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These are the best of times, and the worst of times...(long version) View entire thread - ThomasM on Dec 3, 2006, 11:29 PM

Okay, friends, here's the short version - - ThomasM on Dec 3, 2006, 11:29 PM

All forum visitors, please read: View entire thread - ThomasM on Dec 3, 2006, 4:41 PM

Some "weird" shots of the dinner View entire thread - jokoh on Nov 30, 2006, 11:00 PM

I like your 'weird' shots! And why... - Jacky on Dec 1, 2006, 2:07 AM

One more....just for you ;-) - jokoh on Dec 1, 2006, 7:32 PM

They look better in blue denim to me =) Thanks for the shot. nt - Jacky on Dec 2, 2006, 4:30 AM

OK...models never look as good in their jeans...chuckles. - bernardcheong on Dec 1, 2006, 4:40 PM

I took a lot of them but... - jokoh on Dec 1, 2006, 7:35 PM

Because..... - georgeho on Dec 3, 2006, 7:01 AM

Thanks to Manuel Emch and JD Singapore for a wonderful Dinner ..... View entire thread - KokChoon Tay on Nov 30, 2006, 9:50 PM

I was kind of lazy and did not take many photos ..... - KokChoon Tay on Nov 30, 2006, 10:04 PM

Models of watches .... - KokChoon Tay on Nov 30, 2006, 10:09 PM

Thanks for the post KC...anytime when u can..post more pics or a link. - bernardcheong on Dec 1, 2006, 4:38 PM

Thks KokChoon for the post! nt - VL Kong on Dec 3, 2006, 5:30 AM

That was fast ! - jokoh on Nov 30, 2006, 10:45 PM

Wonderful Report and Photographs! - HarryTan on Nov 30, 2006, 11:22 PM

Thanks KokChoon! Another cosy time by J*D! =) NT - Jacky on Dec 1, 2006, 2:04 AM

Event Report: Jaquet Droz - Official Opening of the KL Boutique View entire thread - KokChoon on Nov 29, 2006, 10:08 PM

Part I : Preparation - KokChoon on Nov 29, 2006, 11:03 PM

Part II : The Venue - KokChoon on Nov 29, 2006, 11:03 PM

Part III : Arrival of Guests - KokChoon on Nov 29, 2006, 11:08 PM

Part IV : The Opening Ceremony - KokChoon on Nov 29, 2006, 11:09 PM

Part V : The Performance - KokChoon on Nov 29, 2006, 11:09 PM

Part VI : The Watches (SPECIAL) - KokChoon on Nov 29, 2006, 11:11 PM

Last but not least ..... - KokChoon on Nov 29, 2006, 11:11 PM

Wow wow....very nice photos.... - Jacky on Nov 30, 2006, 2:16 AM

Great stuff KC - K T on Nov 30, 2006, 4:54 AM

Another excellent photojournal KokChoon! - michael.ting on Nov 30, 2006, 7:07 PM

Re: Last but not least ..... - Honis on Dec 1, 2006, 11:49 AM

thank you so much!!! - adrianNJ on Nov 30, 2006, 3:37 PM

I should have been there with you but alas... - HarryTan on Nov 30, 2006, 11:24 PM

Wow, it must have taken you days to process all these shots. Thank you for - Valentin Blank on Dec 1, 2006, 12:38 PM

GREAT. The attendance of many new faces. - bernardcheong on Dec 1, 2006, 4:34 PM

Thanks KC for the writeup and many wonderful photos. nt - Dennis on Dec 1, 2006, 5:48 PM

Dial-making Art of Jaquet Droz exhibition pictures View entire thread - michael.ting on Nov 29, 2006, 6:41 PM

I would like to have a wall like that.... - jokoh on Nov 29, 2006, 9:36 PM

excellent Mike!...thank you... - adrianNJ on Nov 30, 2006, 3:36 PM

When you are bored at 2 AM ;-) View entire thread - jokoh on Nov 26, 2006, 9:48 PM

Weird... - K T on Nov 27, 2006, 12:13 AM

Model in silver face...weird?? ;-) - jokoh on Nov 27, 2006, 11:16 PM

Are you sure she is the modal for JD?... - Ling on Nov 29, 2006, 1:52 AM

Her face was painted with "meteorite dust" :-) ... - michael.ting on Nov 29, 2006, 6:55 PM

There were 6 of them showing us the latest pieces - jokoh on Nov 29, 2006, 9:12 PM

We are all weird no? We like dials that is made of stone! Get it on bro! nt - Jacky on Nov 27, 2006, 5:26 AM

Ya..we are all stoned with J*D ;-) .....(nt) - jokoh on Nov 27, 2006, 11:12 PM

Thanks Joe! Looks like Kokchoon got the best job of all... - michael.ting on Nov 28, 2006, 7:10 AM

Hi Michael, that's not true ..... - KokChoon Tay on Nov 28, 2006, 9:13 AM

Please take your time KokChoon... - michael.ting on Nov 28, 2006, 11:28 AM

J*D Boutique Launch In Starhill Malaysia View entire thread - K T on Nov 26, 2006, 3:02 AM

It was REALLy nice to see you guys again... - jokoh on Nov 26, 2006, 6:47 AM

Thanks Kelvin for the photos! - Michael.Ting on Nov 26, 2006, 12:23 PM

glad u like them Michael! - K T on Nov 26, 2006, 5:49 PM

Absolutely stunning these dials! - Valentin Blank on Nov 26, 2006, 10:49 PM

Nice pictures as usual! Thanks buddy...wish i have the skill and camera like yours! nt - Jacky on Nov 27, 2006, 5:24 AM

Great shots, nice to see some old friends! nt - ThomasM on Nov 27, 2006, 8:45 AM

Thanks Kelvin for your beautiful renditions of these wonderful J*D watches ! (nt) - Dick Leong on Nov 27, 2006, 7:24 PM

Great stuffs Kelvin. Cheers (nt) - KokChoon Tay on Nov 28, 2006, 9:14 AM

Great photos, especially the last one. - Ling on Nov 29, 2006, 1:57 AM

Congrats to JD: Since today available at the world's best watchmakers shop ... View entire thread - Charles on Nov 23, 2006, 4:33 PM

What a wonderful gift for yourself... - michael.ting on Nov 24, 2006, 8:12 AM

Looks like you got yourself an early xmas present...... - jokoh on Nov 24, 2006, 8:43 AM

Congratulations, it's a great J*D to have! - Jon Vargas on Nov 24, 2006, 10:07 PM

Congratulations! - MaxH on Nov 25, 2006, 1:53 AM

A little on J*D Boutique opening here in Kuala Lumpur..>>>pictures>>> View entire thread - Jacky on Nov 23, 2006, 8:55 AM

Looks like a very successful begining! Congrats J*D... - michael.ting on Nov 24, 2006, 8:07 AM

Ya that spectrolite is very beautiful... - Jacky on Nov 25, 2006, 6:51 PM

That was very fast bro ;-) - jokoh on Nov 24, 2006, 8:57 AM

good to have seen u guys! - K T on Nov 24, 2006, 11:11 AM

What happened at 2am? Hehhe...i should've stay longer ;-) nt - Jacky on Nov 25, 2006, 6:52 PM

good stuff... - K T on Nov 24, 2006, 11:12 AM

Thank you bro, waiting anxiously for your report =) nt - Jacky on Nov 25, 2006, 6:53 PM

Thanks Jacky. Looks like a fun night. - SJX on Nov 25, 2006, 4:09 AM

You missed the fun buddy =) Make sure you make it over next time =) nt - Jacky on Nov 25, 2006, 6:53 PM

Hands of Stone View entire thread - Michael.ting on Nov 21, 2006, 3:46 PM

Thanks!!! A MUST read for any collector of any brand! nt - bernardcheong on Nov 21, 2006, 4:42 PM

Thanks Bernard. I now appreciate the skills involved in this type of dial! (nt) - michael.ting on Nov 22, 2006, 8:12 AM

Thank you, a wonderful tour!..........................nt - SteveG on Nov 21, 2006, 5:43 PM

Thanks Steve. It is nothing compared to your contributions to our hobby :-) (nt) - michael.ting on Nov 22, 2006, 8:16 AM

another outstanding article!!!!.... - adrianNJ on Nov 21, 2006, 7:10 PM

Couldn't have done it without your help , Thanks! :-) (nt) - michael.ting on Nov 22, 2006, 8:16 AM

Wow! Thank you very much Michael! - Ravination on Nov 21, 2006, 7:35 PM

Hi Ravi, That stone is the Pietersite... - michael.ting on Nov 22, 2006, 8:19 AM

Very interesting reading! - Geo on Nov 21, 2006, 10:57 PM

Thanks Geo! (nt) - michael.ting on Nov 22, 2006, 8:19 AM

very interesting article. It has been a while since I looked at lapidary work. (nt) - Ronald Held on Nov 22, 2006, 5:20 AM

Hi Ronald! There are many lapidary groups in and around Pennsylvania. You should... - michael.ting on Nov 22, 2006, 8:22 AM

I should do that. I did collect minerals as a boy, but that hobby left... - Ronald Held on Nov 22, 2006, 2:48 PM

Great article, Mike. - MaxH on Nov 22, 2006, 5:52 AM

Thanks Max.... - michael.ting on Nov 22, 2006, 8:27 AM

Amazing,... - Johnny Mossville. on Nov 22, 2006, 7:22 AM

Thanks Johnny. That red mustang was a beauty. All original with approx 35,000 miles too! - michael.ting on Nov 22, 2006, 8:30 AM

Re: Hands of Stone - Anonymous on Nov 22, 2006, 3:55 PM

Re: Hands of Stone - Carol on Nov 22, 2006, 3:59 PM

Thanks Carol. A great team effort..... - michael.ting on Nov 24, 2006, 8:14 AM

great read, thanks Michael! (nt) - ei8htohms on Nov 24, 2006, 5:33 AM

Thank you John. Happy Holidays! (nt) - michael.ting on Nov 24, 2006, 8:15 AM

My Bombe with a companion ;-) View entire thread - jokoh on Nov 20, 2006, 4:07 AM

Now I wonder how you got the same number :-)... - michael.ting on Nov 20, 2006, 8:22 PM

Stay tuned to the official opening of the J*D boutique in KL...... - jokoh on Nov 21, 2006, 7:40 AM

Yes! We're looking forward to it! (nt) - michael.ting on Nov 22, 2006, 3:51 AM

Michael..... View entire thread - Keith on Nov 16, 2006, 4:10 PM

Welcome back! Hope to see a pic of your J*D wall hanging when the project is complete! - michael.ting on Nov 16, 2006, 4:32 PM

Am I missing the web site updates...... View entire thread - Keith on Nov 16, 2006, 4:07 PM

There is the addition of new models and a "museum section" :-) (nt) - michael.ting on Nov 16, 2006, 4:36 PM

new camera...new pictures View entire thread - adrianNJ on Nov 14, 2006, 7:11 PM

and here I thought the pics with your old camera were good but these are better... - michael.ting on Nov 15, 2006, 6:50 AM

Great looking Adrian.... - jokoh on Nov 16, 2006, 9:52 PM

Great pics, but try to increase DOF by selecting a smaller aperture! - Magnus Bosse on Nov 21, 2006, 9:05 AM

Montres Jaquet-Droz Website View entire thread - carol on Nov 14, 2006, 5:21 PM

Thanks for the update Carol! (nt) - michael.ting on Nov 15, 2006, 6:47 AM

AUTOMATA View entire thread - y,shiota on Nov 14, 2006, 4:52 AM

Mr. Shiota...you never cease to amaze me with your pics of Pre-Swatch J*Ds - michael.ting on Nov 14, 2006, 4:39 PM

This is not my watch. - y.shiota on Nov 15, 2006, 3:58 AM

Thanks Mr. Shiota... - michael.ting on Nov 15, 2006, 6:47 AM

Beautiful watch, both front and back. Thanks for sharing. Cheers. nt - Jacky on Nov 17, 2006, 5:22 AM

Vintage cube. View entire thread - MaxH on Nov 13, 2006, 6:05 AM

Cool new twist! :-) - michael.ting on Nov 13, 2006, 7:50 AM

Care to take a guess ... - MaxH on Nov 13, 2006, 10:33 PM

an expensive Rubik's Cube you have there Max! :) (nt) - Ravination on Nov 13, 2006, 4:50 PM

You have too many free time Max. ;-) - jokoh on Nov 13, 2006, 6:17 PM

LOL! (nt) - MaxH on Nov 13, 2006, 10:33 PM

Oh.. I like the new masthead.. View entire thread - Mark on Nov 13, 2006, 12:56 AM

Great shot ... - MaxH on Nov 13, 2006, 5:41 AM

It was a great shot Mark! - michael.ting on Nov 13, 2006, 7:49 AM

So you manage to do it ;-) - jokoh on Nov 13, 2006, 6:15 PM

Yeah...who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks :-) ! (nt) - michael.ting on Nov 13, 2006, 7:51 PM

Pailonnee Leaves View entire thread - JC on Nov 10, 2006, 5:07 PM

I guess anything can be copied, JC. - MaxH on Nov 11, 2006, 1:54 AM

Yes and no... - PeterCDE on Nov 11, 2006, 2:47 AM

Good point. - MaxH on Nov 11, 2006, 2:55 AM

Well, there´s a major difference towards a Stradivari... - PeterCDE on Nov 11, 2006, 6:56 AM

Here I may be able to help... - bernardcheong on Nov 11, 2006, 4:19 PM

I am sure there are specialty goldsmiths currently who - michael.ting on Nov 11, 2006, 4:25 PM

A Bargin then!! - JC on Nov 11, 2006, 11:03 PM

I used to think that I could quantify - michael.ting on Nov 12, 2006, 6:32 PM

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