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Our Timepieces feature for today, Tuesday, September 22, 2026, brings back a lot of familial memories to the author. This 1988 Seiko Quartz SQ 5Y23-8A60 was purchased new for US$295 by the author’s older brother, who was based in the United States after he joined the U.S. Navy in 1985. The brother sent the brand-new Seiko quartz watch, complete with ...

We at Power Wheels Magazine are known to be gluttons for punishment. We seem to take on difficult projects – cars, motorcycles, guitars, watches and, ahem… PR work – that some people will not touch with a 10-foot pole. In the past, we’ve taken on, worked on, and restored projects that have been left for dead or were becoming too ...

The Seiko Caliber 6309 automatic movement is famous not only as a rugged and reliable workhorse for the Japanese watchmaker’s extensive mechanical wristwatch model lineup, but also for its military pedigree. It powered the legendary 1976-1988 Seiko 6309 “Turtle” Diver’s Watch that was widely used by U.S. Navy SEALs and Special Forces in the post-Vietnam era. Despite being a civilian ...

The author waxes nostalgic about our Timepieces feature today, Saturday, September 19, 2026 because this particular vintage mechanical wristwatch means a lot to him. First and foremost, this 1982 Seiko 5 7009-3111 was given by his dear mother during his second year in college. Second, the watch was made in 1982, the year he graduated from High School. (Shout out ...

On Christmas Day 1969, Seiko launched the Seiko Quartz Astron, the world’s first commercial quartz wristwatch. This innovation changed watchmaking forever by using a battery-powered quartz crystal to keep near-perfect time. Compared to mechanical movements, Seiko quartz movements maintain a high level of accuracy up to within about 15 seconds per month. Aside from accuracy, quartz watches also require low ...

  GAC Philippines has been officially recognized as the “2026 Breakthrough Brand – Automotive” in Kantar’s 2026 BrandZ Spotlight on Philippine Brands report. GAC joins a prestigious roster of industry leaders honored across key consumer categories, including Banking, Health Supplements, Communication Providers, General Retailers, and Beers. This year’s Philippine accolades highlight excellence in retail and service sectors, with GAC and ...

Timepieces is investigating a 49-year-old anomaly. While doing an online search for information regarding our featured Seiko wristwatch for today, Thursday, September 17, 2026, we were confused and surprised to find that most horology websites list the 1977 Seiko 5 6319-7000 as having a “Peacock Blue” textured sunburst dial and a stainless steel case. As you can see, our Seiko ...

Amaron Philippines, the distributor of the popular Amaron automotive and motorcycle battery brand in the country, recently announced their participation in the much-anticipated 4×4, off-roading and overlanding event, the Trail Venture Epic Trophy. To be held at The Hamptons Caliraya, in Cavinti, Caliraya, Laguna from September 24 to 27, 2026, the exciting outdoor event has three main activities: The Trail ...

Amaron Philippines, the distributor of the popular Amaron automotive and motorcycle battery brand in the country, has once again signed up television host, lifestyle columnist, triathlete, and environmentalist Paolo Abrera as their brand ambassador and celebrity endorser. This is the fourth year of the collaboration between Amaron Philippines and Abrera. Aside from being an avid motorcyclist and car enthusiast, Abrera ...

Ford Motor Company has announced the appointment of Tim Wels as Managing Director of Ford Philippines, effective November 1, 2026. Currently serving as General Manager of Marketing and Strategy at Ford Australia, Wels will succeed Pedro Simoes, who will be returning to the Middle East. Wels will relocate to Manila and report directly to Andrew Birkic, Vice President of Sales ...