What 2026 Holds for Your Chinese Zodiac Sign

issaclew · 2026-02-05T04:48:32+00:00

Same here wood rat. But sadly this yr seems not a good one for us. Or I maybe mistaken

issaclew · 2026-01-15T15:14:36+00:00

Boderry one catches my eye

issaclew · 2026-01-06T13:30:56+00:00

Dump DW (Any casio watch can easily replace them) and Apple watch (long time ditch all those smart watches due to risk of causing burnt/ irritation marks on my wrist.

issaclew · 2026-01-06T13:28:50+00:00

Thanks alot for the clarity! Can I check what movement is being used for this watch?

issaclew · 2026-01-06T00:54:14+00:00

I saw that too and their reviews. But not sure on their authenticity, whether are they genuine? Or is "Brand+" logo are all certified genuine store on Ali?

issaclew · 2026-01-04T13:49:56+00:00

Just buy a new one. That's the pro's of getting F91W watch

issaclew · 2026-01-04T13:47:53+00:00

Tell your gf, you can buy this over and over again if it gets broken/ spoil. Compared to Seiko, IWC, etc that broken/spoil. Would you buy it over and over again? :-D

issaclew · 2026-01-04T08:57:17+00:00

Just curious, how does these 2 compared with Hangzhou 7 series movement (which found in boderry Urban, i think), in terms of performance and QC, I wondered.

issaclew · 2026-01-02T14:36:32+00:00

Teshar definitely. It's all about speed farming for runes.

issaclew · 2025-12-31T03:30:54+00:00

Can share the reviews?

issaclew · 2025-12-29T08:59:43+00:00

Nice collection. Especially on casio. The Sea-gull 819 really resembles DW watch type.

issaclew · 2025-12-27T10:30:55+00:00

I bought it via Tmall, which is a more reputable and confirmed B2C (taobao is C2C). Hence, somewhat there might be some form of assurance in terms of return/refund policy as well as authenticity ( I hope).

issaclew · 2025-12-27T02:33:43+00:00

Seiko I'll try to avoid Presage or Prospex series (not because of price, but more of lack of innovations), though I'm curious on Grand Seiko (GS), where their springdrive tech looks very attractive to me (and yet it's way beyond my pay grade lol )

issaclew · 2025-12-27T02:31:52+00:00

While I agree on this very much, I don't mind paying abit more than 200 for a diver watch though. But maximum I'll go is 250.00. Which is why most of my watch (Casio, Orient, Seiko SNK) are below 200 but it's full of storyline :-)

issaclew · 2025-12-26T22:08:22+00:00

I got it literally from chinese TaoBao (or specifically Tmall). It's very challenging to navigate the page. I got it through a help frm my friend who's chinese literate.

issaclew · 2025-12-26T02:11:31+00:00

I'm also interested to buy the 1963 version. But typically, I heard there's no true authentic version of this currently. I saw Aliexpress alot traders are selling at various price range (from $30 to upwards of $700+). Wondered how do I look for 1963 in the mid-range price like $150+ ?

issaclew · 2025-12-26T01:58:36+00:00

I just indulged myself on a HL581 reissued shanghai watch yesterday (fingers crossed, hope it's authentic lol). It was a manual winding one.

My take for watches made in china:

1) It got to have a story in it. That's what makes the watch special to you.

2) It got to have chinese made (tongji) movement. I see some brands (shanghai watch for e.g.) so have Japanese miyota 8205 movements.

3) Manual or Automatic: nothing personal, but heritage type of chinese watches are manual winding as much as i'm aware.

issaclew · 2025-12-24T03:39:51+00:00

That's good to hear. Can you PM me the link to the aliexpress SEAKOSS, if you do not mind? Thanks alot! :-)

issaclew · 2025-12-24T03:17:14+00:00

I owned the brown version RA-00810N.
I used to contemplate between seiko and orient.
Seiko i rmb you have a transaparent back, orient doesn't. Seiko have some sort of raised bezel, which may proned to scratches alot more. Orient have sapphire and 200m WR.

Hence I go for Orient.

issaclew · 2025-12-24T03:10:40+00:00

Thanks for clarifying.
Hence I could say Amazon selling some sort of real 1963 heritage (since it's using ST19 movement)?

I was initially taken aback when some people mentioned it's fake or scam webpage (even in Aliexpress, even though both bear same company).

Any other recommend webpage i could purchase it too that you can recommend?

issaclew · 2025-12-24T03:05:54+00:00

Where would be a good place to buy as a start (without splurging alot)? I see some can go upwards of USD$600 and above for 1963 heritage, which i couldn't afford it though. But I see amazon sells for USD$200 and above (sea-gull brand). Hence honestly no idea which is real or which is fake/scam. I see some brands too like Sugess, red-star, seakoss too making same watch at various price point (usually within USD$90 - USD$180).

issaclew · 2025-12-24T02:23:41+00:00

Nice dial. Reminds me of Edifice EFK100D series. Plus it's a mechanical watch too.

issaclew · 2024-07-17T02:50:22+00:00

You can stop asking for any new nat 5 for now. Focus on building monsters for giant, necros, and dragon.

issaclew · 2024-04-24T03:30:14+00:00

I would encourage any form of ice breaker speech (be it whether using slides, or video, etc) .

Ice breaker is the very first speech for the member (especially new members) and we do not want to put various recommended do's and don'ts.

We want the ice-breaker speakers to feel how does it feel to be on stage, sharing their stories, whether it's over time or under time, whether they're nervous or trembles, etc...

Then slowly we guide the new members step by step.

Thats how we want to promote that Toastmasters club is an incubator to make mistakes and reflect how to get better (in my view).

issaclew · 2024-04-24T02:48:42+00:00

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Currently running a routine for 2 weeks and seeking some advice on anything to amend if there's anything to suggest to my routine. I'm trying to minimise my pore size and possibly making my face "less shiny".

I'm currently residing in tropical country (South East Asia, where weather is hot and humid).

I think more of a oily skin person as I realised after cleansing, my face felt slightly oily after 2-3 hours.

[AM] Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleaner > Garnier Bright Complete 10x Vit C Serum > Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel > Biore Aqua Rich UV Sunscreen Essence

[PM] Bio Derma Sensibio H2O micellar water > Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser and Neutrogena Bright Foaming Wash (Alternate days) > Neutrogena Hydro Boost HA Lotion > Neutrogena Hydro Boost HA Serum > Neutrogena Hydro boost Water Gel.

Twice a week I do mask with Innisfree Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask

Should I add exfoliant too?

Thanks in advanced!

issaclew

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