OTW: Pakai... ni pulak jarang pakai [re-edited]

Haaa... yang ni kurang genit. Saiz dia debab sikit dari Citizen "Pepsi" JDM yang aku war-warkan sebelum ni. Yang ni, bagi aku lebih bagus dari Seiko "Orange Monster" 7S26 aku. Kebetulan dua-dua aku beli beza dia dalam dua tiga bulan jeh... sekitar tahun 2006. Cuma Citizen "Blue Sky" Promaster 200m Diver JDM ni aku beli kat negara Temasek. Tak salah aku kat Funan IT Mall. Beza dia dengan Pepsi JDM tu hanyalah movement dia. Apa beza Citizen Calibre 8200 Pepsi dengan Citizen Calibre 8203 Blue Sky diver? Apa pulak kelebihan kedua-dua movement ni berbanding dengan Seiko Calibre 7S26. Nantikan artikel penuh dalam masa terdekat. Kepada peminat setia Seiko 7S26, mahupun 7S36.... tungguuuuuuuu 

Dua-dua ni pernah ngikut aku menyelami lautan kat sekitar Malaya dan Borneo. Baru siang tadi aku bawak dua-dua jam ni jumpa sifu aku. Tukar gasket and tune balik. Yang Pepsi tu memang sah sifu ngamuk kat aku... "Ini jam balu punyaaa... apa pasal mau tukar gaskettt. Timing pun elok lagi... haiyyaaa". Jam baru!??? Memang macam baru punnn... pasal jarang pakai walaupun umur dah nak masuk 5 tahun. He he... aku ingat nak simpan satu je lah. Satu aku nak lego. Gambar ni aku amik bersama-sama "wet boot" aku... brand murah jehh... SeaPro. Tunggukan tayangan penuh cerita dua anfibia Jepun nih.

OTW: Pakai...jangan tak pakai

Apa cerita dua ekor makhluk anfibi Jepun nih? Seekor tu aku panggil "Seiko Gajah" pasal kaki dia yang empat tu memang luarbiasa saiz dia berbanding penyelam-penyelam Seiko yang lain. Yang si genit sebelah tu... jambu sikit pasal saiz kecik. Tapi jangan main-main. Ini jambu impot beb! Citizen JDM... haaa, apa cerita dua ekor nih? Tunggu cerita dia tak lama lagih... sorry lah. Aku ada bahan, tapi sibuk sampai takde masa nak buat posting.

Review: Mido Multifort Ref. 8830

"I never had any Mido in my collection, new or vintage. But as I prepared my 2011 wish list end of last year, I did some research on Multifort, the famous Mido signature. Quite interesting! The debut of Multifort in 1934 has surprised the world as the first automatic, anti-magnetic, water proof, and shock-resistance watch. Installed within its movement is the world’s first unbreakable spring. The Multifort has since becoming Mido’s famous signature through the 60s. In 1998, the Multifort was re-launched to celebrate its 80th anniversary. Since then the legacy of Multifort has been continued by the Swatch Group who owns this world’s renowned Swiss brand. After a couple of times visiting Mido retailers in Kuala Lumpur I picked-up the Reference 8830 as my brand new Swiss collection for 2011. Enjoy my pictorial review on this Mido signature." – thetick-thetick

The Mido Multifort Ref. 8830
A clean yet detailed timekeeper! That is my opening remark on this Ref. 8830 Mido Multifort. I love the clean matte black dial with detailed index-marker, precision time display, hence the white enamel painted hands blended well to provide a perfect measuring tool. In Latin, Mido means "measuring" and that very profound proposition resides in this 8830 model. The stainless steel case is a simple design with plain polished bezel. Printed with Mido’s first and original logo at twelve, the name Multifort on the dial is symmetrically balance the entire dial.

The 8830 model comes with genuine black calf leather strap.

Specification
Brand: Mido
Model Name: Multifort
Model Ref. 8830
Movement: Automatic ETA 2824-2, 25 jewels, 8bps/28,800bph, hack, quickset date
Case: Stainless Steel, see through case back
Crystal: Sapphire
Strap: Black calf leather with Mido signed INOX buckle
Case Dimension: 48mm lugs-to-lugs, 41mm across incl. crown, 20mm lugs width
Water Resistance: 50m

I prefer the watch strap and the dial to be in contrast between each other. That is why I change the strap to white-stitched tanned brown leather. It makes the watch looks classy and sporty.

The watch comes with an exclusive Mido black wooden box, manual, and two years international warranty card.

The original Mido black calf leather strap

The Mido-signed INOX stainless steel buckle, the design looks very common.

The dial is so simple but precisely indexed to display the time.

A closer look on the dial. The calendar is displayed on a curvy-edged rectangle window. The calendar disk fitted perfectly underneath the dial.

See through case back. The top crystal is made of sapphire but the see through at the back is just a hardened mineral glass.

The watch looks very much balance by the side. See the big "Aquadura" crown. The Aquadura crown sealing system is still a hallmark of Mido. Aquadura stands for a specially shaped and treated piece of natural cork, which seals the watch at its most vulnerable place, the crown. It guarantees water tightness up to 100 ft. even if the crown is pulled out! By the way, the crown is so easy to operate. The very steady crown stem is well positioned in a thick stainless steel pipe.

The Ref. 8830 modern Multifort is powered by the famous Swiss ETA 2824-2 movement.

The rich luminous hands and markers glow intensely in the dark.

Stainless steel case, black dial, and brown leather make a classic looking watch! The leather strap pinned near to the watch case leaves almost no gap within the watch lugs. Perfectly connected.

Adding luxury to the Multifort, I strap the watch with genuine walnut coloured crocodile grain leather. I don’t quite like the combination anyway. The tanned brown leather is much preferred.

Summary
The case: simple - ergonomic design, the watch fits comfortably on even smaller wrist despite its 48mm length.
The crown: big saw-toothed crown, easy to operate, water resistant seal.
Movement: mass produced but reliable and proven ETA movement.
Legibility: detailed index, luminous hands and hour marker, easy reading in the dark and bright daylight.
Operation: standard day and timekeeping function, hacking function for time setting.
Design: simple, classy, and sporty.
Overall (max. 10): honestly, I rate this watch 9 out of 10 for a watch in its class!
"I have yet to test the watch for seven day endurance so far but after 3 days the accuracy really commensurate to the ETA 2824-2 superiority. +2 seconds per day. How accurate is it going to be on a long haul? I have to put my finger crossed! I have long experience with 2824 movement. The longer the movement runs, the average day rate will increase. May be on the 7th day the movement will give you a +7 seconds per day. But overall average of +/- 5 seconds per day would be the accuracy I could tolerate for a branded low-end Swiss automatic. My first Mido! How about the vintage dude? Hmmhh… looks like atuk and pakcik dulu-dulu punya jam lah! Piirraahhhh… Mido dah re-edition model-model lama dia yang famous. Commander dengan Ocean Star dah keluar balik. Appadaaa! A friendly collector attacking my remark." – thetick-thetick

Review: Seiko Superior Modern Classic SKZ28J1 Made in Japan

"I come across many Seiko 5 Superior. I saw most of them from the Internet and I found that many of this superior line are powered by the calibre 7S55A and Made in Japan. Recently, I found another superior but not from the Seiko 5 family! Powered by the 7S36 movement, this modern classic is really a luxury finished by Seiko assembly line in Japan. Enjoy my pictorial review on this affordable Japanese masterpiece. It is up for sale anyway." – thetick-thetick

The Seiko Superior Modern Classic SKZ287J1
A made in Japan Seiko Superior modern classic - luxurious look with very precision indexing, semi tuxedo with centre sunburst dial in steel, very clean and shiny polished stainless steel hands to display time lapse. The dial and hands resembling one of the more expensive Seiko Premier model!

Specification
Model Reference: SKZ287J1 Made in Japan
Movement: 7S36 Automatic 23jewels Made in Japan
Case No: 04T0 SS, SS case back
Bezel: Polished plain bezel
Crystal: Sapphire Crystal
Bracelet: SS Lock Clasp Buckle signed Seiko
Water Resistant: 100m

Case Dimensions
Diameter: 40mm across excluding crown
Lug to Lug: 45mm
Lug Width: 20mm

Superior finished dial and hands. Made in Japan. I love the tuxedo line and the sword-shaped polished stainless steel hands - very immaculate. The hour hand length is so proportionate to move along the hairline-finished inner dial’s line. The minute hand too, pointing in close proximity with the dial’s index. The long polished second hand with diamond-shaped end is well balance to enable it to move flawlessly around the dial.

Truly a modern classic! The mixed of polished and brushed links in the bracelet is outstanding and matches with clean overall look of the case. All blended harmoniously. The watch is suitable for office wear and official function.

The case back engraved with watch production detail. Sapphire crystal! Indeed, Made in Japan. The watch is produced in August 2010. Still fresh from the factory!

The classic sunflower crown is well designed and constructed to balance the entire case side. Smooth time-setting operation is assured, very sturdy.

Very clean but detailed dial with six micro index marker for every one minute increment. The second hand pointing near to this micro index enables a precise time reading.

The watch is strapped with a very comfortable bracelet. The pin-type bracelet link is so easy to resize.

Well design and construction. Now I wonder why Seiko classify this masterpiece as superior. The calendar window with polished stainless steel frame blends well with the case, hands and the dial. The sapphire crystal is almost invisible when view at certain angle. Scratch proof.

The watch comes with standard Seiko box, tag, manual, and warranty card.

Adding luxury to the superior; I strapped this modern classic with expensive look black Italian leather. The lug size is 20mm, matching with preferred leather strap is not a difficult task.

Summary
The case: a balance design by Seiko for its modern classic line.
The bracelet: average but so comfortable.
The crown: classy, easy to operate.
Movement: mass produced but assembled in Japan, reliable 7S36 calibre.
Legibility: detailed index, easy reading even in bright daylight.
Wearing comfort: two thumbs up!
Operation: standard day-date and timekeeping function.
Design: luxury and superior finished.
Overall (max. 10): honestly, I rate this watch 8 out of 10!

@work: Edward A Woldman & Co Swiss Diver

"Sebut pasal jam Swiss Diver kunci, aku teringat kat sebijik jam yang dah lama terbiar dalam junk box aku. Jam ni aku beli lama dah… sampai kat tangan member, balik kat aku. Lastly, aku bikin cantik-cantik. Let go kat collector yang baru berjinak dengan jam vintage. Jual harga bawah kos. Nak bagi motivasi. Jam ni nama dia…"- thetick-thetick

Edward A Woldman & Co.
Aku sendiri tak pernah buat kaji selidik wa ima melayari Internet untuk mengkaji asal usul jenama Woldman nih. Yang pastinya ia adalah antara ratusan jenama dari Switzerland (Swiss Made beb!) yang membanjiri pasaran jam tangan vintage. Masih elok. Cuma tu la, case dia bronze based rhodium-plated. Lelama dia luntur. Aku beli jam nih dari seorang kawan penternak jam Seiko dan Swiss yang berjaya bernama Mustapha Yusuf atau gelaran dia Mus Seiko @Superseded. Lama dah aku beli kat dia. Tahun 2007. Ambik walaupun caseback dah luntur. Crown dia lagi laaa... ingat nak buat rhodium-plating kat kedai emas. Ceh! Tukang emas kata rhodium-plating lagi mahal dari buat gold-plating. Aku simpan je lah kat dalam junk box akuh. Malas. Calar pulak dia punya acrylic crystal. Hmmmhhh... jual je lah. Tak lama, lastly aku tukar balik dari buyer jam tuh dengan jam lain, ambik balik jam tuu. Aku pakai sekali sekala. Cantik di mata. Macam dial Omega Seamaster 300. Macam Rolex Submariner pun ada. Saiz 38mm lug-to-luh. Tak la feminine! Itu lah dia jam Woldman Calendar diver kunci.

Nengok nih. Bila aku dah barai-baraikan. Crown dia dah haus, nampak broze base dia. Bezel dia aluminium bebbb... complete tengak bezel rubber ring. Tip top lagi tuuu.

Haaa... enjin kunci. Guna Ebauch Bettlack (EB) 8810 single jewel. Enjin lama tapi bersih.

Dial cantik. Marker dengan hands dah re-lumed. Glow in the dark. Terang bebbb...

Aku polish body, bezel dan acrylic crystal dia yang tebal tuh.

Nengok crown dia. Dah spray dengan autopaint jenama Abro. Naik balik seri diver tahun 70an nih.

Pasang tali oyster dia yang ori. Cantek tali tu bila dah buffed dan polished. Teruja aku nengoknya.

Lepas dah bikin. Kat tangan aku. Macam Omega diver? Rolex Submariner?

Setelah dua tiga hari membikinnya masa cuti raya cina bebaru ni jam tu siap di restore balik. Rasa sayang pulak nak jual. Tapi masa dalam proses nak siapkan aku ada tunjuk gambar separuh bogel jam tu kat sorang collector. Terus dia nak. Aih... okey lah. Aku bikin sampai habis. Bila dah siap aku bagitau collector tuh. Tak sabar dia. So, jumpa daa... Masa jumpa Sabtu petang lepas, hujan lebat, guruh, kilat sabung-menyabung macam cerita hindustan – mamat collector tu tepat masanya jumpa aku. Basah kuyup... kereta dia laa. Collector ni terus tak cerita banyak, hulur al-fulus terus pakai depan aku. Aku jual kat dia memang harga rahsia. Hanya dia yang tahu. Memang murah. Sebagai collector baru, harga special tu aku bagi untuk motivasi dia supaya menjadi penternak jam vintage yang berjaya di masa depan - Mr. Black.

Kat tangan pemilik baru. Cun braderrr... macam Rolex. Kata tuan punya tangan.

Mr. Black, penternak jam vintage yang berasal dari Meru Kelang. Koleksi jam vintage dia okey gak. Dia teropong jam apa tu?

"Banyak lagi tukun-tukun aku rupenya. Nanti kalau aku percuma... free... aku bikin la yang mana boleh. Nak offer kat collector-collector secara direct. Banyak tu tak la. Ada la dalam setengah dozen lagi. Ada sebijik Omega Speedmaster Broad Arrow... hampeh, sampai sekarang takde spare part. Jam Tissot Navigator... aduhhhh bila la nak re-dial. Rolex 6694 - crown stem patah... satu hal la pulak. Hmmhhh... Bullhead tunggu bezel insert. Musim raya korban nanti aku ingat nak jual lah lembu Jepun nih. Apa lagi?... nanti lah. Siap bikin aku publish kat blog nih. Takde masa laa... sibuk cari rejeki pak"- thetick-thetick

[Semak dan susun semula 27 Februari 2020]