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Seikos in September #13: 1975 Seiko 7006-7120

Timepieces is going back to the Disco Era! Groovy, man! Our featured Seiko wristwatch for today, Sunday, September 13, 2026, is this highly distinct, groovy, vintage 7006-7120 from February 1975. With a unique, squared-off cushion case design that is 36 mm wide and 41 mm long, this wristwatch has a blocky, geometric architecture that feels larger on the wrist than ...

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Seikos in September #12: 1974 King Seiko 5626-7113

The King Seiko series is Seiko’s flagship heritage line of high-grade mechanical watches along with the Grand Seiko series. Introduced in 1961 to lead the advancement of premium Japanese watchmaking, the King Seiko (KS) models offered sharp, geometric “Grammar of Design” aesthetics, high-end mechanical movements, and dials that celebrate Japanese culture. Our Timepieces feature this Saturday, September 12, 2026, is ...

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Seikos in September #11: 1971 Seiko Diamatic 7006-6020

A portmanteau is a blend of two words to form a new one. Seiko’s Diamatic model blended “Dia” from Diashock, Seiko’s exclusive shock-proof system, and “Matic” from “automatic” or the self-winding mechanical movement, which were two of Seiko’s significant engineering achievements of the 1960s and 1970s. For our Timepieces feature this Friday, September 11, 2026, we take a look at ...

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Seikos in September #10: 1971 Seiko Chariot 2201-8000

Some pundits may dismiss this 1971 Seiko Chariot 2201-8000 as just another “old watch”, especially when they notice that the printed Roman numerals IX and X (9 and 10) on its blue dial has already faded. Little do they know that this vintage dress watch is a highly collectible and sought-after Japan Domestic Market (JDM) Seiko from the early ‘70s. ...

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Seikos in September #3: 1965 Seiko Sportsman 661990

We appreciate you taking a peek into the new Timepieces section of your Power Wheels Magazine. To generate more interests in this section, especially among Seiko watch enthusiasts, we will endeavor to feature a different Seiko wristwatch from our own collection each and every day this September. This Thursday, September 3, 2026, we look at our Seiko Sportsman wristwatch (Reference ...

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Seikos in September #2: 1964 Seikomatic Slimdate 841990

Thank you for logging in to your Power Wheels Magazine and for your interest in our new Timepieces section. To launch this new section, we shall be featuring a different Seiko wristwatch from our own collection each and every day of the month of September. Today, the 2nd day of September, 2026, we take a look at a Seikomatic Slimdate ...

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Seikos in September #1: 1964 Seiko Lord Marvel 15023

Welcome to the inaugural post in our new “Timepieces” section of your Power Wheels Magazine! We’ve observed that automobile and motorcycle enthusiasts tend to be enthusiasts of watches and horology as well. It must be the mechanical connection between cars, motorcycle and watches. After all, whether the timepiece is mechanical or quartz, there are wheels and gears that drive the ...

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Letting Go (of Project Cars) is Easier Said Than Done

After I turned 60 in July last year and legitimized my dual citizenship – I’m a Filipino citizen and now a proud senior citizen – my wife Shawie and I decided that we should simplify our lifestyle. My idea of lifestyle simplification was to go out less and to stay home more, especially since I greatly value my privacy. However, ...

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Trail Venture Epic Trophy Holds Competitors’ Briefing at Transcorp HQ

The countdown to this year’s most exciting and highly anticipated 4×4 competition and overlanding event, the Trail Venture Epic Trophy (TVET), has begun with a month to go! To be held on September 24-27 at The Hamptons Caliraya, in Laguna, the very first TVET has attracted a large number of participants for the various activities during the four-day four-part event. ...

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Denza Alabang: How a Premium Automotive Dealership Should Be

If you haven’t heard of Denza yet, don’t fret. This Chinese premium car brand was introduced into the Philippine market in February 2026 with the launch of the Denza D9 premium passenger van followed by the Denza B5 premium midsize SUV and the Denza B8 premium full-size SUV in March. And if you don’t know yet, Denza is to BYD ...

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