Malaysia PuristS Visit To SWA (Part 6/6)
Time : 12:55
Half way to SWA.A couple of sights along the journey.
On the left is the new Singapore Flyer ( a Giant Observation Wheel or GOW) and the buildings (at the background) are the Central Business District, the Financial Centre of Singapore.
A closer shot of The Singapore Flyer, the world's tallest Giant Observation Wheel ( not ferris wheel). The wheel's diameter is
150 m and the height is 169 m, like that of a 42-storey building. Each capsule can carry 28 people and per rotation is about 30mins. Officially starting on 1 March 2008.
This building is Suntec Tower 3, where SWA is located on the 23rd floor.
Time : 13:05
We arrived at Suntec Tower 3.
SWA has kindly arranged a lunch for all.
Hungry participants formed a beeline towards the restaurant.
Oops...I'm also famished, so forgot to take some pictures during the lunch.... hey, any Malaysia Purists have some pictures, please supplement,
Thanks
.Time : 14:05
Since it was a Saturday afternoon (after office hour), everyone have to register!
Time : 14:12
By the time we reached the Sincere Watch Academy (SWA).
Headmaster, Patrick Tan allowed everyone to everyone to settle down, walk around to familiarise with the academy, ordered their drinks and restroom break.
Observed it has updated with many new reference books and watch-magazines from all over the world.
The laboratory was setup already.
Several nice conceptual sketches (which seldom seen) of IWC were on the walls...
Time : 14:30
Class starts!
Patrick gave an introduction about the purpose of SWA and what are the upcoming programs for the new 2008.
After that he recounted what SWA has achieved for 2007.
He also outlined the various forms of learning & methodologies available to suit almost every watch-enthusiasts and collectors too.
Also mentioned since the inception of SWA, starting with a group of journalists, SWA has achieved a decent milestone of 3,000 registered members, most of them are from Singapore. No exact figures disclosed.
This year what he hopes to have conduct factory tours to component manufacturers, starting with straps.
So the Malaysia PuristS was the FIRST group for this factory visit project, starting with a tannery.
Patrick then briefed what was the next activity for the afternoon.
As it was quite late already, Patrick suggested to move straight to the hands-on session with the Plastic Clock set.
Back to School Set.
In anticipation of the hands-on session was about to begin, Jaime was fast to check and prepare the sample clocks for demonstration and references for the group while they started to assemble the clock.
Headmaster signaled to proceed to the laboratory.
The bench setup with the Plastic Clock Set.
All parts were colour-coded to facilitate easy parts recognition.
Everyone's ready to start.
Headmaster Patrick mentioned the basic clock movement when shrunk down to many times... became the watch movement.
The basic concepts were the same.
To make it more fun and build up the energy (after the heavy lunch)...Patrick suggested a competition for the fastest assembler!
And the 3 winners would have a mystery-gifts!
Brillant! Suddenly everyone was moving. Moving very fast....unpacking the parts....
Time : 14:45
The Game begins!!
Some read instructions....
Some were orderly....
Some were discussing.... or a bit lost...or shock...
Some were strange...what's Michelle peeping?
Deep in thoughts ...
Some copied!! Smart!
One worked smart....borrowed a working reference!
Men At Work
This man is in a very weird posture or position... hey see that watch he's wearing
Front view of the class.... with MTF (hidden) at the site, dropping hints ...
Wow...completed! Dennis was good! Now the first check...it should chime every quarter! An en passant!
So please take good care of this plastic clockset!
Puzzled Dennis must be wondering ...what's going on...lifting his completed work.
Wow...at 15:28 a few have completed!!
Even Michelle has completed hers!
Wai En representing the Malaysia PuristS to thank SWA for a great fun day and handed out tokens of appreciation to SWA and the PuristSPro Mods.
Thanks Everyone!
After which MTF also thanked the SWA Team and all Malaysia Purists for their enthusiasm and taking time off to attend.
Prize Presentation
Fastest, Champion Assembler : Horr Wai (HW)
First Runner-up : Benson
Second Runner-up : TL Lee (Sleng)
Time : 15:40
Patrick Tan showing off the A. Lange & Sohne MOST Complete Encyclopedia with Real Parts and Multiple Layers Breakdown of the full range of A Lange & Sohne.
For a more detailed look, please click here to read MTF's previous post.
A detailed plan of one of the ALS movements.
Ling had to use the magnifying glass to see one of the components.
Even have samples of industrial diamond lapping films enclosed for hand-polishing the parts.
Both Ling & Sleng thinking of how to get hold of this comprehensive manual.
However, it was not meant for sale and still remained the property of ALS, not Sincere Watch.
Time : 15:47
That's the end of the programme.
Thanks to SWA for a wonderful day!
Particularly Patrick, Jaime (both nice smile) and Cindy for spending their time with us during their day-off.
A Final Group Shot of the Purists at SWA.
Wow...also have a certificate of attendance! Even for a make-shift photographer
That's all folks.....Hope everyone attended or read the 6-part report, enjoy the event.
Kong
This message has been edited by Kong on 2008-01-20 06:54:48 This message has been edited by Kong on 2009-06-29 05:49:57
Wow, double wow
Cheers,
yn
Thats one impressive overdosing overwhelming report!! LOL...thanks Kong!
We wouldnt get such opportunity without your arrangement with Sincere and Heng Long Tannery. Cheers buddy.
Regards
KONG, What A REPORT! Incredibly detailed and plenty of research was evident in your report
This is easily a contender for the Report of 2008! You will feel as if you were there just by reading the report! For those who were there, this report will provide memories and flashbacks to the visit!
Thanks to Kong and SWA team of Patrick Tan, Cindy Tan & Jaime Chua for making this visit a HUGE success! And not to mention the Heng Long Management and staff for their generosity and kind hospitality! And finally, thanks to ALL Malaysian Purists who took the effort to make this UNIQUE trip!
I second the motion . . .
. . . and I will never look at my straps again without thinking of how many steps it takes to make them . . . cordially, Art
Thanks for posting this report. A very informative and enjoyable read. (nt) [nt]
Kong, this is truly the BEST POST.
It is informative, educational, entertaining and of course PURE.
Again, many thanks for arranging the visit to tannery and SWA. Looking forward for the down-stream visit to strap making factory.
Regards
Ling
Wah superb report...
Where are the Malaysian
PuristS' photos?
Apart from Jacky's teaser posting a few days ago, there should be more shots; as I counted at lease 3 Nikon and a Canon dSLR on tour - not to mention mine as Visitors get first chance to post!
Also, everyone else had digital cameras and mobile phone cams..........
Regards, MTF
Thanks, Kong,
for the great report. That's a lot of alligator. Did they happen to mention the average number of bands that can be made from an average, all usable, skin?
I hope you had some time to enjoy yourself also.
That clock looks intriguing, fun and difficult. Have you had a go at it?
Thanks.
Bob
Thanks Bob....it really depends on the ....
Some companies insist to have only the belly for straps and the flanks are not used.
Nowaday, some brands are having bigger width straps...so no fixed number.
If I remembered correctly, if based on typical width of 20mm, it could be anything from 5 to 8 straps.
Ah...the clock...yes, I've tried several times....pretty good for basic understanding.
Hey 3 more days, your Black watch is arriving
!Kong
Food for WFED Thought
World's Largest Fountain?
Sansui Women were construction coolies and this is their comfort food
Our Malaysian PuristS said thie chicken was "smooth and juicy", whatever that means.......
The ginger garlic sauce was piquant.
Braised tofu
Pig bone and lotus soup
Chili and ....er....prawn paste vegetables
Olive rice
Fried prawns
Pork minced burgers and grilled salt fish
Steamed catfish
Spot your self and post an attendance report!
Spot your self and post an attendance report!
Spot your self and post an attendance report!
Sincere Watch personages
Why has he got such an ecstatic grin?
It's not JUST because he is on a PuristS Trip ............what's she doing back there?
This is the law firm of Ling & Mok !
Thanks for watching and chomping with us in Singapore.
Regards,
MTF
MTF, you actually post it.
Well, trust me, I really enjoy the scratching.
Regards
Ling
My shots...
Patrick welcomes us with an intro speech
Fiddling with the toy clock was a highly educational process
We wanted to make sure we thanked our hosts
Group shot
Thank you again to the Purists and Sincere for your kind and warm hospitality and for giving us a wonderful experience!