Any Members from the Philippines??

[bodybump]

Hi guys..i have talked to some Filipinos here in our forum i was wondering if there are more Filipino's out there...Please show yourself and your collections. It is so nice to know that there are Filipinos that love to collect watches too...Thanks and MAGUHAY KAYO!!!:cheers::cheers:

[The_Scroop]

My whole family is in the Philippines (except for my mum), I was born here though and only go back once a year (used to be twice but we seemed to slow down on the trips).

My mum was born in Mindanao and my family lives in Davo.

[bodybump]

My whole family is in the Philippines (except for my mum), I was born here though and only go back once a year (used to be twice but we seemed to slow down on the trips).

My mum was born in Mindanao and my family lives in Davo.


Hey there...nice to hear from you..i didnt get your name?? how did you like the philippines?? i havent gone back for 6 years im stil waiting for my gc to come out...hopefully before the ned of the year...can you understand filipino though??

[EYEMD]

Born and raised in Cebu.. and still in Cebu!:thumbsup: I think you mean "maBuhay"!:cheers:

[bodybump]

Born and raised in Cebu.. and still in Cebu!:thumbsup: I think you mean "maBuhay"!:cheers:

Mabuhay ka kabayan!!!! Boyet is a filipino too and he is from cebu...guys if you have a pic of your collection please show it with your photos of yourself...salamat!!!!

[bodybump]

scroop you own a pam?? where did you buy it? im actually looking for one

[The_Scroop]

Opps, I should probably put my name in the profile thing.

I'm Dom.
Yeap I like it over there, very different to Australia. My grandma owns a large fuel trucking cooperation along with a few other things. My uncle was kidnapped and held for a $1m USD ransom 10 years ago. After she paid half, they never kept their part of the deal and he was never seen again. So now I can't travel anywhere without a body guard (who doubles as a driver) for my own safety, as I said.....very different to Aus lol.

I bought my PAM off timezone, from someone in USA. It was second hand, but it came looking brand new, was happy with that purchase.

This is my collection:
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a358/dtallon/watchbox0002.jpg

[bodybump]

sorry to hear that dom... you have a nice collections...i was wondering why a lot of pam owners like the black dial?? IMO i thought the white look stunning..really makes the dial more classy...just wondering...

[The_Scroop]

My guess is that most Panerai's have a black face, with only a handful with a white.

[bodybump]

not much but here is mine..I want a Pam!!!:crying::crying:

[bodybump]

My guess is that most Panerai's have a black face, with only a handful with a white.

so that makes it more rare??

[mlb]

My dad is from the Philippines. I have six brothers, and FIVE of us wear SS DJs. My ma has two Lady DJs. And my Dad has a YG DD...

I will have to get a group picture when I go home for Thanksgiving. :thumbsup:

[bodybump]

My dad is from the Philippines. I have six brothers, and FIVE of us wear SS DJs. My ma has two Lady DJs. And my Dad has a YG DD...

I will have to get a group picture when I go home for Thanksgiving. :thumbsup:

Mike cant wait to see your pics...wow that kinda huge family....are you all born in chicago?? or have you been in the Phil??

[Trurolexer]

Hi...I'm from Indonesia. Is that count?:chuckle::chuckle::chuckle:
Hello Neighbors!!!:thumbsup::cheers:

[bodybump]

Hi...I'm from Indonesia. Is that count?:chuckle::chuckle::chuckle:
Hello Neighbors!!!:thumbsup::cheers:

You know you are more than welcome TR!!! I have indonesian friends here in florida...8 of them actually...:cheers::cheers::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Trurolexer]

Thanks Oscar!!!
You have BEAUTIFUL Collection!!!
Love your TOG!!

[bodybump]

Thanks Oscar!!!
You have BEAUTIFUL Collection!!!
Love your TOG!!

Thanks TR!!! I want a PM 88..:crying::crying: TR if find something cheap there let me know...

[bodybump]

Born and raised in Cebu.. and still in Cebu!:thumbsup: I think you mean "maBuhay"!:cheers:


Hahahah thats always my problem i never proof read my posts hahaha MABUHAY KAYO!!!:lol::lol:

[Trurolexer]

Thanks TR!!! I want a PM 88..:crying::crying: TR if find something cheap there let me know...
My brother said Manila sell watches more cheaper than Indonesia.:thumbsup:

[bodybump]

My brother said Manila sell watches more cheaper than Indonesia.:thumbsup:

I dont think so...is it??? i havent gone back for 6 years....i know its quite expensive in manila...why is it expensive there TR?:thinking:

[Trurolexer]

For Rolex, Jakarta have good value. they discount good. Around 20-23% for Professional models and 23-25% for dressy.
But for Pannie for example, I think here sell a bit up from standard price.

[James T]

I'm from the Philippines but I don't live there. Does that count. hehehe

[bodybump]

I'm from the Philippines but I don't live there. Does that count. hehehe

Its all good james as long you mention the Philippines hahaha:lol::lol::lol:

[bodybump]

You think they will mind if we speak our own dialect here james??

[James T]

You think they will mind if we speak our own dialect here james??

why don't you ask steve or the mods... but personally, i don't think it is appropriate on the board.. maybe on pm's...

[sirjohnbrian]

Hello fellow Filipinos. I find it very interesting that there seems to be a collective cultural attractions for Rolexes in the Far East, Philippines included. I know personally that it started with my Mother who brought a Rolex for my Brother and me after graduation. She ended up buying a gold ladies DJ for herself. I recently bought one for my wife (who is not Filipino) and certainly will end up giving my collection to my sons. So I would say that my family is heavily invested. Correct me if I'm wrong but are there any other cultures that do this?

[chenx15]

i'm filipino born and raised. now i live in toronto

[bodybump]

Hello fellow Filipinos. I find it very interesting that there seems to be a collective cultural attractions for Rolexes in the Far East, Philippines included. I know personally that it started with my Mother who brought a Rolex for my Brother and me after graduation. She ended up buying a gold ladies DJ for herself. I recently bought one for my wife (who is not Filipino) and certainly will end up giving my collection to my sons. So I would say that my family is heavily invested. Correct me if I'm wrong but are there any other cultures that do this?

Hi carlos..yes there are a lot of people who's passes their watch collection to the new generation...especially in our country were a lot of people had valued old things...sabi nga nila swerte daw yun!!:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[bodybump]

i'm filipino born and raised. now i live in toronto

hi there.... hows Rolex prices there in toronto?? i have family in toronto too but havent been there...before i went to NYC i went to Vancouver for a couple of weeks...dang so freezing up there!!! guys please show your collection if you have photos!!1 SALAMAS!!!! I MEAN SALAMAT!!

[bodybump]

why don't you ask steve or the mods... but personally, i don't think it is appropriate on the board.. maybe on pm's...

well i guess your right..whats the use when everyone can understand anyway....:dummy:

[sirjohnbrian]

What I actually meant was the fascination in Rolexes.

But I know what you mean. My Grandmother never threw away the plastic containers she received from takeout restautants. I'm sure there's a collection of quart size soup tubs somewhere in Kalibo that my kids are destined to inherit.

[bodybump]

What I actually meant was the fascination in Rolexes.

But I know what you mean. My Grandmother never threw away the plastic containers she received from takeout restautants. I'm sure there's a collection of quart size soup tubs somewhere in Kalibo that my kids are destined to inherit.

Thats some collection your grandma has...brian you have pics of your collection??

[mlb]

We grew all up about 100 miles southwest of Chicago. I live here now for school, in which I will probably stay up here to work.

I have never been the Philippines, but I plan to someday!

Mike

[jdH]

I'm from the Philippines and probably live here for the rest of my life. Here's my collection

[ryan_m]

my parents were born in the philippines. but i was born and raised in toronto. i havent been back since 94. also when my dad was still single and moved to saudi arabia for work thats when he bought his first and only rolex. so every picture that my dad has when he was in his mid 20's till to this very day his watch is in each photo.

[doghouse]

I lived in the Philippines for a couple years back in the late 70's, Davao, Panabo, Cagayan de Oro. I sure do miss the food! Best calamari in the world.

[lorsban]

Kumusta, mga pare!

From Davao, myself. It seems a few of us have connections to this place, which is pretty cool.

My attraction to Rolex started with my dad. He had a TTDJ, which he gave to my brother and another which, he gave to me. Now, he wears a platinum day-date with diamond markers and I got myself a new AK. I also have an Oris Artelier Skeleton, a Breitling Superocean, a Breguet TypeXX and a suunto HR monitor plus a G-shock.

By the way, awesome collection jdH!

[bodybump]

I'm from the Philippines and probably live here for the rest of my life. Here's my collection

Nice collecion jd...dont you have plans going here in the US for vacation??

[bodybump]

I lived in the Philippines for a couple years back in the late 70's, Davao, Panabo, Cagayan de Oro. I sure do miss the food! Best calamari in the world.

Oh mark..the food is the best in the phil...i havent gone back for 6 years now...you guys been back there???

[bodybump]

Kumusta, mga pare!

From Davao, myself. It seems a few of us have connections to this place, which is pretty cool.

My attraction to Rolex started with my dad. He had a TTDJ, which he gave to my brother and another which, he gave to me. Now, he wears a platinum day-date with diamond markers and I got myself a new AK. I also have an Oris Artelier Skeleton, a Breitling Superocean, a Breguet TypeXX and a suunto HR monitor plus a G-shock.

By the way, awesome collection jdH!

This what im talking about we Filipinos have sentimental value for things...Show us some pics lorsban...love to see the breguet..

[bodybump]

my parents were born in the philippines. but i was born and raised in toronto. i havent been back since 94. also when my dad was still single and moved to saudi arabia for work thats when he bought his first and only rolex. so every picture that my dad has when he was in his mid 20's till to this very day his watch is in each photo.

hey ryan...so do you understand the language a little bit??

[chenx15]

Hi...I'm from Indonesia. Is that count?:chuckle::chuckle::chuckle:
Hello Neighbors!!!:thumbsup::cheers:

Historically you are one of the first three ancestors of the filipinos. so we have the same blood line. And i have an uncle from indonesia my gramps was a little bit too active when he was there.

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Historically you are one of the first three ancestors of the filipinos. so we have the same blood line. And i have an uncle from indonesia my gramps was a little bit too active when he was there.

See TR?? you have a filipino blood too... :cheers::cheers: say "Pare" (meaning my friend ghetto style) hahahahaha

[chenx15]

Hello fellow Filipinos. I find it very interesting that there seems to be a collective cultural attractions for Rolexes in the Far East, Philippines included. I know personally that it started with my Mother who brought a Rolex for my Brother and me after graduation. She ended up buying a gold ladies DJ for herself. I recently bought one for my wife (who is not Filipino) and certainly will end up giving my collection to my sons. So I would say that my family is heavily invested. Correct me if I'm wrong but are there any other cultures that do this?

filipinos are watch freaks and very vain in nature. So Rolex is actually one word that can be directly associated with filipinos.

"genuine Rolex, Seiko inside"
- filipino public market vendor

[chenx15]

hi there.... hows Rolex prices there in toronto?? i have family in toronto too but havent been there...before i went to NYC i went to Vancouver for a couple of weeks...dang so freezing up there!!! guys please show your collection if you have photos!!1 SALAMAS!!!! I MEAN SALAMAT!!

i get 20 - 25 % MSRP off the Rolex here. if you have US dollars you can buy them really cheap.

[jdH]

Thanks Lorsban.. No time to travel yet bodybump. When are you filipino people going to visit your homeland hehe

[bodybump]

Oh man... i need to get my gc before i can go back...i hope that we can all have a gtg in the philippines like everyone is doing here...hahahahaah

[bodybump]

i get 20 - 25 % MSRP off the Rolex here. if you have US dollars you can buy them really cheap.

Really?? do they have a lot of collection in the case?

[chenx15]

yup, they have everything except daytonas. i'm not sure about milgauss though.

[bodybump]

yup, they have everything except daytonas. i'm not sure about milgauss though.

Do they have pannies too??

[ryan_m]

hey ryan...so do you understand the language a little bit??

i understand it fluently but i cant speak it.
i get 20 - 25 % MSRP off the Rolex here. if you have US dollars you can buy them really cheap.
Do you have an AD that you recommend? my brother is looking to buy a Sub.

BTW. Is it safe to wear a Rolex in the Philippines. I hear stories that people have good eye in spotting real ones, and is it true you will also get mugged wearing a rolex in the philippines aswell?

[jdH]

Depends on the place your going ryan_m. Just buy the rolex here in manila. I can get your brother a good discount

[chenx15]

i understand it fluently but i cant speak it.

Do you have an AD that you recommend? my brother is looking to buy a Sub.

BTW. Is it safe to wear a Rolex in the Philippines. I hear stories that people have good eye in spotting real ones, and is it true you will also get mugged wearing a rolex in the philippines aswell?

Try overgaard of fairview park mall in kitchener ontario but do the deal in person. Don't even think of wearing a watch in manila my guess watch a big no no when I go there. But if you want a thrill of a lifetime you can try

[ryan_m]

Try overgaard of fairview park mall in kitchener ontario but do the deal in person. Don't even think of wearing a watch in manila my guess watch a big no no when I go there. But if you want a thrill of a lifetime you can try

very true. when i went to the philippines in 94. my dad had his rolex in his pocket, just to avoid any threats.

[ral]

Oh it is not that bad, I wear a Datejust and one of my clients wears a all gold Day-Date everyday... actually, seeing a Rolex in the wild is not unusual.... there are so many high quality fake Rolex's here, I do not know how many are real and how many are fakes. Mobile phones and laptops make you more of a target I think.

Am from Quezon City, but since I am a real estate lawyer I moved my office and residence to Cavite last year. Well that is where all the title fraud is these days :twit: Man, I really need a different job.

Greetings from Cavite:

http://i36.tinypic.com/6737ra.jpg

[bodybump]

i understand it fluently but i cant speak it.

Do you have an AD that you recommend? my brother is looking to buy a Sub.

BTW. Is it safe to wear a Rolex in the Philippines. I hear stories that people have good eye in spotting real ones, and is it true you will also get mugged wearing a rolex in the philippines aswell?

I think everywhere you can get mugged not only with a Rolex

[bodybump]

Oh it is not that bad, I wear a Datejust and one of my clients wears a all gold Day-Date everyday... actually, seeing a Rolex in the wild is not unusual.... there are so many high quality fake Rolex's here, I do not know how many are real and how many are fakes. Mobile phones and laptops make you more of a target I think.

Am from Quezon City, but since I am a real estate lawyer I moved my office and residence to Cavite last year. Well that is where all the title fraud is these days :twit: Man, I really need a different job.

Greetings from Cavite:

http://i36.tinypic.com/6737ra.jpg



Man!!! Tagaytay!!!! I miss this place!!!! is it??hahahaah

[jands8916]

naku naman... that's lake taal with the volcano in the middle. definitely tagaytay near marcos 'palace in the sky' :cheers:

[lorsban]

This what im talking about we Filipinos have sentimental value for things...Show us some pics lorsban...love to see the breguet..

Here it is. Cost me an arm and a leg getting her buffed and serviced but it was totally worth it!

[boyet]

i understand it fluently but i cant speak it.

Do you have an AD that you recommend? my brother is looking to buy a Sub.

BTW. Is it safe to wear a Rolex in the Philippines. I hear stories that people have good eye in spotting real ones, and is it true you will also get mugged wearing a rolex in the philippines aswell?

I THINK ALMOST EVERY PART IN THE WORLD ARE, DEPENDS ON WHICH PART.
SAY US of A, dark alley in Detroit, or downtown LA, will wear your YGs or TTs?

So in the Philippines is not remote.:banghead:

I was even robbed inside ONE OF THE BIGGEST HOTEL/CASINO IN THE WORLD, considering the the number of SEcurity Personnels 2 or more in every corner with lots of EYE IN THE SKY as back up.:banghead::banghead:

[boyet]

filipinos are watch freaks and very vain in nature. So Rolex is actually one word that can be directly associated with filipinos.

"genuine Rolex, Seiko inside"
- filipino public market vendor

I AGREE . . . .WITH THE WATCH FREAK THING:thumbsup:. . . but a with that FILIPINO VENDOR THING I DON'T.:thumbsdow
IN HONG KONG, a night market vendor - "almost Genuine ROlex w/ Swiss Movement AAAA+ class at HKD500-1000":thinking::thinking:
I rather buy a TOYWATCH.

[boyet]

Hello "mga KABAYAN, Oscar, JamesT,and many more ", our country is not really that bad. It's the POLITICS here that I hate most. . . . .
Anyways here's a COKE and PEPSI
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2295/2991426158_9fab159f9f_o.jpg

[bodybump]

Kabayang Boyet!!! nice to see you!!! yeah i just watch the news...well 6 years is a lot...and i think Our country has change a lot...

[bodybump]

I AGREE . . . .WITH THE WATCH FREAK THING:thumbsup:. . . but a with that FILIPINO VENDOR THING I DON'T.:thumbsdow
IN HONG KONG, a night market vendor - "almost Genuine ROlex w/ Swiss Movement AAAA+ class at HKD500-1000":thinking::thinking:
I rather buy a TOYWATCH.

Ano pa!!!! they said greenhills has the best quality of counterfeit Rolex..:thumbsdow:thumbsdow

[bodybump]

Here it is. Cost me an arm and a leg getting her buffed and serviced but it was totally worth it!


Very Nice kabayan!!!!!!:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbs up:

[ral]

Yes, it is Tagaytay. If you miss the place... well you can visit it virtually here: Tagaytay Ridge (http://tagaytayridge.blogspot.com/)

More of the Philippines: Theater Mall Greenhills

http://i37.tinypic.com/2wgsxnl.jpg

[chenx15]

Yes, it is Tagaytay. If you miss the place... well you can visit it virtually here: Tagaytay Ridge (http://tagaytayridge.blogspot.com/)

More of the Philippines: Theater Mall Greenhills

http://i37.tinypic.com/2wgsxnl.jpg

and they say philippines is a third world country:smokin:

[nvv]

Hello to all kababayans! Chip here from Paranaque. Great to see fellow pinoys on the boards. Sharing pics of my GMT II and EXP II. A bit beaten up but still love them.

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo179/nvv_photos/DSC_0034.jpg

[ral]

Opening this week at Greenbelt 5, Makati...

http://i35.tinypic.com/2d3mew.jpg

These are opening together (side-by-side literally) with a AP, Brietling, Chopard, IWC, JLC, Panerai and Omega.

These brands have been available here before through Lucerne, Chronos, Washington Jewelry...

Now each brand gets its own shop

Source of picture (http://pinoyhorology.phpbb24.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=553).

[bodybump]

Hey guys!! thanks Ral for the pics...Guys i havent been in the phillipines i would love to see some more pics of it....if you happend to go to places or TAMBAYAN NG BAYAN..please post it here... damn i miss going home...6 years kabayan walang uwian..please post more pics!!!!

[bodybump]

Hello to all kababayans! Chip here from Paranaque. Great to see fellow pinoys on the boards. Sharing pics of my GMT II and EXP II. A bit beaten up but still love them.

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo179/nvv_photos/DSC_0034.jpg

Hi Chip!!!!! im from paranaque too but live here in florida......where you in paranaque???

[boyet]

KABAYAN

Ka Oscar, I hope this thread will go long, long way. There are a lot of Filipinos on the members list, sleepers I think.

Let me start the list;

1. BOYET, Cebu, Philippines

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2. Oscar representing the city of Florida!!! Mabuhay!!! hahahahaha

[bodybump]

kabayan boyet we can have this go on and on..we can just talk here...instead of pm each other...there a lot things we can talk about...dont you think??

[ral]

3. Robin Lim, Bacoor, Cavite, although am originally from New Manila, Quezon City.

As requested.

Tambayan Ng Bayan. Biggest Mall in the Philippines -

Mall of Asia, Pasay City:

http://i33.tinypic.com/34q42vl.jpg

http://i38.tinypic.com/5csqs.jpg

http://i33.tinypic.com/sdpc0x.jpg

Fireworks show at the Mall of Asia. This was a big one last May 2008, but there are smaller displays every Saturday:

http://i37.tinypic.com/6fo7jb.jpg

More pictures of the Philippines here (http://digitalformat.blogspot.com/).

[ral]

and they say philippines is a third world country:smokin:

Just so as not to give the wrong impression... Navotas City

http://i34.tinypic.com/nx258m.jpg

Not every place, or person, is equally fortunate.

[bodybump]

Robin thanks for the pics....if guys going to go out gimmick day try to take pics of the bars...damn was that amazing MALL OF ASIA!!! that is close to my house!!

[bodybump]

well... sometimes i encounter people talking about 3rd world countries...i just tell them sooner or later with this US economy US will be in down there too..hahahaha

[ral]

Bars... hhhmmm... I am more the Coffee shop type... hhhmmm... gives me an excuse to go visit Hooters... if the wife will allow it :comeandge

[bodybump]

hahahaaha i think it show on age?? i used to go to every single bar rob..as in every single day..but now im a restaurant hopper...i love eating to fancy restaurant because of my gf...i think naging critics kami ng foods hahahaahah...from fine dinning to hole on the wall restaurants...i will post some pics soon...

[bodybump]

Guys i think instead we post a thread in the general forum we can just post a topic here...what do you think?? since konti lang naman tayo here we can start a thread here like places you have been and best palces you went vacation....

[ral]

well... sometimes i encounter people talking about 3rd world countries...i just tell them sooner or later with this US economy US will be in down there too..hahahaha

Well, lets hope things change there for the better, and that we catch up here too.

Development in Taguig City:

http://i36.tinypic.com/8y965z.jpg

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KABAYAN PLEASE POST YOUR VACATIONS HERE!!

NYC vacation 2007
DB restaurant NYC

[yujinyboy]

I'm pinoy! I just migrate here in US and still proud to be pinoy!
Go pacman!

[yujinyboy]

Born and Raised in Philippines! Got my new GMT IIc!

[Ryan387]

Opening this week at Greenbelt 5, Makati...

http://i35.tinypic.com/2d3mew.jpg

These are opening together (side-by-side literally) with a AP, Brietling, Chopard, IWC, JLC, Panerai and Omega.

These brands have been available here before through Lucerne, Chronos, Washington Jewelry...

Now each brand gets its own shop

Source of picture (http://pinoyhorology.phpbb24.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=553).


Yup, GB5 is a real watch haven, and I make it a point to visit once in a while. But then, all the boutique shops are still owned by the Yao family of Lucerne and Chronos. Still, it's a really cool place to drool over watches... Although I think they should get sales people who truly appreciate watches.

New member here. Technically, not a Filipino, but born and raised in this country.

Mabuhay!

[Lol-x]

Thanks for that photo of your "V" serial GMTIIC Yuji :thumbsup:

You must be pretty happy with that.

[Neilduc]

Kamusta mga kaibigan.
Im from Pque Philippines.
And now staying in California.
Nice to see you guys here.

:cheers:

[falcor]

Nice thread, Oscar.

Hello mga pinoy, I'm Richmond from Bacolod City. Nice meeting you guys here. :cheers:

[nvv]

Hi Chip!!!!! im from paranaque too but live here in florida......where you in paranaque???

Hi Oca! Am from Sucat, BF to be exact.

[boyet]

NOW THIS THREAD IS GETTING SOMEWHERE....:thumbsup::thumbsup:
VERY INTERESTING:smokin::smokin:
KA OSCAR, I TOLD YOU SO
:agree::agree::agree::agree:
BTW, WE SHOULD GET A COUNTING, LET US SEE HOW MANY OF PINOYS IN TRF, HOW ABOUT IT GUYS AND GALS
:cheers::cheers:

[boyet]

I'm pinoy! I just migrate here in US and still proud to be pinoy!
Go pacman!

NICE GMT IIC, YUJI
BTW PACMAN WEARS A DAYTONA, AND A WATCH FREAK ALSO:thumbsup::thumbsup:
from a reliable source, Pacman has a wide collection of ROLEXES:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[boyet]

2007 US TRIP
Reno at night
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2184/2155130445_7f59b4b6c1.jpg
Las Vegas Sunset, driveby shot
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2074/2155926098_78194be5c4_o.jpg
Golden Gate niteshot
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2217/2155128609_e11a1ae40e_o.jpg
Starbucks(very obvious:smokin:), SF
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2111/2154663725_0f06e84858.jpg

[bodybump]

Born and Raised in Philippines! Got my new GMT IIc!

Yiji!!! Ganda naman!!!! How much???

[bodybump]

2007 US TRIP
Reno at night
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2184/2155130445_7f59b4b6c1.jpg
Las Vegas Sunset, driveby shot
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2074/2155926098_78194be5c4_o.jpg
Golden Gate niteshot
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2217/2155128609_e11a1ae40e_o.jpg
Starbucks(very obvious:smokin:), SF
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2111/2154663725_0f06e84858.jpg

Nice pic boyet!!! parang congressman talaga dating mo!! hahahahaah keep it coming guys!!!

[bodybump]

NOW THIS THREAD IS GETTING SOMEWHERE....:thumbsup::thumbsup:
VERY INTERESTING:smokin::smokin:
KA OSCAR, I TOLD YOU SO
:agree::agree::agree::agree:
BTW, WE SHOULD GET A COUNTING, LET US SEE HOW MANY OF PINOYS IN TRF, HOW ABOUT IT GUYS AND GALS
:cheers::cheers:

I think so!!! lets do a head count ..i think there are alot more pfilipino here!!!

[bodybump]

Hi Oca! Am from Sucat, BF to be exact.

NVV!!! putakte!!! kapit bahay kita i live in San Antonio Valley..I have a lot of friends in BF...i studied in benedcitine abbey school...hahahaha whats your real name??

[bodybump]

Nice thread, Oscar.

Hello mga pinoy, I'm Richmond from Bacolod City. Nice meeting you guys here. :cheers:

Falcor.....Taga bacolod parents ko....hahahahaha and my parents just went there last week......Falcor did you grew up in bacolod???

[bodybump]

Keep the pics coming guys this will be the longest thread that TRF will get hahahaha

[bodybump]

Guys please try to invite more filipinos here... then who know we can have our gtg soon hahahaha please dont forget to post your pics..vacation and collection pics...thanks!!!

[boyet]

CEBU
Mactan Bridge at night
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1072/1341960634_0abebd1a80.jpg
NorthEast of Cebu sunset
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2033/1957111862_8a3257608c_o.jpg
OUR COUNTRY IS BEAUTIFUL, ISN'T IT:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[ral]

Me and my wife at Breakfast at Antonio's, Tagaytay City, Cavite

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Family picture (me, my wife and the dog), later the same day at Bag of Beans. A nice little cafe owned by an Englishman.

http://i37.tinypic.com/24444us.jpg

[ral]

Beach Vacations. These are the times I wish I owned a sub.

May 2007 Vacation. Anahaw Island View Resort, Calapan City, Philippines.

http://i34.tinypic.com/287jbdc.jpg

June 2008 Vacation. Balai Laiya, Laiya, Batangas, Philippines.

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[sirjohnbrian]

I may be going "back home" in January (odd for me to say that since I was raised in the US). But does anyone know whether the exchange rate makes it more favorable to buy a Rolex in the Philippines than in the US??

[bodybump]

Wow! U know what boyet i havent been in cebu and i know its one of the best place to visit..beautiful women too!

[chenx15]

I may be going "back home" in January (odd for me to say that since I was raised in the US). But does anyone know whether the exchange rate makes it more favorable to buy a Rolex in the Philippines than in the US??

nope the prices follow the US currency when it comes to pricing

[nocampo]

Hello friends (kamusta mga kaibigan!)

-Nelson

[yujinyboy]

NICE GMT IIC, YUJI
BTW PACMAN WEARS A DAYTONA, AND A WATCH FREAK ALSO:thumbsup::thumbsup:
from a reliable source, Pacman has a wide collection of ROLEXES:thumbsup::thumbsup:

Yah! I always see pacman wearing ROLEX!
Mabuhay ka pacman and your Rolex!

[bodybump]

I may be going "back home" in January (odd for me to say that since I was raised in the US). But does anyone know whether the exchange rate makes it more favorable to buy a Rolex in the Philippines than in the US??

Wow brain!!! i havent been back for 6 year i still waiting for my green card...but i think you have better chance buying a Rolex for a good price in Hong long than the philippines...Oh men they are expensive there what i heard from another filipino here...

[bodybump]

Hello friends (kamusta mga kaibigan!)

-Nelson

Kabayan Nelson!!!! where you from the Philippines??

[bodybump]

I'm pinoy! I just migrate here in US and still proud to be pinoy!
Go pacman!

Go Pac Man!!!!! hahahahaah dec 6 i think!!!!! Yujin nice ot have you!!!! where from in the philippines?

[bodybump]

Me and my wife at Breakfast at Antonio's, Tagaytay City, Cavite

http://i33.tinypic.com/167mosj.jpg

Family picture (me, my wife and the dog), later the same day at Bag of Beans. A nice little cafe owned by an Englishman.

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Robin you guys make such a lovely couple!!! let me ask did you guys get married at fernbrook???

[bodybump]

Guys keep those picture coming!! james san ka nang kailangan kita!!!hahaha

[chenx15]

Philippines is just plain gorgeous. too bad it's so far away from north america. i heard people from europe enjoy our country very much! and some Canadians i know never came back to the great white north and stayed in the Pearl of the Orient seas for good (lucky buggers!) i've never been to Cebu (i love dried mangoes). I might go home on May or June next year and might go to Boracay then stop by Cebu. Damn! so many places so little time!

[bodybump]

hahaha boracay is on my list when i get home!!!

[EYEMD]

KABAYAN PLEASE POST YOUR VACATIONS HERE!!

NYC vacation 2007
DB restaurant NYC

Who is that other guy in your group picture? (2nd from left) I think I know him but Im not sure. Thanks!

[bodybump]

Who is that other guy in your group picture? (2nd from left) I think I know him but Im not sure. Thanks!

Hi kabayan!!! please introduce yourself...hte guy name is Gener a friend of my friend he lives in NYC i think..

[EYEMD]

Hi kabayan!!! please introduce yourself...hte guy name is Gener a friend of my friend he lives in NYC i think..

Oh, ts not who I thought it was. Im banjo, born and raised in Cebu. Sorry no pics, but my humble collection:

His: 116710 M, 16600M
Hers: 114270 F
Hers: Tuxedo Sam digital watch by Citizen :cheers:

Mabuhay to all!

[bodybump]

Oh, ts not who I thought it was. Im banjo, born and raised in Cebu. Sorry no pics, but my humble collection:

His: 116710 M, 16600M
Hers: 114270 F
Hers: Tuxedo Sam digital watch by Citizen :cheers:

Mabuhay to all!

hey banjo..boyet is from cebu too..maybe you guys know each other!!:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[ral]

Robin you guys make such a lovely couple!!! let me ask did you guys get married at fernbrook???

No, we got married at St. James The Great Parish at Ayala Alabang Village, January 2008.

[ral]

There is a good deal now on a GMT Master II at Alabang Town Center... Php310,000 that is right now a little over US$6K... but that is because he bought it when the US$1:Php42... now its back to US$1:Php50... so when he gets new stocks it will cost more. Grey dealer... payment at Rolex Center for authentication.

Looking for a black faced milgauss myself... non GV is fine.

[bodybump]

No, we got married at St. James The Great Parish at Ayala Alabang Village, January 2008.

Thats where my brother got married..i studied in Benedictine abbey school..

[bodybump]

I miss this one!!!

[rl_nads]

just a newbie here.. MABUHAY ANG PINOY!..

[bodybump]

just a newbie here.. MABUHAY ANG PINOY!..

How are you Nads!!!!Welcome to TRF!!! taga saan ka sa atin??

[nocampo]

Kabayan Nelson!!!! where you from the Philippines??

Aniban, Bacoor Cavite

last time I came home was 5 yrs ago and had a blast! shopping malls everywhere and tons of places to eat (nabundat ako)!

-Nelson

[nvv]

Thats where my brother got married..i studied in Benedictine abbey school..

Oca! Fellow Bene boy here! Bene HS batch 88. That gives away my age.:rofl:

[the KING]

Ang sarap naman ng lechon sa Pilipinas (It is really delicious the roasted pig in the Philippines).

[boyet]

Wow! U know what boyet i havent been in cebu and i know its one of the best place to visit..beautiful women too!

Cebu-yes, women-yes, and so is the rest of the country.
Re pricing of rolex, sometimes the price here is lower than Hong Kong, especially during price increases . . . ADs here are not updated(pricing and stocks) as in HK.

[ral]

Aniban, Bacoor Cavite

last time I came home was 5 yrs ago and had a blast! shopping malls everywhere and tons of places to eat (nabundat ako)!

-Nelson

Looks like I moved into your old hometown :agree:

[Trurolexer]

I miss this one!!!
My Oh My!!! What is that?:thinking:

[boyet]

My Oh My!!! What is that?:thinking:

TR, we call tha Lechon, avery popular menu on every occasion, In Cebu we call it Inasal.
TR, that's a "ROASTED PANDA". DELICIOUS:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[falcor]

Oscar,
I'm from Cebu, I transferred to Bacolod 9 yrs. ago. I'll share some Bacolod pics if I have time this weekend. Did they bring piyaya or barquillos for pasalubong to you :cheers:

Hi to Boyet, complete na GMT models mo?

[boyet]

TR,
PHILIPPINE PANDA, that is.
If you come to Cebu I will treat you with it, YOU WILL NEVER REGRET IT. You will beg for more.:agree::agree:

[chenx15]

I miss this one!!!

this is what you call a "Cardiac delight"

[Trurolexer]

TR,
PHILIPPINE PANDA, that is.
If you come to Cebu I will let you treat you with it, YOU WILL NEVER REGRET IT. You will beg for more.:agree::agree:
Panda? Are you serious?:thinking:
Is that Panda is covered by law?:thinking:
I'm thinking about pork...:rofl::rofl::rofl:
Look so delicious, Bro!!!:thumbsup:

[ral]

@TR

Or maybe you would prefer it this way (Center: Lechon Kawali; Right: Crispy Pata)

http://i37.tinypic.com/2lk63up.jpg

Neo Chinatown Night Market near Mall of Asia, Pasay City

[boyet]

Panda? Are you serious?:thinking:
Is that Panda is covered by law?:thinking:
I'm thinking about pork...:rofl::rofl::rofl:
Look so delicious, Bro!!!:thumbsup:

Actually Phillipine Panda(a.k.a. PIG) is not protected by law, but eaten by them by thousands every day . . . .
As the man says "CARDIAC DELIGHT".

[ral]

Go vegetarian!!!

http://i36.tinypic.com/91ig7l.jpg

Hey, we better talk about watches, might get booted out of this forum otherwise.

I think it was Oscar who asked, generally, pricing here follows MSRP multiplied by exchange rate. I don't spend too much time at AD's. I only own one watch now an old Datejust, and am actually looking for something to wear when I go outdoors (something Swiss but cheap to replace an old TAG which I gave away).

If you go to a dealer you will find a lot of Day-Date's, Datejusts especially TOG's, Explorer II's, Yatchmasters and two-tone variants of the other sports watches.

[Trurolexer]

Oh yeah, pig. I like pork!!! lol!!!

[bodybump]

Oh yeah, pig. I like pork!!! lol!!!

I think TR you have to visit our country ...its not that far from yours you know!!

[bodybump]

Aniban, Bacoor Cavite

last time I came home was 5 yrs ago and had a blast! shopping malls everywhere and tons of places to eat (nabundat ako)!

-Nelson


nelson this is what im missing a lot...the festivities and the shoppings during Christmas season the music the gathering and the whole She-bangs!!!! WAAAAHHHHHHHHH:crying::crying::crying:

[bodybump]

Oca! Fellow Bene boy here! Bene HS batch 88. That gives away my age.:rofl:

"herald the bedans Coming" hahaahah really??? i cant remember when i graduated ahahahaha anyway batch 88....ummmmmm.....im pretty much we know each other...i was a member of the varsity team basketball...teka let me recall...

[bodybump]

TR, we call tha Lechon, avery popular menu on every occasion, In Cebu we call it Inasal.
TR, that's a "ROASTED PANDA". DELICIOUS:thumbsup::thumbsup:

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::cheers::c heers:

[bodybump]

Panda? Are you serious?:thinking:
Is that Panda is covered by law?:thinking:
I'm thinking about pork...:rofl::rofl::rofl:
Look so delicious, Bro!!!:thumbsup:


:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: i cant stop laughing.....well its not a Panda TR...its more of a ummmmm Big bear...... hahahahaha:dummy::justkiddi

[bodybump]

Ang sarap naman ng lechon sa Pilipinas (It is really delicious the roasted pig in the Philippines).

Hi King.....WELCOME TO TRF!!! you live in paris??? Wow!!!!!!! Love to visit that place one of this days...

[Trurolexer]

Already visit Phil once. Business trip. but never eat that Panda...lol!!!

[bodybump]

Already visit Phil once. Business trip. but never eat that Panda...lol!!!

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: You crack me up TR!!!! I bet you were still young that time....

[Trurolexer]

P.S : Is this Rolex Forum or GTG Forum?:thinking::chuckle:

[bodybump]

Your in the right forum TR its Rolex forum...hahahahah TR whats the best food in Indonesia?? I just love Soda gambira and nasi goreng, goreng ati,kentang kasang teri......Did i say it right???

[Trurolexer]

Your in the right forum TR its Rolex forum...hahahahah TR whats the best food in Indonesia?? I just love Soda gambira and nasi goreng, goreng ati,kentang kasang teri......Did i say it right???
You already in Medan, right?:chuckle:
That's Medan foods.:thumbsup:
The BEST food? Nasi Padang!!!:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[bodybump]

Guys its called Roast Pork...or Roast Pig...or more so " Kinatay na baboy" its not really a panda that we eat...No body does...hahahahahah...we dont kill chicken and cook it and call it roast Bald Eagle....hahahaha

[bodybump]

You already in Medan, right?:chuckle:
That's Medan foods.:thumbsup:
The BEST food? Nasi Padang!!!:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

not a lot of indo resto here in florida...but once in awhile i crave for it..there is onl one in miami and i have to drive all the way there just to eat their food...:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::cheers::chee rs:

[ral]

TR, we call tha Lechon, avery popular menu on every occasion, In Cebu we call it Inasal.
TR, that's a "ROASTED PANDA". DELICIOUS:thumbsup::thumbsup:

Maybe we better retract the Panda thing. Am pretty sure that at least one TRF member belongs to the WWF. Might get the wrong impression.

[bodybump]

Maybe we better retract the Panda thing. Am pretty sure that at least one TRF member belongs to the WWF. Might get the wrong impression.

I agree Rob.....well if they are reading this we are just joking around....hehehehe I mean they dont really kill panda to make a ballpen right?? have you heard of Panda ballpen?? its not really panda...hhehehehehe:dummy::dummy::dummy:

[Trurolexer]

not a lot of indo resto here in florida...but once in awhile i crave for it..there is onl one in miami and i have to drive all the way there just to eat their food...:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::cheers::chee rs:
My Family in SF said that many Indonesian Restaurant in SF.:thumbsup:

[bodybump]

My Family in SF said that many Indonesian Restaurant in SF.:thumbsup:

Any plans visiting the US TR??

[Trurolexer]

Maybe someday. I don't really like travelling. My wife like travelling. Usually she trip with my sister.

[chenx15]

Maybe someday. I don't really like travelling. My wife like travelling. Usually she trip with my sister.

save the money for another rolex! then again it's nice to buy a Rolex in other countries to put an extra sentimental value to it

[Trurolexer]

For next, I'm thinking to buy Panerai. 232!!!

[James T]

Guys keep those picture coming!! james san ka nang kailangan kita!!!hahaha


haha. i'm here... don't have too much pictures uploaded on my pc.. coz i'm using my work pc. i am able to log-in here on trf during normal business hours.. my wife is too strict and does not want me to log-in when i am at home.....LOL :lol:

[bodybump]

haha. i'm here... don't have too much pictures uploaded on my pc.. coz i'm using my work pc. i am able to log-in here on trf during normal business hours.. my wife is too strict and does not want me to log-in when i am at home.....LOL :lol:

its time for you to buy a usb drive or an external hard drive..then upload your pics for the office hahahahaha

[chenx15]

haha. i'm here... don't have too much pictures uploaded on my pc.. coz i'm using my work pc. i am able to log-in here on trf during normal business hours.. my wife is too strict and does not want me to log-in when i am at home.....LOL :lol:

whipped!:lol: with all kidding aside she has a good point. the web can be addictive and you have to spend the time you have with them as much as you can.

[bodybump]

whipped!:lol: with all kidding aside she has a good point. the web can be addictive and you have to spend the time you have with them as much as you can.

Tumpak ka jan!!! actually im looking for the same work that james has!!!

[James T]

you'll find lots of them here in SoCal! Let me know when ur coming

[bodybump]

you'll find lots of them here in SoCal! Let me know when ur coming

hahaah sure ka ba jan kabayan??

[bodybump]

Guys dont forget to post more pics of your collection!!!

[bodybump]

by the way this is to all kabayan's living in the Philippines...How is our economy coping up with this global drama??

[EG.JLC]

Another Filipino here!

[bodybump]

Another Filipino here!

erik!!!! kamusta kabayan!! where you from the phil?

[EG.JLC]

erik!!!! kamusta kabayan!! where you from the phil?

Thanks!

I was born and grew up in the Philippines. Now I reside in Illinois.

[bodybump]

where? in manila??

[bodybump]

Erik dont forget to invite more pinoy's here in our forum...:thumbsup::thumbsup: If you ave pics of your collection dont forget to post it.!!

[EG.JLC]

where? in manila??

No. Batangas.

[bodybump]

man love that place...we always go to Tali beach...

[boyet]

by the way this is to all kabayan's living in the Philippines...How is our economy coping up with this global drama??

Global crisis??? Ka Oscar, our country has been in crisis since the Marcos regime:chuckle::chuckle:
But we are bult to survive, so kahit paano kakayanin:thumbsup::thumbsup:
probably(and i hope not) it's our country's fate.:banghead::banghead:
I always pray that someday things change.
WE REALLY NEED A MIRACLE BRO!!
:argh::argh:

[boyet]

haha. i'm here... don't have too much pictures uploaded on my pc.. coz i'm using my work pc. i am able to log-in here on trf during normal business hours.. my wife is too strict and does not want me to log-in when i am at home.....LOL :lol:

Pareng James it seems that you love your wife and family very much(just like me).:thumbsup::thumbsup:
Your are now a member of "TAKUSA":clap::clap:

[boyet]

btw how are doing with the head count??

[Trurolexer]

Maybe next year I wanna visit Manila. I really hope can GTG with you Guys!!!
Show me some good Rolex Shop will ya!!!

[boyet]

Maybe next year I wanna visit Manila. I really hope can GTG with you Guys!!!
Show me some good Rolex Shop will ya!!!
TR,
Anytime bro, make sure you hop in Cebu, just let me know, I will gladly show you around.:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[falcor]

TR,

Panerai is going to open shop in Manila this week. How's using Panerai compared to Rolex? Can you share some wrist shots? I'm planning to buy a Panerai.

[Trurolexer]

TR,
Anytime bro, make sure you hop in Cebu, just let me know, I will gladly show you around.:thumbsup::thumbsup:
Good idea, Bro!!!:cheers::thumbsup:

[Trurolexer]

TR,

Panerai is going to open shop in Manila this week. How's using Panerai compared to Rolex? Can you share some wrist shots? I'm planning to buy a Panerai.
Both GREAT!!! Panerai too very comfortable to wear.:thumbsup::cheers:
My advice is try Historic models. 111, 112, 183 or 210.:thumbsup:
Good luck!!!:cheers:

[James T]

TR,

Panerai is going to open shop in Manila this week. How's using Panerai compared to Rolex? Can you share some wrist shots? I'm planning to buy a Panerai.

An old pix. this is what i have 104

[Trurolexer]

P.S : Why I'm talk to much in Philippine Comunity?:thinking::dummy::rofl::justkiddi

[James T]

LOL. I am one of the founding members!

[James T]

P.S : Why I'm talk to much in Philippine Comunity?:thinking::dummy::rofl::justkiddi


Haha TR. Because you talk too much!

[Trurolexer]

Haha TR. Because you talk too much!
:dummy::rofl::rofl::rofl::dummy:

[boyet]

TR,
talk too much
friend too much
love wife too much
good guy too much

you, me same raise, "Malay"
you very welcome to be Filipino
:ppg::ppg::ppg:

btw, trf friends
this site kept me wake til wee hours
wife almost/sometimes mad at me:chuckle::chuckle:
but trf is window to my obsession:chuckle::chuckle:

:cheers::cheers::cheers:

[boyet]

Kabayan, guess what celebration is this in Cebu

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3007/3052505067_2fdd746f42_o.jpg

[bodybump]

Kabayan, guess what celebration is this in Cebu

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3007/3052505067_2fdd746f42_o.jpg

beautiful ladies in the philippines!!!!:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[bodybump]

P.S : Why I'm talk to much in Philippine Comunity?:thinking::dummy::rofl::justkiddi

Because you are half Filipino TR you just dont want to admit it....You eat panda pork too!!!:lol::lol::lol::dummy::dummy:

[chenx15]

Kabayan, guess what celebration is this in Cebu

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3007/3052505067_2fdd746f42_o.jpg

this picture makes me want to go home really bad!

[bodybump]

An old pix. this is what i have 104

Your right handed James??

[bodybump]

this picture makes me want to go home really bad!


Same here same here..the festivities makes me miss Philippines more...:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::cr ying:

[bodybump]

Guys hows the economy in the Philippines right now??

[falcor]

An old pix. this is what i have 104

Nice watch. james. Arnd hw mch is that? Someone s offering Pam 111 brnd new, 245t, k ba?

[falcor]

Kabayan, guess what celebration is this in Cebu

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3007/3052505067_2fdd746f42_o.jpg

Nice pics you shared, Boyet. Are you in to photography? Or r u a professional photographer?

[bodybump]

And i miss this during my college days hahahaha

[Trurolexer]

Kabayan, guess what celebration is this in Cebu

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3007/3052505067_2fdd746f42_o.jpg
:clap:BEAUTIFUL LADY!!!:clap:

I heard Philippino Girls is very pretty, right?:thumbsup:

But yes, I'm a married Man...:dummy::banghead::rofl::rofl:

[Trurolexer]

TR,
talk too much
friend too much
love wife too much
good guy too much

you, me same raise, "Malay"
you very welcome to be Filipino
:ppg::ppg::ppg:

btw, trf friends
this site kept me wake til wee hours
wife almost/sometimes mad at me:chuckle::chuckle:
but trf is window to my obsession:chuckle::chuckle:

:cheers::cheers::cheers:
Thanks Bro!!!:chuckle::chuckle::chuckle:

TRF is poisoning us...:chuckle:
The poison already inside our vains!!!:banghead:

[jdH]

Not worth to go the panerai botique in Greenbelt 5. Less than 15 watches on display on the opening day.

[EG.JLC]

Not worth to go the panerai botique in Greenbelt 5. Less than 15 watches on display on the opening day.

How about the other boutiques? especially Patek? What's the most expensive watch on the display?

[bodybump]

My kabayan...IMO philippines is so expensive to buy your watch...Hongkong is better...

[bodybump]

kabayans is the Rolex store in GB5 open already??

[chieftd]

Kumusta po kayo sa iyong lahat. :) I'm not Filipino, but I lived in the Philippines from 1988-1991 and I married a lovely Filipina. Now I live in Hawaii amongst MANY Filipinos with my wife, kids and ang nanay ng asawa ko. Forgive me, my Tagalog is very rusty. I loved the Philippines and would really like to go back again some day. I have not been back there since I departed after Mt. Pinatubo eruption in 1991. Long time!

Hope all is well doon sa Pilipinas. :) Kindest Regards, Tim in Hawaii

[bodybump]

Kumusta po kayo sa iyong lahat. :) I'm not Filipino, but I lived in the Philippines from 1988-1991 and I married a lovely Filipina. Now I live in Hawaii amongst MANY Filipinos with my wife, kids and ang nanay ng asawa ko. Forgive me, my Tagalog is very rusty. I loved the Philippines and would really like to go back again some day. I have not been back there since I departed after Mt. Pinatubo eruption in 1991. Long time!

Hope all is well doon sa Pilipinas. :) Kindest Regards, Tim in Hawaii

Tim OMG!!! you say it perfectly...let me see dont tell me you have coach beside you?? hahahaha but anyway its nice to hear from you...The way you say Kamusta Po...is so perfect you almost fooled me...how do like the food?? have you tried the exotics one??

[jdH]

Pare wala kwenta ang botique sa GB5

[chieftd]

Bodybump, Thanks for the repy. Well, the opening statement was from my memory, but I always get "ng" and "ang" mixed up so I asked my wife which was proper for what I was trying to say regarding her mother. :) Yes I like most of the Filipino food except for dinuguan (sp?). I especially like pancit canton and lumpia and of course fried rice. :)

I used to be fairly proficient with Tagalog when I lived in the Philippines, but I have forgotten so much from just not practicing over the years. Now I just get confused trying to keep up, but I watch The Filipino Channel on cable and Wow Wow Wee. :) Of course, the Wow Wow Wee is only for the educational value and not the giling-giling girls in the background. :)

Kindest Regards, Tim


Tim OMG!!! you say it perfectly...let me see dont tell me you have coach beside you?? hahahaha but anyway its nice to hear from you...The way you say Kamusta Po...is so perfect you almost fooled me...how do like the food?? have you tried the exotics one??

[bodybump]

Bodybump, Thanks for the repy. Well, the opening statement was from my memory, but I always get "ng" and "ang" mixed up so I asked my wife which was proper for what I was trying to say regarding her mother. :) Yes I like most of the Filipino food except for dinuguan (sp?). I especially like pancit canton and lumpia and of course fried rice. :)

I used to be fairly proficient with Tagalog when I lived in the Philippines, but I have forgotten so much from just not practicing over the years. Now I just get confused trying to keep up, but I watch The Filipino Channel on cable and Wow Wow Wee. :) Of course, the Wow Wow Wee is only for the educational value and not the giling-giling girls in the background. :)

Kindest Regards, Tim

Hahahaah tim the food that you mention are mostly chinese isnpired...you need to try the real filipino food..Like Pancit Palabok...Lumpiang Sariwa.. and lechon...hahahahaha our language has a mix of spanish to it...anyway where did you live in the phil when you were there?

[bodybump]

Pare wala kwenta ang botique sa GB5

Talaga JD?? bakit?? balita ko there are only 5 pams available?? or baka they are just starting....

[James T]

Your right handed James??


yeah.. i wear my watch on the right hand... the shaking hand.. para laging nakikita pag nikikipag handshake.... hahhaha

[James T]

Nice watch. james. Arnd hw mch is that? Someone s offering Pam 111 brnd new, 245t, k ba?


this model is 6800k us $. pam 111 here in the us is 5600k us $. at 245k phil peso, i say that price is great because @ 49.11 exchange rate, that's only 4988 us $, tax free pa... i'd say go for it!

[chieftd]

Hahahaah tim the food that you mention are mostly chinese isnpired...you need to try the real filipino food..Like Pancit Palabok...Lumpiang Sariwa.. and lechon...hahahahaha our language has a mix of spanish to it...anyway where did you live in the phil when you were there?

Oscar, I'll have to give those dishes a try. I have had Lechon before, in fact we had a small pig cooked for us here in Hawaii a few years ago. While living in the Philippines I was in the US Air Force, stationed at Clark Air Base in Angeles City, Pampanga. While in the Philippines, I traveled all around the Manila area and the area in and around Subic Bay as well. When I evacuated from the Philippines in 1991 I took a US Navy ship to Cebu and I was there for a day before flying out to Guam. In addition, many years ago I traveled to Panay Island and stayed in Roxas City and Capiz for two weeks. However, I did not see any aswang! :) That trip was an adventure. I flew to Manila and took a passenger ship from Manila to Aclan on Panay Island. Then I traveled in a bangka boat around the island coast until we arrived in Capiz. I lived in the jungle in a "Bahay Kubo" for two weeks. It was great!

For watch content: The military retail store at Clark Air Base back in the 1980s used to sell Rolex watches and you could get a SS GMT Master for around $700 in those days. Sadly, I was not aware of the joy of Rolex watches at that time and did not buy one until many years later.

Taga saan ka sa Pilipinas?

Regards, Tim

[Trurolexer]

Because you are half Filipino TR you just dont want to admit it....You eat panda pork too!!!:lol::lol::lol::dummy::dummy:
:lol::rofl::rofl::rofl::lol:
I don't realize...:chuckle:

[the KING]

do Washington or Lucerne shops don't carry Panerai?

[jdH]

Lucerne carries the brand panerai, jlc, chopard, ball, AP, IWC, rolex, breitling, graham, patek etc

[jdH]

Bodybump, wala talaga kwenta kasi sa shop nila sa lucerne 3 pam lang meron. so expected ko sa botique medyo madami, kaso konti lang as in.. sayang punta ko. ang may ari ng mga botique na Panerai, IWC, Omega, Chopard, AP, Breitling , Rolex, Chronos iisa lang si lucerne. Kilala ko yung may ari kaso never ako bumili ng rolex sa kanila sobra mahal. Mas ok pa bumili sa washington.

[falcor]

Bodybump, wala talaga kwenta kasi sa shop nila sa lucerne 3 pam lang meron. so expected ko sa botique medyo madami, kaso konti lang as in.. sayang punta ko. ang may ari ng mga botique na Panerai, IWC, Omega, Chopard, AP, Breitling , Rolex, Chronos iisa lang si lucerne. Kilala ko yung may ari kaso never ako bumili ng rolex sa kanila sobra mahal. Mas ok pa bumili sa washington.

hello jdh,

just curious, who's the authorize Rolex distributor in the Phil., Washington or Lucerne? I also noticed that Washington is always cheaper. But of course, it's much cheaper going to Hong Kong or Singapore and buying your Rolex even if you spend for plane ticket and hotel than buying it here in the Philippines. Just my observation :banghead:

[bodybump]

Lucerne carries the brand panerai, jlc, chopard, ball, AP, IWC, rolex, breitling, graham, patek etc

Oscar na lang kabayan!!! Anyway iisa lang ba AD natin sa Pinas??? kung isa lang eh mahal talaga siya...

[bodybump]

hello jdh,

just curious, who's the authorize Rolex distributor in the Phil., Washington or Lucerne? I also noticed that Washington is always cheaper. But of course, it's much cheaper going to Hong Kong or Singapore and buying your Rolex even if you spend for plane ticket and hotel than buying it here in the Philippines. Just my observation :banghead:

I think i would agree with falcor here!! kahit na magbalikan ka pa...:lol::lol:

[chenx15]

it's just a 100 dollars Philippines to SIngapore

[bodybump]

yeah.. i wear my watch on the right hand... the shaking hand.. para laging nakikita pag nikikipag handshake.... hahhaha

P%ke ka talaga bwahahahahaah:dummy::dummy::dummy::lol::lol:

[bodybump]

it's just a 100 dollars Philippines to SIngapore

DANGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!! hay buhay....I wish i can go home!!!

[chenx15]

I'm going home next year. I'll go to singapore and hong kong to get myself a SS daytona

[bodybump]

I'm going home next year. I'll go to singapore and hong kong to get myself a SS daytona

Good for you!!!! This why i need a 2nd job!!! hahahahaha

[ral]

hello jdh,

just curious, who's the authorize Rolex distributor in the Phil., Washington or Lucerne? I also noticed that Washington is always cheaper. But of course, it's much cheaper going to Hong Kong or Singapore and buying your Rolex even if you spend for plane ticket and hotel than buying it here in the Philippines. Just my observation :banghead:

Rolex AD's in the Philippines are Washington and Chronos.

[chenx15]

Good for you!!!! This why i need a 2nd job!!! hahahahaha

Pare, if you need a second job to buy a rolex it's not worth it. sana may hulugan din ng rolex dito sa canada. he he he

[bodybump]

Pare, if you need a second job to buy a rolex it's not worth it. sana may hulugan din ng rolex dito sa canada. he he he

Hahahha everytime i log in here and look at the sales forum..there are a lot of watches that are cheap...This the reason i need a 2nd job because even if its cheap i cant afford it now hahahaha

[bodybump]

Rolex AD's in the Philippines are Washington and Chronos.

So you mean they are the only authorized dealer in the philippines??

[chenx15]

Hahahha everytime i log in here and look at the sales forum..there are a lot of watches that are cheap...This the reason i need a 2nd job because even if its cheap i cant afford it now hahahaha

i know. if i was a member here two months ago when it was 1=1 in the dollars i could have bought 4. then again. everytime i look at the watches here i just want take one of my job offers in the US but i like Canada i feel really safe here. i can wear my watches here without hesitation and you can't put a price on safety.

[bodybump]

i know. if i was a member here two months ago when it was 1=1 in the dollars i could have bought 4. then again. everytime i look at the watches here i just want take one of my job offers in the US but i like Canada i feel really safe here. i can wear my watches here without hesitation and you can't put a price on safety.

I know...well i guess we cant have everything right??? Ohwell!!!

[ral]

Rolex AD's in the Philippines are Washington and Chronos.

Well, according to the Rolex website at least.

[boyet]

Well, according to the Rolex website at least.
Fyi, before Washington and Lucerne as ADs of rolex here or Chonos for that matter . . . . there was White Gold Inc., in Cebu:cheers:

[boyet]

BTW, for info am in Manila and went to Greenbelt5 this morning, Lucerne sister companies opened a lot shops, for Patek, IWC, JLC, Chopard, Breitling, AP, and Omega, separate showrooms for all brands. Well good for Lucerne:cheers:
One separate shop beside theirs, Washington's Rolex shop.:chuckle::chuckle:

[the KING]

Chronos and Lucerne - technically same owners (same family)

[bodybump]

Chronos and Lucerne - technically same owners (same family)

This is what i thought so too...but is there a market in the philippines?? i mean most people i know go to hongkong to buy Rolex watches...

[the KING]

yes believe it or not there plenty of rich people. just look at the number of stores that lucernce and chronos have. anyway rolex mark up is about 40 to 50% at MSRP.

[bodybump]

yes believe it or not there plenty of rich people. just look at the number of stores that lucernce and chronos have. anyway rolex mark up is about 40 to 50% at MSRP.

but if there is no market in the philippines how the hell they able to put a couple of outlet store of watches in the phil...?? i guess they have some regular customers..like some politicians?hehehehe

[ral]

Surprisingly, yes, there is a pretty fair sized market in the Philippines. It may not seem like it sometimes. I was just at the BMW showroom near Eastwood... and they have all these newly imported 6 Series BMW's lined up... someone is buying all these things.

[bodybump]

i guess there are still people who has money to spend...i wonder if they drive those beamers regularly...

[chenx15]

tol, we have tons of rich people back home. the problem is there are more poor people than the rich ones. and the gap between the two is pretty far.

[ral]

Yes, chenx15 is correct... it is not that there is no one rich here... the rich are really rich, and the poor are really poor.

[boyet]

but if there is no market in the philippines how the hell they able to put a couple of outlet store of watches in the phil...?? i guess they have some regular customers..like some politicians?hehehehe

True, most polticians(not only pinoy) wear rolex:cheers:, in my opinion by wearing such shows power and wealth(mostly TT/YG DDs and some younger generation go for TT/SS Daytona). Filipino-Chinese businessmen or professionals love it too. We Asians are the top customers of rolex, and that's a fact.:agree:

Yesterday i went to greenbelt looking for shoes(an outlet of Sledgers), I saw 2 chinese looking filipino in their early 40s fitting a business kinda shoe, both of them in rolex all TTs, Daytona and DD. I then proceeded to the newly opened outlets of high-end watches (at JLC), a not so young guy(late 20s 0r early 30s) just picked up his Limited Edition Master Compressor Extreme Chrono in Platinum only 950 made worlwide, about Php450-500K.:smokin::smokin:

A personal observation;
Not to put down our kababayans but people in general tend to identify rolex or omega pretty quick as an expensive watch(for the rich).:thinking:
But not too many have an idea about Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, Girard Perregaux, Audermars Piguet, JLC, A Longe & Sohne, and many more high end watches with price ranges at US$ 5,000 to a whooping $200,000 a piece.:crying:

[boyet]

tol, we have tons of rich people back home. the problem is there are more poor people than the rich ones. and the gap between the two is pretty far.

I fully agree:agree::agree:with you Tol, but not only in our country is'nt it not??:smokin:

[chenx15]

yup, most of the developing countries are experiencing the same thing.

[chenx15]

True, most polticians(not only pinoy) wear rolex:cheers:, in my opinion by wearing such shows power and wealth(mostly TT/YG DDs and some younger generation go for TT/SS Daytona). Filipino-Chinese businessmen or professionals love it too. We Asians are the top customers of rolex, and that's a fact.:agree:

Yesterday i went to greenbelt looking for shoes(an outlet of Sledgers), I saw 2 chinese looking filipino in their early 40s fitting a business kinda shoe, both of them in rolex all TTs, Daytona and DD. I then proceeded to the newly opened outlets of high-end watches (at JLC), a not so young guy(late 20s 0r early 30s) just picked up his Limited Edition Master Compressor Extreme Chrono in Platinum only 950 made worlwide, about Php450-500K.:smokin::smokin:

A personal observation;
Not to put down our kababayans but people in general tend to identify rolex or omega pretty quick as an expensive watch(for the rich).:thinking:
But not too many have an idea about Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, Girard Perregaux, Audermars Piguet, JLC, A Longe & Sohne, and many more high end watches with price ranges at US$ 5,000 to a whooping $200,000 a piece.:crying:

culture dictates what's luxury pare ko. rolex was the "it" watch until i got one.
now that i have four rolex i'm gunning for a patek or an AP royal oak.

but in the philippines rolex is king when it comes watches. but i think after GB5 has open things may change a bit.

[chenx15]

True, most polticians(not only pinoy) wear rolex:cheers:,


filipino politicians can all go to hell! the last great Filipino President was Ramon Magsaysay then maybe Ninoy Aquino.

[boyet]

yup, most of the developing countries are experiencing the same thing.
Crisis has stricken almost in every corner in the world developed or not . . . .:banghead::banghead:

[chenx15]

Crisis has stricken almost in every corner in the world developed or not . . . .:banghead::banghead:

True, very true. Pareng Oscar is already head over heels mad over Canada because of an @$$ from another thread but i have to say this. in Canada the Poor are very powerful. we are a democratic country with a socialist idealism. it's pretty amazing.