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Orient Bambino White Dial-Rose Gold - #AC00002W

My second automatic watch and it is hand-wind too. Honestly, I’ve no idea about Orient brand...  I know of Swatch, Seiko, Citizen, Casio and other brand I normally see at shopping malls and the watch my family and friends own (Rolex and Omega are not in my list, so you know that I am not rich). Maybe because they don't do mainstream advertisement which is why people like myself don't know or has little knowledge of this brand (I might be wrong though). I was introduced to this  watch brand after reading the Philippine watch collector's forum, i.e. www.philippinewatchclub.org. They (the experts) say that Orient is a good Japanese watch brand. Quality is at par with Seiko and Citizen and it is budget-friendly too. I am new to watch collection. I just started collecting automatic and quartz watches. As I don’t have budget for high-end watches, I make sure that I will bought only the watch that is within my budget and I can practically use. I don’t want to buy a w...

Seiko Automatic - SNZG15K1

My first automatic watch… but will not recommend this particular model for anyone to own. Like any new guy in watch collection fever and based on what I read from the cyber-space, I think Seiko is one of the brand that is a good ‘practice’ watch. Quality is good and with an affordable price which is a good news for someone like me who has a shallow pocket. I initially decided to buy SNK805 or SNK809 but when I went to SM North Seiko Authorized Dealer, I was immediately fell inlove by the look and size of SNZG15K1; black canvas watch band and bigger dial. Though the band is not comfortable to wear because of some lose threads scratching your skin but I think after a few months of use, it will smooth out or you can change it to some after market watch band; which I did. Actually, SNK805/809 has a similar look as SNZG15K1 albeit smaller. Based on the reviews, it is a good watch to own if you are starting your watch collection. But with a thousand pesos difference with SNZG15...

Microsoft Office365

Let's be honest about it. Apple office document apps sucks. Although, I am using Macbook 12-inch model as my personal laptop, I hate their office apps not because they are buggy or not user-friendly; but because of their limited adoption. Few people are using it (none of my friends and colleague uses it). I cannot use it in my work because people will curse me. There is only one instance where I used it, i.e. during our hackaton event. That's it.  As expected, like any office worker; I am a regular user of Microsoft Office, i.e. word, powerpoint and excel. I bought office365 since it is cheaper and you always get the latest version. I am using it for 2 years now and my license will end August of this year (August 08, 2018 to be exact). I bought my last 2 licenses from lazada.com.ph for less than 2,000 pesos. As I don't want to lose my access to onedrive.com and office apps; I bought a new 1 year license from lazada.com.ph for 1,499 pesos inclusive of the shippi...

Amazon Fire HD 8 2017 with Alexa

I one of the Apple lover. I have Macbook 12-inch, Ipad Pro 10.5-inch, Iphone 6 plus and Apple Pencil.  I normally use the Ipad Pro as a reading and movie watching device. The size is a bit difficult to use when travelling. I think the best size when reading or watching while in a Bus or Train is the smaller size devices such as Ipad Mini or similar tablets. So, I decided to look for tablet within 8-ish display size. Since I already has one of the most expensive tables, I decided to look for a less expensive tablet. So, I looked around for this type of tablet but at least a good quality and support. Average display. Not as bright and color-accurate as those expensive tablets. Sandisk 64Gb SD Card I bought Sandisk 64Gb SD Card for the external storage. I need it to be able to download Netflix movies, Spotify music, Youtube and other files since the 16Gb is not really enough storage these...

Hyundai i10 Cabin Filter Replacement

You know when the cabin filter needs replacement when the air coming out from air-con vent is not as strong as before and sometimes the air smells like some sour thing spilled in the car. Normally, I change the cabin filter once a year but I do clean it once in a while so that dust would not accumulate in the evaporator and blower. I bought the previous filter from Fronte at Banawe for 180 pesos last year. But this time I bought the filter from lazada.com.ph . The price is 290 pesos which include the delivery charge. The filter looks the same as the replacement I bought before. I hope it function as expected since the box says 'genuine parts' :-). Fingers cross. Fast delivery from lazada.com.ph.  It says, 'genuine parts'. But I have my doubt... Nicely package in plastic. The old one in the left looks super very dirty. It is really time to replace it. Newly replaced cabin filter for may Hyundai i10 for better air circulation and cleaner air. ...

Pepi Cubano @ SM North Edsa

Pepi Cubano is one of the newest store I see in Glorietta. I just contented myself in just looking at the deliciously displayed pictures of its foods whenever I pass the store since I am always in a hurry. Luckily, I came across one in SM North Edsa in Quezon City. So, I tried one of their bestsellers. The price is a bit stiff but the food tastes great. I like how they  make the bread a bit crunchy. It just really the price that will turn off the customer. Crunchy bread with loads of meat.

Hyundai i10 - Closing outside air inlet

I bought Hyundai i10 1.1L 2012 AT model last year (2017) from one of the members of Hyundai i10 club Philippines. The car is the replacement for my aging Hyundai Getz 2005 1.3L manual transmission.  Actually, I am looking for i10 or Kia Picanto which has almost similar dimension and engine capacity. I thought the i10 has 3-cylinder but was surprised when I found out that it has 4-cylinder engine, thus, it is more smother than that of Picanto which has 3-cylinder engine.  I was able to check 2 Picanto; the first one is from a Dealer along Kalayaan St. in Quezon City. The model is 2015 1.0L manual transmission and the body is still fresh. The engine seem to be ok as well and it is clean! I test drive the vehicle and found out that the clutch is not working well. It is like sticking in the middle which causes some revving and unpleasant driving experience. The last one; I found from olx.ph . The same model and avocado green color. The Seller is from Marikina. We met at S...