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Old 21 November 2008, 04:52 AM   #31
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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.
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Old 21 November 2008, 04:59 AM   #32
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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??
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Old 21 November 2008, 06:32 AM   #33
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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!

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Old 21 November 2008, 11:20 AM   #34
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I'm from the Philippines and probably live here for the rest of my life. Here's my collection
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Old 21 November 2008, 11:44 AM   #35
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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.
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Old 21 November 2008, 12:20 PM   #36
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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.
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Old 21 November 2008, 12:35 PM   #37
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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!
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Old 21 November 2008, 02:22 PM   #38
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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??
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Old 21 November 2008, 02:23 PM   #39
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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???
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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..
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Old 21 November 2008, 02:25 PM   #41
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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??
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Old 21 November 2008, 02:44 PM   #42
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Hi...I'm from Indonesia. Is that count?
Hello Neighbors!!!
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... say "Pare" (meaning my friend ghetto style) hahahahaha
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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"
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Old 21 November 2008, 03:05 PM   #45
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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.
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Old 21 November 2008, 07:19 PM   #46
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Thanks Lorsban.. No time to travel yet bodybump. When are you filipino people going to visit your homeland hehe
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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
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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?
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Old 22 November 2008, 03:31 AM   #49
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yup, they have everything except daytonas. i'm not sure about milgauss though.
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yup, they have everything except daytonas. i'm not sure about milgauss though.
Do they have pannies too??
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Old 22 November 2008, 09:15 AM   #51
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hey ryan...so do you understand the language a little bit??
i understand it fluently but i cant speak it.
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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?
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Old 22 November 2008, 09:54 AM   #52
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Depends on the place your going ryan_m. Just buy the rolex here in manila. I can get your brother a good discount
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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
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Old 22 November 2008, 11:15 AM   #54
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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.
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Old 22 November 2008, 11:39 AM   #55
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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 Man, I really need a different job.

Greetings from Cavite:

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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
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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 Man, I really need a different job.

Greetings from Cavite:



Man!!! Tagaytay!!!! I miss this place!!!! is it??hahahaah
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naku naman... that's lake taal with the volcano in the middle. definitely tagaytay near marcos 'palace in the sky'
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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!
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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.

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.
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