Chotovelli Watch

My reliable Technomarine is already dying on me. Literally! The hands are still moving (which tells me the battery is still ok), but whenever I leave for work, I noticed how I have to synchronize it, almost every f-ing day! Im no watch connoisseur, aside from the fact that I cannot afford to be one, but this only means something. I need to get a new one! I've been checking the Toy Watch with all the colors and spunky designs (actually dreaming). But realized, I have always preferred my watch in black for a more classic, sophisticated, and masculine look. Lo and behold, I stumbled upon this gorgeous timepieces, now available in the Philippines, and the prices very reasonable.

Chotovelli Pilot Watches are from Torino Italy. According to their website, these watches are powered by an Alfa Romeo Twin Spark Engine (wow, sounds luxurious to me! haha!).










These are my top picks, but the last is my favorite, since it's the only one I can afford, haha! Oh well time to work for this.

You can buy Chotovelli watches here and at T Florencio Jewelry, Shangri-La Hotel Makati.

P.S. Prices are subject to change so please check their website.

Photos via Italwatchmanila.

Trainspotting

Me and P made a deal, to have a LomoDay every weekend. Aside from running out of places to go, we are now officialy on a budget since we are saving up for our first trip together. As a couple we never really subscribed to the "usual"(movie and dinner). We'd rather go to the beach or anywhere away from the city, than go to malls and bars with all the noise, and pollution. With our lomos in tow, and the the sight of airplanes and exotic flea markets, we decided to hit the streets of Manila for our first Lomo Day. First stop, Hidalgo Street in Quiapo where we had our films processed and to get new rolls. Mine was easy since 35 mm's everywhere, while P struggled to get a 120. He ended up getting a 120 but only in black and white, while lucky me had all the options from an Agfa, Fuji, Kodak and the cheap Lucky (Another post for that Quiapo trip).

Here are P's photos taken at the train station on our way home.



I love the metal panels in the ceiling which reminds me of Euro train stations



Unfortunately taking pictures inside the train is not allowed (according to the guard), boo...

LRT Station Recto

Photos taken using Diana+ and Kodak 120mm Black & white film