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Misc => Member Introductions => Topic started by: Typhoon on January 01, 2011, 03:10:40 PM

Title: Greetings from the Land of Bats and Swiftlets!
Post by: Typhoon on January 01, 2011, 03:10:40 PM: Hi,
I am new here and wish everyone a Happy New Year!
Cheers
Typhoon
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Post by: takashi78 on January 01, 2011, 03:49:03 PM: Welcome to the forum!
So where is the land that you come from anyways?
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Post by: kaka23 on January 01, 2011, 04:19:23 PM: Welcome... I know caves in Malaysia have lots of bats! Hehe..
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Post by: terrenceterrence on January 01, 2011, 04:29:10 PM: sarawak
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Post by: G.MAC on January 01, 2011, 04:51:17 PM: Welcome to the forum bro..
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Post by: Typhoon on January 01, 2011, 07:55:55 PM: Yap, it is Sarawak. We live in the jungle and on the tree top.
We used to depend on Sun for time, now, we depend on good watches to tell good time.
Good to hear from the forum members.
Cheers
Typhoon
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Post by: Scott C. on January 02, 2011, 06:21:27 AM: Welcome and enjoy your stay here ;)

Cheers!
Scott
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Post by: chrisyen on January 02, 2011, 08:13:00 AM: treat us cave bird nest when v organize a gtg in s'wak next time!!!
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Post by: Typhoon on January 02, 2011, 10:10:51 AM: I can assure you to enjoy more than just bird's nest, how about a dive with your dive watch off the Borneo's Shore?
Welcome to Sarawak!
And Sarawakian has plenty of surprises when come to telling time....
Cheers
Typhoon
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Post by: chrisyen on January 02, 2011, 04:57:33 PM: Quote from: Typhoon on January 02, 2011, 10:10:51 AM
I can assure you to enjoy more than just bird's nest, how about a dive with your dive watch off the Borneo's Shore?
Welcome to Sarawak!
And Sarawakian has plenty of surprises when come to telling time....
Cheers
Typhoon

bird nest for my wife... I want empurau!!! Lol
anyway... I'm going to Kuching this may with family... No detail plan yet.., jus bought air Asia ticket cheap cheap last yr!!! Any recommendatio?

Any 1 want to join me?
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Post by: Typhoon on January 03, 2011, 06:53:55 AM: Miri is more interesting. We have Niah and Mulu caves. Believe me, you will not regret. Maybe the 3rd MWF Gathering should be held here at the resort next to the world largest cave.
As for the expensive fish you are talking about, they are reserved for YB, Tan Sri, Dato Sri etc. No luck for people like me....
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Post by: chrisyen on January 03, 2011, 07:35:18 AM: Yes. Gua Niah is my next target...

Any1 interested?

Can't b lah... KL also got ppl bring in empurau...
Now got ppl rare it in the river right?
I was thinking here selling rm6-700 per kg for rare one, swak should be cheaper, can't afford here then go there n eat, fresher n cheaper...

My ex colleague who did the earthworks for bakun dam brought back alot... He said it is selling much cheaper there...
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Post by: danny on January 03, 2011, 10:51:25 AM: Hi Typhoon,
Welcome to Malaysia Watch Forum.
Glad to see a new member from East Malaysia joining us. Which part of Sarawak are you from?

:Cheers:
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Post by: Typhoon on January 03, 2011, 11:56:54 AM: Hi MWF member. I am located in Miri. It is a small, peaceful and beautiful town.
Will try to do some posting later of the week.
Cheers
Typhoon
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Post by: Typhoon on January 03, 2011, 07:35:26 PM: Just some sharing:
This is one of my collection - The Two tones Orient Star 300m Diver. If I am not wrong, I believe this is a Japan domestic market model and is no longer in production. It is been replaced by new models with new movement. BUT it has made its mark in the dive watch world, and it is here to stay.

I love to keep watches in their perfect condition. That is why most of my collection is in mint condition unless otherwise it is a special used model acquired from other forum members. Nevertheless, I am looking forward to have a wonderful session in MWF.

Happy surfing the posts!

Cheers
Typhoon
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Post by: chrisyen on January 03, 2011, 08:41:27 PM: wow ur big orient in two tone is really special....
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Post by: ancs88 on January 04, 2011, 07:39:04 AM: That's a nice piece... i believe it has 40 hours of power reserve judging from the pic, right?
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Post by: Typhoon on January 04, 2011, 07:40:18 AM: Orient Star with Diver metal bracelet will make perfect combination. Hope you like it. However, they are a few Japanese watches do match this standard. More will follow up.
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Post by: Typhoon on January 04, 2011, 07:41:16 AM: Yap. Power reserve but no hacking movement.
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Post by: Typhoon on January 04, 2011, 05:42:54 PM: It is a keeper!!!
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Post by: Typhoon on January 18, 2011, 12:45:16 AM: Are you Seiko enough?

This is another of my collection. Went through quite a distance to find and locate it. I had changed the original rubber strap to UTS. Looks good? What do you think

Anyone Tuna swimming in the West Shore?
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Post by: takashi78 on January 18, 2011, 05:38:43 AM: One of my fav ver of the tuna!
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Post by: Typhoon on January 18, 2011, 07:04:54 AM: In the past, Seiko had delivered some of the best design in Dive watch. It is more than just a watch to tell good time, but an instrument to withstand time, task and the environment. I had the 7002 and it is at the class of its own. Then the Tuna came along and surprised everyone. It is like a straight punch. Simple yet powerful enough to make an impact. In this case, our heart pumping. I strongly recommend all members to have a research on the tuna. It has the impact and effect similar to ipad, and this happened so many years ago...
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Post by: Typhoon on January 28, 2011, 06:08:05 PM: Are you Seiko enough?

Gentlemen, let me present another beauty to you. The SBDX005 Seiko 2000 Historical Collection - The Ultimate Tuna.

Hope you like it.

Typhoon
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Post by: G.MAC on January 28, 2011, 07:11:22 PM: :Startled: How are you getting these Tunas? Off the dealers or you order online? Great catch!!
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Post by: chrisyen on January 28, 2011, 09:20:27 PM: wah... big tuna collector
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Post by: Typhoon on January 29, 2011, 06:23:59 AM: You need good bait and strong hand line. These fishes are fast and furious. Best is catch them at their home ground.
Cheers
Typhoon
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Post by: Typhoon on February 04, 2011, 10:31:06 AM: HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR!!!!!
Keep an eye on your time. Time Fly.
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Post by: Typhoon on February 04, 2011, 01:18:31 PM: Thinking of sharing with you another of my collection in this special New Year.

SIZE does MATTER!

This is a special run for the Italian's special force. Since this is not a watch review, I will just briefly touch on it. It has a very strong historical link with Panerai and you will be very much surprised to know how they are related to one another.

Knowing a good watch is to know the good history of the maker. For every legend in the making, it takes more than good technology and effort but for a REASON AND A PURPOSE as such with live.

Cheers
Typhoon
The Russian Typhoon is the largest class of submarine ever built in the planet earth.
and I like it BIG.
Title: Re: Greetings from the Land of Bats and Swiftlets!
Post by: GlySinn on February 07, 2011, 06:51:58 AM: Welcome mate! :)
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Post by: Angryrodent on February 07, 2011, 08:51:06 AM: you have a great colletion dude!!!
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Post by: GlennTanChiaChiah on February 08, 2011, 01:51:59 PM: Always nice to meet a fellow Sarawakian! Nice collection of Seiko divers. I'm thinking of picking up one myself. Nicely made watches fit to be included in any collection. Cheers. :thumbsup:
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Post by: Typhoon on February 08, 2011, 03:57:51 PM: Where do you locate? Good to know some local whom appreciates the art of time.
Cheers
Typhoon
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Post by: GlennTanChiaChiah on February 08, 2011, 05:32:07 PM: Kuching is where I was born but currently based in KL. Further studies. Keep it up with the collection.
:Cheers: