AKTIVITI-AKTIVITI KELAB KELEDANG BAGI NOVEMBER/ DISEMBER 2009

'Lunch Meeting' Kelab Bakti Gunung Keledang hari Rabu lalu (28/10/09) yang di pengerusikan oleh Presiden Kelab, Sdr Ir Khairul Anwar, amat bermakna. Walau pun terpaksa pindah lokasi daripada Ipoh Club, venue tetap mesyuarat mingguan, ke Restoran Pakeeza, tapi semangat pertanggungjawaban sosial tetap tinggi dan utuh.

Pada meeting kali ini, kutipan derma kilat untuk masyarakat Islam Rohinya berjaya dibuat dan disampaikan kepada wakil masyarakat tersebut, Ustaz Salim yang hadir sebagai tetamu Sdr Haji Hamzah.

Pada mesyuarat kali ini juga , nampaknya ahli-ahli kelab dan para tetamu daripada Hospital Pantai Puteri khususnya CEOnya, Dr Dilshaad, tetap berkobar-kobar untuk 'fine-tuning' aktiviti –aktiviti bersama untuk tahun 2009 yang berbaki dua bulan.

Kata sepakat dicapai untuk melaksanakan beberapa lagi aktiviti gandingan mantap kelab dan hospital bagi baki tahun 2009. Dua bulan, masa yang dihitung cukup untuk laksana aktiviti-aktiviti baru.

Tumpuan aktiviti-aktiviti bulan November 2009 adalah:

1. Acara Kem Ekonomi untuk 40 orang pelajar-pelajar tingkatan empat lapan buah sekolah menengah di Daerah Kinta. Program bertujuan membimbing pelajar-pelajar dalam ilmu keusahawanan dan pendedahan dalam dunia korporat. Aktiviti akan dijalankan oleh Kelab Bakti Gunung Keledang bersama K-Perak dengan biaya penuh oleh Kelab.                              
2. Pemeriksaan dan rawatan kesihatan oleh Hospital Pantai Puteri di perkampungan Orang Asli Daerah Hulu Perak selepas program sama, selesai dilaksanakan di perkampungan Orang asli Daerah Sungai Siput.                                                                                                            
3. Acara korban sempena Aidil Adha dan agihan daging korban kepada penduduk Islam di perkampungan Orang asli Suak Padi, Gedung Batu, Pelantuk dan Kampung Makmur. Aktiviti akan dijalankan oleh Kelab Bakti Keledang bersama wakil-wakil dari kampung-kampung Orang Asli.                                                                                                                             
4. Agihan pakaian terpakai yang telah dikumpulkan daripada ahli-ahli kelab untuk kanak-kanak, remaja dan dewasa, penduduk perkampungan Orang Asli Sungai Beduk.                                  
5. Menguruskan perlantikan seorang ustaz daripada kalangan masyarakat Orang Asli untuk membimbing masyarakat Islam di gugusan perkampungan Kampong Makmur, Kampung Tonggang, Sungai Choh, Kampung Batu dan Kampong Dolah.
   

Sementara untuk bulan Disember 09 ialah:

1. Acara berkhatan lelaki-lelaki Islam secara beramai-ramai di perkampongan Orang Asli Kampung Makmur dan Kampung Sungai Choh dijadualkan pada 12 Disember 2009. Maklumat daripada Ustaz Muid, hanya 3 orang dewasa Islam dari Kampung Makmur baru berkhatan. Status di Sungai Choh pun tak jauh beza. Aktiviti akan dijalankan oleh para doktor Hospital Pantai Puteri , Ipoh dan para doktor dari kalangan ahli dan keluarga Kelab Keledang.                                                                                                                                                 
2. Perbincangan dengan pentadbiran Sekolah Kebangsaan Kampung Suak Padi untuk cadangan menjadikan sekolah berkenaan sebagai sekolah angkat Kelab Keledang bagi tahun 2010 dan seterusnya dibawah program 'Prestasi Cemerlang Akademik dan Sukan'. Pertama kali sekolah Orang Asli tercalun.                                                                                      
3. Menyusun program 'Malam Pemasyhuran Presiden 2010 pada 28 Disember 2009 di Hotel Impiana Casuarina, Ipoh. 

Nampaknya ahli –ahli kena bersinting lengan lagi kalau nak selesaikan semua aktiviti-aktiviti yang disusun bagi baki tahun ni. Pulun weh pulun...

Tahniah kepada Ir Khairul, Presiden Kelab tahun 2009 dan Dr Sharina, isteri beliau, yang kuat kerja. Saya kagum dengan komitmen anda berdua dan keluarga kepada kelab. Tak renti-renti susun, laksana dan lunaskan aktiviti dengan sempurna...

To Dr Zakaria, our incoming club president 2010, good luck to you, Sir.

Tough act to follow Doc! But you can always count on us...

PRE-OWNED ORIGINAL ROLEX PERPETUAL COSMOGRAPH DAYTONA 116523 (SOLD)

This Rolex Daytona belongs to a friend. The date of purchase of this timepiece as stated on the certificate is 22 August 2008 indicating that the international warranty is still valid until 21 August 2010.

Besides the original certificate and the international warranty, the original inner box is also available.

The watch condition is flawless and can easily pass as brand new with the plastic wrapping still intact.

Since this is a post- 2000 release, the watch uses the Rolex movement.

For Rolex lovers, this opportunity to own a rare and prestigious Rolex watch in mint condition should never be missed.

Retail price: RM35,000.00 (Ringgit: Thirty Five thousand only)

THE VULCANOVA BUTTERFLY LOVERS LIMITED (SOLD) EDITION

We were very impressed by the look and presentation of this watch. Since we have never posted any lady watch before in this blog, we thought it would be appropriate to make the first entry of such a watch for the benefit of lady readers.

The subject watch is the authentic limited edition of Vulcanova collections ‘The Butterfly Lovers’ launched by Vulcain in commemoration of its 150th anniversary. Immaculately crafted in mother of pearl on the dial, two simmering butterflies relate to one of the most famous Chinese love stories, known as the ‘Butterfly Lovers’.

Vulcain immortalised the story similar to the Romeo and Juliet by launching the limited edition of the Vulcanova in 2007 dedicated to sensitive women with poetic souls and exquisite taste.

The curved shape of its 36mm x 28.95mm polished steel case delicately molds the wrist and accentuates the refinement of the dial. Beneath the dainty pair of wings beats a subtle watch mechanism driven by the mechanical self-winding V-53 movement that drives the hour, minute and second functions, and has a 40 hour power reserve.

The limited edition of 150 units signifying 150 years of Vulcain existence is available in three different versions. This impeccable timepiece comes with a red wooden lacquered musical box, a certificate and a two year-international warranty.

The brand new unit under certificate no. 081/150 readily available at an Ipoh watch gallery is retailed at RM11,950.00 (Ringgit: Eleven thousand nine hundred and fifty only).

This elegant and petite timepiece projects a mesmerising beau and most ideal as an awesome wedding anniversary or birthday present or parting gift.

HADIAH ISTIMEWA DARIPADA TOK WAN

Sudah 25 tahun dia menyimpan syiling ini. Tak pernah dia sebut dan tak pernah dia beritahu kisah syiling ni. Tak pernah pulak dia cerita tentang syiling-syiling lama dan khazanah lama yang dia simpan.

Tahun ni Tok Wan tak berapa sihat. Penyakit kencing manis yang di hidapinya kadang-kadang menyerang tak kira waktu. Apatah lagi Wan memang kuat pantang. Dek terlalu pantang terkadang kadar gulanya menurun hingga ke paras 2.5 sahaja. Ini yang menjadi masaalah. Bila kadar gula terlalu rendah Wan boleh tetiba rebah seperti yang terjadi beberapa kali sudah.

Tetapi Wan tetap Wan. Walau pun sudah menjangkau 80 tahun dia tetap berselera nak terus ke bendang setiap hari. Rutinnya yang sudah bertapak sejak zaman kanak-kanak 70 tahun lalu.

Tahun ni sudah beberap kali Wan ditimpa musibah. Ayah selalu nasihatkan Wan. Kata ayah kepada Wan “ Duduk saja dirumah, tak payah ke bendang lagi. Banyak benda boleh buat lagi. Nak tanam pokok, keliling rumah pun banyak boleh tanam” Tapi Wan tetap Wan. Senyum sengeh Wan dengar leteran ayah.

Bulan Jun lalu Wan mengalami accident semasa menonggang motosikal nak ke bendang. Berlanggar dengan motosikal Pak Bakar, rakannya, di selekoh batas ban bendang. Dua-dua cedera ringan dan Wan dimasukkan ke Hospital Alor Setar untuk pemerhatian kerana Wan hilang ingatan sementara, mungkin kerana gegaran di kepala. Motosikal Wan lingkup.

Saya dan ayah bergegas pulang, cemas bila dapat berita.

Alhamdulillah, Wan cepat pulih dan dibawa ke Kulim dan Ipoh untuk berehat panjang. Tapi Wan tetap Wan. Tak tahan lama duduk diam di Kulim mau pun di Ipoh. 

Pulang ke Alor Setar, Wan cepat-cepat ambil tindakan baiki motosikal dan mula bergerak intai-intai kisah bendang.

Tapi peliknya, Wan juga mula bertindak uruskan banyak perkara dan cerita lain. 

Semasa pulang menziarahi Wan lewat Julai, Wan beritahu ayah dan saya, Wan nak uruskan beberapa harta sementara ingatan masih ada.

Katanya, simpanan ASB sudah ditukar nama, akaun bank dimudah cara. Cuma yang tinggal beberapa pusaka lama untuk anak dan cucu.

Saya sebagai cucu sulung dengar saja Wan sambung cerita. Tok yang kebetulan berada sama, mula pasang telinga.

Kata Wan, dulu semasa berkunjung ke Kuantan pada lewat 1984 melawat ibu yang baru melahirkan Angah, Wan ada bertukar mahar untuk mendapatkan sekeping syiling dengan seseorang. Lantas dia keluarkan sekeping syiling tembaga dan menyerahkan kepada saya.

Tertera kalimat Yassin dan Zulfakar disebelah muka dengan gambar satu lembaga seksi macam Tarzan botak memegang tombak di muka yang lain. Kata Wan, itu syiling Yassin dan minta saya simpan dengan baik sebagai hadiah darinya.

Tak pulak dia beritau untuk apa dan saya pun lupa tanya signifikan syiling yang kali pertama saya lihat. Cuma pesannya tak boleh dijual atau diurusniaga. Ayah juga turut tercengang.

Kini syiling misteri milik saya. Akan saya simpan sebagai amanah dan hadiah istimewa dari Wan yang amat saya sayangi.

Doa saya agar Wan dan Tok sentiasa sihat sejahtera.

Catatan: Muzill.mansor

CERTINA ‘ROBERT KUBICA’ LIMITED EDITION

Real proud to see the PETRONAS logo prominently displayed on the driver’s suit, helmet and the F1 BMW SAUBER car. More so, after podium finish by Robert Kubica at the second last leg of F1 2009 season, the Brazil GP. The short association of the young Polish driver, BMW, Sauber and Petronas however come to an end with the announcement by BMW Sauber on 29 July 2009 that the team will not participate in 2010 F1 season. The gap left allowed for 1Malaysia team to sneak in as the new kid on the block for 2010 new season.

On 03 September 2007, Certina launched the sports watch, DS Podium ‘Robert Kubica’ Special Edition series at the Olympic Center in Warsaw, Poland to commemorate his successes. Produced at a limited series of only 1984 units, a figure inspired by the birth year of the young driver, the watch features Robert’s personal colours as seen on his protective racing helmet.

The caseback carries the individual serial number of the unit and is equipped with a transparent window to show the ETA 7750 Automatic Valjoux workings of the watch, as well as the filigreed silhoutte of Robert Kubica’s helmet and signature.

Managed to secure a pre-owned unit no. 0255/1984 on sale in Ipoh. This limited edition unit comes with an original box, a certificate and an international warranty till 18 April 2010.

THE FOUR TRAVELLERS...all for the sick bay

I received a parcel containing four watches, a Godiva, a Croton, a Crosby and a Perfine from Ijan (Jamlama) this morning. Thanks to Poslaju for the fast delivery of this simple but tidy and safe pack. Really surprise to see the beautiful and clean dials especially the Godiva. Apart from the normal wear and tear, they looked real OK. Thanks bro...You selected the lot, very well (First time beli jam tak tengok gambar pun).

True enough the engines are not working but they still look marvellous. All were showing good time at more or less 10.12. For how long they are at that time, ntah lah...

I thought it’s best to get my watch doctor to have a look and diagnose.

 So in the afternoon I trooped off to Ipoh. Ah Lek, the doctor, first picked up and opened the Perfine and with one blow, the second hand started to move. Wow, jam pun reti takut sama doktor ke?

Never mind, I still feel that those watches need to stay with the doctor for a while. He can resuscitate and resurrect the engines the way he knows best. The liberty to have a first look is always his but I kind of figure out my available options! 

So, in the meantime, have a good rest in the sick bay, my friends. I will sure come back when the four of you are healthy.

Looking forward to exercise my options on other parts of the watches soonest.

More stories, later...

 

Muzill.mansor

Movado 1994 Gold Plated "Museum Watch" Limited Edition

This is a rare collectors' item. Produced in 1994, the watch comes together with original box and certificate and has been kept by the original owner as part of his collections.

This watch is the exact replica of the original "museum' watch prototype, designed in 1947 by Nathan George Horwitt, and selected for the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art, New York, in 1959. The bold gold dot @ 12 symbolises the sun at high noon.

It is created in a limited edition issue of 1919 timepieces to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Weimar, Germany.

Horwitt considered himself of the Bauhaus philosophy which is universally regarded as the quintessential expression of modernism.

This Horwitt Museum Watch, like the original prototype, has a hand-winding movement, a gold plated case and a plastic domed crystal.

It is a highly collectible timepiece especially for limited edition lovers.

Specifications

Movement: Mechanical manual winding movement.

Dimensions: 33 mm X 39 mm X 9 mm

Glass: Plastic crystal

Case: Round gold plated case

Dial: Black with a big gold dot @ 12

Straps: Fitted with original black leather strap

Hands: Gold

Functions: Time only

SEKALUNG TAHNIAH KEPADA LAT, Ikon 1Malaysia Perak

Sdr LAT atau Mohd Nor Khalid, sahabat saya dan ahli Kelab Bakti Gunung Keledang, diangkat sebagai salah seorang daripada enam orang ikon 1Malaysia dari Perak.

Memang wajar dan sesuai sangat jika dilihat daripada kerja-kerja beliau yang melampaui batas-batas kaum, agama, bahasa dan bangsa. Hasil kerja beliau yang amat bermutu tinggi pun telah dialih bahasakan ke dalam pelbagai bahasa termasuk Inggeris, Jepun, Perancis, German, Belanda dan yang terakhir dalam bahasa Thai.

Watak ikon ini penting supaya masyarakat terutama anak-anak cepat memahami sesuatu konsep.

Bagi saya, hebatnya konsep 1Malaysia ni barangkali sebagai peringatan terutama kepada politikus picisan yang masih mendendang lagu-lagu racist, rabun kadangkala buta dengan keperluan hidup bersepaduan antara berbilang kaum, agama dan bahasa di kalangan masyarakat majmuk di Malaysia.

Kita, masyarakat jam dan duit lama memang tidak ada masalah sejak dulu, kini dan selamanya. Interaksi, networking dan urusniaga berjalan se antario Malaysia di kalangan pelbagai kaum dalam masyarakat. Begitu juga majoriti rakyat Malaysia yang cintakan perpaduan.

Namun amat berbangga dengan hasil kerja Sdr LAT konsisten bertemakan kesepaduan ummah kerukunan hidup rakyat Malaysia.

Semoga Allah mengurniakan saudara dan keluarga, kesejahteraan dan kesihatan yang baik.

P/s

Cuma teringatkan hasrat dan cadangan Sdr LAT untuk membina 'Kampung LAT' sebuah theme park ala Disney Land, di kampung asalnya, Kota Baru, Gopeng. Cadangan projek yang disuarakan sejak zaman Tajol Rosli menjadi Menteri Besar sehinggalah sekarang masih tersadai dalam kertas perancangan dalam jabatan Kerajaan Negeri Perak.

Saya sendiri pernah suarakan semula cadangan projek Kampung LAT, secara peribadi semasa DS Ir Nizar menjadi Menteri Besar Perak.

Alangkah bijaknya jika DS Dr Zambry, selaku MB sekarang lebih peka dan dapat menggerakkan segera dengan terancang projek sehebat 'Kampung LAT' ala Disneyland yang mampu menjadi projek fokal pelancongan Perak.

Kesian Perak kalau lambat, tentu pasti negeri lain rembat...udah mula berbau pun.

Salam

dma 

NOW AND THEN...COMES ANOTHER OMEGA

Our quest to find nice and good genuine vintage and pre-owned watches and clocks at reasonable prices has taken us to many different places meeting many new interesting friends from all walks of life at new places hearing many happy, sad and sob stories.

I guessed the relationship we built over time after many transactions somehow has developed a kind of trust for quite a number of sellers to provide us the opportunity of first option to see, scrutinise, ponder and consider to purchase a particular watch. We purchase at reasonable prices mutually agreed. Most of the time, after seeing the watch, we ended up taking the option because it is so difficult to refuse the option when a pretty good watch is already in the clasps.

This week, we ended buying another three wristwatches including a rather nice Omega Seamaster Chronometer gold top with semi gold metal strap. This 16 year old timepiece comes together with a nice original box complete with the certificate and invoice. Even the American Express purchase slip showing the actual purchase price is still intact.

When purchasing a rather pricy pre-owned watch, though sounds like repeating ourselves, we felt it is always prudent to request for original box and certificate plus the original invoice.

In case of vintage watches where original certificate is no longer available, please request for a certificate of purchase from the seller. Easy then to keep the inventory and to keep track of the numerous purchases over the period.

We brought this Omega Seamaster to our watch dealer for valuation this morning. Before the valuation process, we had the privilege to a treat of pre-owned Rolexs, Certina Robert Kubica Limited Edition and a diamond studded Concord.

Perhaps another story another day on the Rolex or Certina Kubica.

No matter, surprise to hear from our watch dealer that we actually secured the Omega Seamaster at a bargain albeit a small one...

HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS DEWALI

We wish our Malaysian friends who are celebrating Festival of Lights tomorrow, a Very Happy and prosperous Dewali.

FATIN'S CONVOCATION

This morning the whole family, except Angah, attended Fatin's convocation at the International Islamic University Malaysia main campus in Gombak, Selangor, Malaysia.

There were so many parents with smiling and cheerful faces, with their own stories to tell about the success episodes of their sons and daughters at today's convocation. Proud with their kids' achievements and satisfied with their own sacrifices.

"Lots have been achieved towards securing the first degree but a lot more work need to be done to stake a place in this challenging world. Use the knowledge gained throughout the stay at the university to the best of your ability in making this world a better place to live". said Dato' Seri Syed Arabi Idid, the IIUM Rector, advising the graduates in his opening address.

To my lovely daughter, Fatin, congratulations, well done and...syukur!

A TIMEPIECE CALLED SMITHS

Some time back we managed to purchase a SMITHS mantle piece from a good friend. It has served us very well chiming every fifteen minutes. Occasionally, we allowed it to take a break for a few days before winding it again just to give our ears the necessary break.

This morning we decided to purchase a SMITHS timepiece just to keep the mantle piece accompany and to add another colour to our wristwatch collections.

SMITHS is an English brand name as illustrated prominently at the bottom of the dial of this Shockproof automatic wristwatch.

Just a bit of history about the SMITHS watch making.

The company was founded by Samuel Smith in London in 1851 as a clock and watch business. At the start of the 20th century, the age of the early automobiles, the Company produced the first British odometer ("mileometer") and speedometer.

In the 1930s SMITHS agreed a trading deal with Lucas whereby the two would not compete in certain areas and Lucas took on part of SMITHS non-instrumentation assets. Smiths became the dominant supplier of instruments to British motorcar and motorcycle firms. From 1915 SMITHS had a factory at Cricklewood, north London and later moved their Headquarters there.

Apparently, by the early seventies, SMITHS watches found themselves facing financial difficulty. An appeal to the British Government then for assistance were rebuffed by the then Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher.

The British Government was rumoured to have earmarked millions of pounds to help finance John DeLorean with an upstart automobile company to be headquartered in Belfast, Ireland. This left little or no money in the coffers to bail out the aging watch firm.

It was reported that Timex bought out the financially troubled SMITHS and, subsequently destroyed the tooling and spare parts. For what it's worth, SMITHS is apparently still in business as an aircraft instrument manufacturer. Others have reported that various SMITHS parts still survive and can be obtained in the UK.

GOING TO THE MOVIE

Going to the movie has always been an exciting time out for the family. So when the kids are back in town yesterday, we trooped off, in the afternoon, to TGV at Kinta City to watch ‘Papadom’, Afdlin Shauky’s latest film to hit the screen.

Shot in late 2007, Papadom slogged two long years to reach the cinemas, apparently due to some technicalities, whatever that maybe.

I managed to watch a few of Aflin Shauki’s work in the likes of Buli, Baik Punya Cilok, Sumolah. Found those films to be refreshing and interesting and of course not forgetting his acting in Cuci, directed by his pal, Hans Isaac.

Coming out from the cinema, we shared the same feeling. Satisfied, entertained, encouraged, proud and touched by the high quality of local films produced such as Papadom. Once again Afdlin has managed to put forward to the market a non stereo-type film about human stories. Stories you and I like to see. Away from the boring norm Bollywood winding love and sobbing stories.

Norkhairiah, Farid Kamil, Vanida Imran carried their roles well. I thought Liyana Jasmay and Que Haidar were superb. Afdlin Shauki as 'Saadom', the nasi kandar man was excellent. Harun salim Bachik as Shukor was hilarious. Little wonder this film bagged many awards at the Malaysia Film Festival last year.

The only sad thing is hardly three rows were filled up and it was the first day showing!

Just wonder why our media seldom give good coverage on positive news regarding our local film industry like Papadom, this beautiful dramedy (drama-comedy) that can make you laugh at the top of your voice and wet your eyes then. 

Except for coverage by the Star today, I failed to see our papers giving BIG coverage on this film. Instead many papers especially the Malay Sunday papers somehow like to pick on negative tidbits like divorce cases, khalwat, dadah  among artists. C’mon guys, give credit where and when it’s due.

Give these young directors and artists some break. Their works need to be given front page coverage!

 

Pictures taken from http://afdlinshauki.blogspot.com/

 

WRIST WATCH ANNUAL 2009

This annual caught my attention while browsing through a range of pre-owned watches at a KL watch outlet last month. Priced at RM130.00 per copy, I find it very  informative and exciting with its contents of old and new models.

The little article on how Peter and Aletta Stas, a Dutch couple, started out as a small watch manufacturer with big ideas that developed into an iconic timepiece in the Heart Beat model is most fascinating.

Frederique Constant, the couple's signature brand, currently manufactures something like 55,000 timepieces per year. More stories and models can be found in the 2009 Annual.

Picked up a few unfamiliar brand names such as MB & F, UTS, Bathys, Louis Moinet, Backes & Strauss, Barthelay, BRM, Benzinger, Clerc and many more. 

For those watch lovers who have yet to own a copy, I think it's worth  grabbing one.

There are too many models that can wobble the eyes and drool the mouth with prices that can rinse the pockets dry.

 

LUBUK JAM

Selepas mesyuarat syarikat di Butterworth dan urusan-urusan lain di Penang tengahari tadi, sempat singgah di rumah seorang sahabat blogger jam. Memang terpegun melihat koleksinya yang begitu banyak , hebat dan menarik.

Patutlah ramai para sahabat bloggers jam yang selalu berkunjung ke rumahnya. Bukan setakat jamu mata tapi boleh beli mana yang berkenan di hati. Harga yang ditawarkan memang cukup-cukup reasonable. Ada kawan-kawan bloggers yang datang sini cari stock jam untuk niaga semula...dan ada yang untung sangat besarrrrr.

Boleh juling bijik mata nak buat pilihan. Jenama baik, condition pun cantik. Banyak betul Omega yang berkenan. Ada juga Girard Perregaux, Smiths, Seiko, Titoni, pre-owned Rado (macam baru) siap dengan kotak & certificate sekali, banyak lagi lah. Tapi budget untuk satu sahaja. Jadi ambiklah dulu sebijik Omega Constellation Hammer. Memang puas hati.

Beli jam tak boleh tamak, kena jugak bagi peluang pada kawan-kawan lain merasa.

Dapat sebijik pun rasa dah berbaloi melencung hari ni untuk kunjungan pertama.

Thanks Bro...

Catatan & Jam: Muzill