Stephan "Moko" Chan

So i won a watch in giveaway contest!

I received an email on Friday night, just got lucky and won a giveaway hosted by Adam of @watchpaper /microbrand watches Facebook group. I joined the competition earlier of the month and never have thought that i can be the winner.

Thanks Nick of @orionwatches and @watches_by_nick for providing the marvellous Orion field watch for the Giveaway. Can’t wait to get hold of it.

Will definitely write…

10 Reasons EVERYONE Should Own A Watch – UGWC

So, my beloved youtuber Tristano of the Urban Gentry come up with the 10 Reasons EVERYONE Should Own A Watch.

As always, the governor is able to convey his message in a very vibrant way. Definitely one of my top youtuber of all time on watches. Anyway, here’s the video:

In the video, the governor talked about the top 10 Reasons…

I know that i do not want to have a watch collection that are too similar with my current collection of Stowa (10+ and counting at the moment). I do not want a watch collection that are too fliger’ish but still having that military and underdog vibe. I always told myself. Watch collecting is like buying stocks and shares, where we are perhaps buying the value of the watch with hope that one day we will see the brand grow into something great. Not mainly for the gain and monetary appreciation, but also for the pure satisfaction for making the right call.

So, after minusing almost all military or flieger’ish German brands (ie: Archimede, Laco) and excluding brands that i don’t really like (ie: IWC, Nomos), i stumbled upon Zenith. Well, this is not the first time i am drolling on a Zenith watch. Back in my March update on Baselworld 2017 (See here), i have spoken on Zenith really caught my attention with the Zenith Heritage Pilot Extra Special Chronograph and the Zenith Heritage Cronometro Tipo CP-2m which is very cool.

While i believe the brand is kind of out of my league at the moment, i see them as the next level of the watch collecting game. It’s like playing the game of RPG (role playing game) and you continuously upgrade and build on your strength or play styles.

The one watch that really propelled my choice is…. unsurprisingly a blue watch from Zenith….. Zenith Heritage 146, Chronomaster which announced this year at Baselworld. The video review by Watchuseek really turn gave me goosebumps. It is so modern yet so klassik in its design. Its a chronograph but yet so futuristic. Not helping that it is blue sunray dial and people who know me well, knew that i am a sucker for these blue thing.

It is a 38mm Chronograph, should be a good fit with my 7 inch wrist. It comes with a 36,000 VpH El Primero 4069 Automatic movement, which sounds very sexy to start with. Not going to go technical about it (not my forte).

The watch also comes in brown dial, but blue hands down more interesting.

Off course, the counter argument to me buying a chrono will be, do i really need a chrono? But if its blue dial, why not?

If you live the watch, do check out the watch at Zenith website: here

That’s it

Well, thats it for today. I promised to update more often. Pretty busy with real life commitment.

If you havent follow me at my instagram, i post pictures of my watches on almost daily basis. Please do so at: www.instagram.com/hidden830726

Also, if you are not aware, i have founded a Stowaristi Facebook Page, originally aim to raise awareness of Stowa in where i live – Malaysia, i will feature some watch related news and links where i will occasionally share. Stowaristi Facebook Page

Finally, if you are interested in Stowa, please check out Stowa official forum at watchuseek. We have an open and dedicated Stowa lover and will look forward to see like minded owners or potential Stowa owners. http://forums.watchuseek.com/f36/

Feel free to ask your query at watchuseek forum, or you may channel your query to me at my facebook / instagram or this site.

*Photos credit courtesy of Zenith

Lovely – May & June 2017 Update

Hello! An overdue update by me. Wanted to give another update to my current horology status.

It has been a busy month, here’s the bullet point update as at 26 June 2017:

No new watch purchase from May till now.

Will stick to the Marine Automatik Blue Limited Edition. Decided to go Brushed / Matt with no date.

Decided against getting any Flieger 90th anniversary watch still.

Planning on a new…

Lovely – April till Mid May 2017 Update

Hello! An overdue update by me? Well, that’s not something new.

Wanted to give another update to my current horology status.

It has been a superb month, here’s the bullet point update as at 19 May 2017:

No new watch purchase from April till now.

Will stick to the Marine Automatik Blue Limited Edition. Decided to go Brushed / Matt with no date.

Decided against getting any Flieger 90th anniversary…

http://www.watchtime.net/allgemeines/interview-joerg-schauer-ueber-90-jahre-stowa/

Watchtime interviewing Jörg Schauer. 

Worth a read.

GTG Malaysia Watch Forum (MWF) with Bhanu Chopra

Its been a very busy month for me, especially in work. So its definitely a pleasure to be given a chance to organise a small watch gathering locally in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

I was first contacted by Mr Bhanu Chopra, a good friend of Stowa, also the Senior Editor of Watchuseek forum as well as the founder of Juvo Luxury, that he will visit Kuala Lumpur (KL) for a business trip. Off course I want…

It has been a superb month, with Baselworld 2017 and plenty of watches. Will make it a brief post with bullet point updated as at 01 April 2017 for easy reading:

No new watch purchase in March 2017.

Will stick to the Marine Automatik Blue Limited Edition. But undecided whether to take Brushed or Polished case for now.

Decided against getting any Flieger 90th anniversary watch for now.

Finally ordered two new Colareb strap, one for my Stowa Exima (18mm) and another for my Stowa Flieger B (20mm) (Photo credit to Colareb)

Also, finally bite the bullet to buy a new Wolf Watch box since the current one is maxing soon. Decided to get one that is stackable. Decided to buy from the local dealer – Cortinawatch, but unfortunately there’s a waiting time of 3-4 weeks. Will update once i get hold of the beauty. (Photo credit to Wolf)

Planing a watch gathering at local Kuala Lumpur on 23 April 2017 to meet up with Bhanu Chopra, senior editor of Watchuseek and the owner Juvo luxury. Also, will hope to take the oppourtunities to meet up with the members of malaysiawatchforum. Will definitely update on the event, hopefully with plenty of pictures and fun.

Baselworld 2017

Which watch give me the most impression?

I would say definitely is the Funniest Watch of Baselworld 2017 from Russian – “Joker” by Konstantin Chaykin.

This is a really wtf watch from me, but tend to like it alot. It is a watch that i would instantly pay for it (only if i have the budget). It cost US$7550 for an one of a kind watch. (Photo credit Konstantin Chaykin)

What is the watch that i will buy if given the budget?

It’s a tough one, the Omega 1957 Speedmaster, Seamaster, & Railmaster ‘Trilogy’ is superb cool as a collection and i think Omega really understand the collector game and i wish more watch company will release watches as a collection. A Blackforest trilogy from Stowa? (Photo credit ABTW)

Another series of watches that really caught my attention is the Zenith:

I like the Zenith Heritage Pilot Extra Special Chronograph, but its too big for my wrist.

The Zenith Heritage Cronometro Tipo CP-2 is particularly cool and will definitely buy one if i have the budget (Photo credit ABTW)

Lastly, we cant really end the topic without talking about Longines this year.

Not a big fan of the Longines Conquest VHP series, but understand the need for Longines to offer them.

Loving the Longines Heritage 1945 (pic as below, courtesy of Longines) and will buy if got budget. Prefer this over the Longines Flagship Heritage 60th Anniversary, as i deem the later is too busy on the dial.

What about Stowa at Baselworld 2017?

To be fair, i am slightly disappointed by Stowa showing this year, the 90th anniversary did not create enough buzz. It would be better if Stowa releases a flieger and maybe a MABLE (Marine Automatik Blue Limited Edition) as limited edition, instead of series of Flieger LE. Less is more and i am a bit puzzle by Stowa strategy. Nevertheless, i love what i saw, be it the MABLE and Flieger with Old Radium Lume. If only i have extra budget then i can maybe (just maybe) squeeze in another Flieger 90th anniversary in the shipping.

That’s it

Well, thats it for another updates. Pretty busy with real life commitment. Good news is, finally getting a promotion and hopefully can channel more funds for the hobby. Busy as always, i will sign off here.

If you havent follow me at my instagram, i post pictures of my watches on almost daily basis. Please do so at: www.instagram.com/hidden830726

Also, if you are not aware, i have founded a Stowaristi Facebook Page, originally aim to raise awareness of Stowa in where i live – Malaysia, i will feature some weekly updates of pictures from my instagram + some watch related news and links where i will occasionally share. Stowaristi Facebook Page

Finally, if you are interested in Stowa, please check out Stowa official forum at watchuseek. We have an open and dedicated Stowa lover and will look forward to see like minded owners or potential Stowa owners. http://forums.watchuseek.com/f36/

Feel free to ask your query at watchuseek forum, or you may channel your query to me at my facebook / instagram or this site.

After some hiatus, the Stowa Seatime Blue Bezel finally arrived.

Finally it arrived!!! Can’t contain my exitement.

After some hiatus, my Stowa Seatime Blue Bezel finally arrived. I am really really happy with the arrival.

In case you lost count, this is my 10th Stowa and mark a milestone to my Stowa collection, plus i purchase this watch from the 10th days of Stowa Advent Calendar event. (Check out here if you want to read more about the decision behind the…

Decided to purchase A Colareb Venezia Blue 20mm for my flieger

So long awaited Colareb finally arrived. Decided to purchase A Colareb Venezia Blue 20mm for my flieger before replacing the others.

Really love the leather and definitely wear more comfortable than my Stowa Aligator strap that comes together with the flieger.

Will definitely purchase at least 2 more, most probably Black Colareb, one for my Stowa Flieger B and the other for my Stowa Exima.

*Fea…

So, the original plan is to pimp up my watch and to have some new EDC toys for myself.

So, the original plan is to pimp up my watch and to have some new EDC toys for myself.

In the end decided to purchase some everyday carry pens for myself. Have a long hard thought on what to buy. Decided to go for Ball point pen instead of Fountain Pen for practicality. In the end, bought some Lamy, a Parker and a Zebra

From Left: Zebra F-701, Lamy Logo Black, Lamy 2000, Lamy Studio, Parker…

Stowa Marine Automatik Blue Durowe - What are you waiting for?

As part of Stowa 90 anniversary celebration, Stowa have announced a series of Limited Edition watches, mainly with their Flieger line and an one of its kind Marine Blue with Durowe Movement.

Stowa announced their Flieger will be available with Old radium lume and engraving at both casing and rotor to mark the occasions. Variant from 36mm to 40mm, Klassik and Sport series with auto, handwind and…

PANTONE, has chosen the Color of the Year for 2017

Every year, PANTONE, a company best known for its color matching, has chosen Greenery (PANTONE 15-0343) as the color of the year.

Now, once we know the color of the year, i am pretty hype on the watches coming out this year. Its going to be green. Military theme maybe.

Also, on side note, Jorg Schauer of Stowa seems to be a great fan of lime, so maybe we can see Green limited edition this year?

8 Things In Watches I Want To See In 2017

So, if you have not read the latest article by Ablogtowatch on the yay and nay of 2017, you should. http://www.ablogtowatch.com/10-things-watches-want-more-less-2017/

It is a thoughtful and insightful article. I agreed on most of the points shared and glad that we are living in a world today where opinions can be shared and agreed easily in the net. Since today is the first day of the year, I…

More Stowa next year.

More Watches next year.

More Blog post next year.

I wanted to take the chance to celebrate / snapshot my Stowa for year 2016.

2016 come to an end soon, much like last year, i wanted to take the chance to celebrate / snapshot my Stowa for year 2016. Coupled with my Sony A6000 with a Macro Lens, here’s the amateur result as below.

Its a stunning year, i picked up additional 2 more Stowa this year, making it a total of 9 at the moment. Its a very fruitful journey where i continue to learn and celebrate fine timepiece from…

Merry Christmas everyone.

Season Greetings. Happy to see the year coming to an end soon. No more further purchase. Plenty of lovely offering on Advent Calendar, congrats to their new owners.

Will probably have another Year End Pictorial post before end of year.

*Picture courtesy of WUS, featuring Damasko. what a lovely watch.