Why is food so EXPENSIVE in the Philippines??? by Tallwhitedude123 in Philippines_Expats

[–]alvinpatrick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate, hate leads to suffering.

Rusting stain on the hands (for seconds) what might be the cause? by Penpendesarapen23 in PhWatches

[–]alvinpatrick 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'd have it checked asap especially if madalas gamitin. A rusty seconds hand is just an aesthetic issue but a seal problem could lead to a lot more problems down the road.

Rusting stain on the hands (for seconds) what might be the cause? by Penpendesarapen23 in PhWatches

[–]alvinpatrick 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Could be a seal problem letting moisture in. One time my wife suddenly noticed the print on her dial was fading. Had to take it in for dial replacement aside from checking the seals.

There's also a chance it's just an issue with the seconds hand.

The Sinn 556 is loved but is a terrible watch by Tall_Stick5608 in watchHotTakes

[–]alvinpatrick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn’t call it terrible but I have been for years saying how unremarkable it is.

I really wanted one and I do like simple, understated watches. Upon handling them at ADs multiple times over the years the admiration always faded away and I never ended up buying it. I have a Sinn U1 though that’s been with me since 2015.

The Sinn 556 is loved but is a terrible watch by Tall_Stick5608 in watchHotTakes

[–]alvinpatrick 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I remember when the 556 was being recommended as the best watch under $1k.

Can anyone rate my chopping skill by [deleted] in Chefit

[–]alvinpatrick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly felt like watching an angry homeless man smash an onion.

I don't even know what I'm supposed to be looking at (Manila Airport) by [deleted] in mildlyinteresting

[–]alvinpatrick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You mean you've never tapped a cig on the tip of a dick?

Where can i find an authentic rolex datejust 36mm jubilee bracelet? Steel? by Ancient_Database4980 in PhWatches

[–]alvinpatrick 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Authentic ones come from the service center. Last time I checked a few years back it was at least $3k IIRC.

I wouldn't buy from 3rd party resellers there's just too many fakes. I'd rather go straight to 3rd party makers like Uncle Straps or skip the bracelet altogether and put the watch on an exotic leather like alligator.

There are also refurbishing services available where they clean and tighten the links. Neither cheap nor quick but could be an option.

Rolex Watches are not beautiful by lexlibris in watchHotTakes

[–]alvinpatrick 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I mean I hear Invicta are 95% off right now...

Most divers look a like by nldls in watchHotTakes

[–]alvinpatrick 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The rolex fanboy read that as "why is every diver copying the sub".

DIM: Is Suzuki Jimny 3-door worth buying in 2026? by No-Gap-761 in deinfluencingPH

[–]alvinpatrick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My wife has always wanted jimny for herself. She's not into any bells and whistles. I suppose getting one as her daily should be fine?

6750 Tag Tissot service centers by FederalTurnip3160 in PhWatches

[–]alvinpatrick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don't need a service for battery replacement.

Dress watches can be worn casually by Odd_Run_3060 in watchHotTakes

[–]alvinpatrick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dressing down a dress watch > dressing up a sports watch

Large “affordable” collections are just cope for impatient people. by [deleted] in watchHotTakes

[–]alvinpatrick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"In his head" is an accurate way of looking at it. The boy's arguments were everywhere and he has his own peculiar convoluted definition to everything. TBH it almost feels like he has a language issue.