While I would certainly like to think I'm well-off enough to afford the pricey genuine leather…read morestraps one would get for their watch, I'm too cheap to get it from Asprey. I often have it done at some small watch repair stalls that I'd encounter somewhere, but I'm also a steady customer at Three S Gift Shop at Farmer's Plaza. There are a number of similar establishments in the building, but I've always felt a little more welcome there as the staff are a little more attentive and responsive to your needs. They've whole racks of straps there which won't necessarily empty your wallet, and good different kinds at that. I've always felt like the straps I've seen at the bigger, more expensive places (whichever those are) look too cumbersome for my taste. Are they genuine leather? Ask them that. Really all I care about is that it looks nice on my tiny wrists. They sell and repair various watches and clocks too, of course. While I have a preference to avoid bling with a humble leather watch, I'm quite taken with and I just might by this rose gold Casio number they have on display. There's always a booth that sells cheap, discounted watches by the hallway too, so if you're itching for some cheap timekeeper to up your wardrobe, drop by and have a look.

good prices, wide selection of watches, 18k gold jewelry and watch straps that are cheaper than…read moreother malls in metro manila. loyal customer.

I gave this store an extra star for having one of the coolest names in SM Megamall. So much fun and…read moreentertainment can be had from poking fun at this store's name. I-watch you, bathing when the moon drops below zero degrees in a milkshake of puddles and stones. Okay, maybe that wasn't as funny or punny as I wanted it to be but you get the point. Anyway, the store again sells watch straps. What is up with all these stores nowadays that sell watch straps? How can three of these things exist in a single mall without eating each other's competition to the point that they cant even earn a profit anymore? Heck if I know. Anyway, their choices are okay and so are the prices. I don't think there's any reason why you should stay away from this one when you're looking for a watch strap, nor can I come up with a reason why you should stick with it too.

Service is exceptional with the staff both knowledgeable and accommodating. The product range is…read morefairly extensive and reasonably priced (pleather/ leather straps cost between Php 300-450, metal straps cost Php 1,800)

Rado, Tissot, Seiko and Tag Heuer live here - the good stuff. A nice respite from the fashion…read morewatches that are everywhere else in the mall. Small, but a good selection, and they have authorized service personnel here, too.

This is a branch of National Book Store, the largest bookstore and offices supply store chain in…read morethe Philippines. They have been around for almost a 100 years now, so they way they run there business is very professional. This branch is a bit smaller than the one in Market Market, so if they run out of items, you can also drop by the market market branch. This branch has a good selection of books, special promo items, pens, stationary and arts and crafts. It doesn't get that busy in this branch, so if you have the time it's better to go here because it's a relaxing experience browsing around. You can also order books here, but it's more expensive than doing it yourself through amazon. They require a 50% downpayment and if it has to come from overseas it takes around 4 weeks.

I've recently found myself taking a little bit more interest in horology. I have no idea why it…read moretook me this much time, hahaha punny right, to get into watches. Nowadays, when I pass by a store that sells watches I can't help but stare at some of the brands and models that they have put up on sale. Chronos is a store for the rich. I'll avoid beating around the bush. Some of the brands that you'll see here are Longines and Omega. For the benefit of those who are not into watches I have to say that these are really expensive brands. I mean, a brand new Omega Speedmaster Professional costs somewhere around one hundred ninety thousand pesos. Those of you horologically inclined might want to stop by this place and look at some of their more amazing pieces up for display and salivate as I do when I look at them. If you have the money, go ahead and by something.

Charriol is a classic jewelry brand that was popular especially when I was in high school. This…read morepiece of jewelry was such a hit among my friends and I back then. Originally called Phillipe Charriol until they shortened it to just Charriol. They sell quite a range of stuff like bangles, bracelets, watches, necklaces, earrings and rings. They have a unique design that is composed of cables intertwined. These cables come in all shapes and colors. You can choose from Gold, Silver, Bronze or even Black. I love that it stands out when worn since they are famous for their cable jewelry. My personal favorite is the Barrel cable jewelry bracelet in Black. I think this piece just matches with everything that I wear. It isn't also too heavy on the wrist and the materials used don't cause me any skin allergies. If you're looking at reasonably priced jewelry, do drop by Charriol.

Watches are a thing for me. I usually read artiles on some of the latest watches and read up…read morewikipedia articles on the history, culture and engineering involved in watchmaking. That said, quartz watches tend to bore me. They are, from a practical perspective, superior to mechanical watches, but they are less romantic and fascinating. WSI is a store that sells handsome looking quartz watches. Anyone looking to buy themselves a good quartz or maybe for someone special can walk right in here and look at there vast collection. They have watches from designer labels such as Armani and Michael Korrs. You won't find anything extraordinary here though, so if you're looking for something tremendously special or different, this place just isn't it sadly. But, if you're looking for a nice watch to give say a teenager or someone who's just starting out there career, then I'd recommend that you stop by and buy something from here.

Vintage Grail, which is located at The Peninsula Manila right in the middle of Makati CBD, has an…read moreinsane collection of vintage and modern watches - just about everything you can't seem to find anywhere else. I walked in and came across a wide range of vintage Rolex Daytona and GMT models and a full lineup of Patek Philippe Nautilus and Aquanaut watches up for sale. They mentioned that they can source watches from around the world as well. Definitely a must visit for watch collectors who happen to be in Makati!