cc527.jpg.html)
there u go, the lego not fix
(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o210/yenfoolun/parkorn/P1150332_zps534432eb.jpg) (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/yenfoolun/media/parkorn/P1150332_zps534432eb.jpg.html)
u can see some dragon dial on his website, he shared with us how it was made, the dragon was actually hand engraved by a local Thai artist
he made a mold from this and molded the silver/bronze dial with that
(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o210/yenfoolun/parkorn/P1150341_zps6a60b2d7.jpg) (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/yenfoolun/media/parkorn/P1150341_zps6a60b2d7.jpg.html)
(sorry - picture wasnt clear, i took it in the dark )
these are some PARKORN watches i linked from his website...
(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c37/parkorn/b01.jpg) (http://s24.photobucket.com/user/parkorn/media/b01.jpg.html)
(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c37/parkorn/dar3.jpg) (http://s24.photobucket.com/user/parkorn/media/dar3.jpg.html)
(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c37/parkorn/002-1.jpg) (http://s24.photobucket.com/user/parkorn/media/002-1.jpg.html)
(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c37/parkorn/16.jpg) (http://s24.photobucket.com/user/parkorn/media/16.jpg.html)
(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c37/parkorn/005-2.jpg) (http://s24.photobucket.com/user/parkorn/media/005-2.jpg.html)
hopefully i can plan something with him in the very near future for MWF
(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o210/yenfoolun/parkorn/P1150347_zps597ce1fc.jpg) (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/yenfoolun/media/parkorn/P1150347_zps597ce1fc.jpg.html)
Koh Kun Khrab, tqvm Mr. Parkorn !
PS - Thank you CoCo ( our MWF member who back to his home soil now in Bangkok ) for all the helps
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Wow.. maybe the next LE MWF watch from him eh??
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superb work Kun Parkorn ! hope to have chance to meet and enjoy your works there :Cheers:
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Wow.. maybe the next LE MWF watch from him eh??
why not....
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The custom rotor is gorgeous!
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Parkorn watch hands are cool too!!
Nice to know that we have asians that are passionate about watchmaking and be able to do what Mr.Parkorn does... he deserves all the support...
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That is extremely cool.
The work on the rotors are splendid.
How did he do it with just a handsaw? Truly speechless.
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yes i like the rotor too... good workmanship.. :thumbsup:
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There is only 1 word to describe this...
Respect.... :thumbsup:
I think the next limited series MWF watch with a special customized rotor is a fantastic idea.
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There is only 1 word to describe this...
Respect.... :thumbsup:
I think the next limited series MWF watch with a special customized rotor is a fantastic idea.
I miss the previous two. Can i pre-order for the third? :D
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There is only 1 word to describe this...
Respect.... :thumbsup:
I think the next limited series MWF watch with a special customized rotor is a fantastic idea.
I miss the previous two. Can i pre-order for the third? :D
Not yet deliver 2nd leh....
I will start pen down when idea ... Flow through my mine...
Few thing flow in my mind...
Keris hand
Durian rotor
Malaysian coin dial
Tiger dial
:Confused:
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There is only 1 word to describe this...
Respect.... :thumbsup:
I think the next limited series MWF watch with a special customized rotor is a fantastic idea.
I miss the previous two. Can i pre-order for the third? :D
Not yet deliver 2nd leh....
I will start pen down when idea ... Flow through my mine...
Few thing flow in my mind...
Keris hand
Durian rotor
Malaysian coin dial
Tiger dial
:Confused:
Keris is a No No..
Durian is OK lhh
Coin dial depends on which coin
Tiger won't suit everyone with feng shui issues...
:Confused:
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thank you for visit :Praying:
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thank you for visit :Praying:
Glad to see u posted again...
I will work out something as soon
To see whether we can do it!
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MWF 3rd project watch, i'm definitely in! :Dancing_banana: :Jumping:
Chris, please do keep us update more on this future project. :Cheers:
Malaysia + Thailand Boleh! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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I want a Teh Tarik man dial on pewter(reliable this material?) with both hands holding tin can "tarak-ing" teh.
It would be an interesting piece.
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I want a Teh Tarik man dial on pewter(reliable this material?) with both hands holding tin can "tarak-ing" teh.
It would be an interesting piece.
:thumbsup:
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Great review ( Can I call it review?? ;D) & great pictures as usual Chris.. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Hopefully if we collaborate with him for the 3rd MWF watch I won't "miss the boat" again..
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Great review ( Can I call it review?? ;D) & great pictures as usual Chris.. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Hopefully if we collaborate with him for the 3rd MWF watch I won't "miss the boat" again..
Just a meet up
If a project watch was born.... The launch bcom event
When u share ur view n photo of the project watch after wearing it.... That's the review!
Teh tarik
1 Malaysia
:Confused:
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Awesome report by Chrisyen on his unforgettable encounter with a traditional watch maker.
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Wow, truly impressive and respectable! Tabik to you Mr. Parkorn.
And thank you Chris for sharing the nice pics and story.
Would also be interested in the 3rd MWF project.
Cheers
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that is great skeletonising work on those dials!
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wow~ amazing skill with limited tool~! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
tq for sharing
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Respect the guy...for having the passion to realised a dream.
Just one quick question, where does he get the movement?
Peace..
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Respect the guy...for having the passion to realised a dream.
Just one quick question, where does he get the movement?
Peace..
U can get almost anything online now...
It's not difficult to get a movement
Unless u want 100 pieces of eta quick!