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Timepieces Thursdays: 2025 Luminox Navy SEAL 3500 Series

When we want to wear a wristwatch with the seal of approval of the U.S. Navy SEAL teams, we grab our two Luminox Navy SEAL 3500 Series timepieces. Launched in 2017, this military dive watch is a modern evolution of the classic Luminox 3001 series, the Swiss watchmaker’s iconic tactical dive watch. Its high-precision Ronda 515 quartz movement is housed ...

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1974-1988 Mitsubishi Minica F4:  Monch’s Minimal Project Car

Here at Power Wheels Magazine, we’re always on the lookout for the next project car. Even when fuel prices are astronomically high, the country is experiencing the onset of a possible recession, and the world is under the threat of a Super El Niño, we still take time to browse the Classified Ads or Facebook Marketplace to see if there ...

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Typhoon Queenie Fails to Derail the Successful Holding of the First-Ever Trail Venture Epic Trophy

Wednesday, September 23, 2026: As the country braced for torrential rains brought about by typhoon Queenie (international name: Surigae), several competing teams arrived at The Hamptons Caliraya in Cavinti, Laguna to prepare for the first-ever Train Venture Epic Trophy (TVET). While some parts of Luzon were drenched or even flooded by the typhoon, it was sunny and dry at Cavinti, ...

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Have a Super Experience Week from October 8 to 11, 2026 at BGC with BYD and DENZA

BYD Cars Philippines and DENZA Philippines are bringing the future of mobility closer to Filipino motorists as they kick off their Super Experience Week, a four-day showcase running from October 8 to 11, 2026 at the Bonifacio Global City (BGC) Amphitheater. Open to the public, the event brings together the brands’ latest electrified vehicles, advanced technologies, interactive activities, test-drive opportunities, ...

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Timepieces Thursdays: 1940s Gruen Veri-Thin “The Groom”

One of the oldest wristwatches in our collection is this Gruen Veri-Thin from the 1940s. The Gruen Watch Company was founded in 1894 in Cincinnati, Ohio by the father-and-son horologists, Dietrich and Frederick Gruen. Initially, they made pocket watches with watch movements designed in America and manufactured in Germany, but were later made in Switzerland. Most Gruen watches, including ours, ...

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OMODA & JAECOO Philippines Expands Aftersales Network Through Bosch Car Service Partnership

  OMODA & JAECOO Motor Philippines is expanding its aftersales reach through a partnership with Bosch Car Service, adding five service locations where customers can access vehicle maintenance, repairs, and warranty-related support. The partnership runs from December 2025 to December 2026 and covers selected Authorized Bosch Car Service facilities in Bacoor, Banawe, Sta. Rosa, Marikina, and Pasay. Services include Periodic ...

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NYX Opus Brings a New Dimension to Dining in Quezon City

A striking setting, an expansive menu, and thoughtful touches make this new destination from Vikings Group a place to gather, explore, and linger. The best dining experiences are about more than what’s on the plate. They’re about the atmosphere, the company, and the pleasure of discovering something new together. At NYX Opus, the newest destination from Vikings Group, those elements ...

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Vikings Luxury Buffet Tagaytay: A Grand Destination for Dining and Celebrations

Framed by Tagaytay’s cool climate and breathtaking scenery, Vikings Luxury Buffet Tagaytay brings together exceptional dining, elegant event spaces, and memorable experiences in one remarkable destination. Whether you’re planning a family celebration, a romantic wedding, a corporate gathering, or simply a special meal with friends, this impressive venue offers a setting made for coming together. Inspired by the charm of ...

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After “Seikos in September”, Power Wheels Magazine Will Regularly Feature “Timepieces” Every Thursday

It’s already the 1st of October 2026! How time really flies when you’re having fun! We hope that you, our dear readers and followers, enjoyed the opening salvo of our Timepieces section here in Power Wheels Magazine. After featuring thirty-four of our personal Seiko wristwatches for 30 days in “Seikos in September”, we shall now be regularly featuring various watches ...

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