I am a fan of Hello Kitty since I was a child. So when these cases came out in the market - all I thought was - would there be one for a Samsung Note 2 model? The colors I see the most is hot pink - or fuchsia pink - I am not sure whatever pink type of color it is but its just girly teenage pink, and so I forgot about it.

I attempted to buy one and had tried to hold this case one time, but since I don't have my phone with me, I didn't buy it as I don't want to waste my money in case the fit's not right. Also, the vendor's asking price was P250, which I think is quite too much for a case.

When I searched for it online - I was surprised its on the web, here's the online photo:

This is not my photo - credits to the owner

I asked again one day - really interested this time, and another vendor gave it to me for P190 so I bought it.

Here are my shots:

Boxed case - front

Back portion - in cute striped pink

Out of the box - its soft and a bit loose

Here's the fit on my phone:

I had to match the wallpaper and it looked fab! Very girly!

Hello Kitty's head is kinda thick - but was nicely done

Here's what I can say about this case:

Pros:

- It's cheap at P190 which is a haggled price. I could probably get this at Divi for P150
- It's made of silicone rubber and is soft to the touch and nice to hold - gives a good grip. Color and design is cute and eye catching.
- Gives added protection to my phone given that it is made of rubber and absorbs shock (from falls)
- The white material of Hello Kitty's head is easy to clean - you wipe it with a cloth and its perfectly clean and white again
- The overall cleanliness of the phone case is not hard to maintain or perhaps my hands are probably clean all the time whenever I hold my phone. The pink color of the case remained clean pink all throughout a month that I used it.


Cons:
- The gold heart chain is cute and nice but after a week I got tired of it.
- My 2 year old daughter has removed the decor ribbon (upper left at the back) after just a week of use - I had to use some superglue to stick it back together and I had to glue it back twice.
- I decided to remove the heart chain attached to the ribbon because its weight somehow pulls the ribbon.


There you go - if you will buy a case like this make sure to check the fit first and the product very well. I am obsessive compulsive to details - when I bought this pink color I had to choose between the red one and this one. I was hoping to buy the red because its Hello Kitty's original color but its fit on my phone is bad and loose and there are some distortions on the design (Hello Kitty's head). The pink one was just perfect. I also checked out the black version of this from a different store but its material is quite rough and loose and there are some ugly damages on the design so I didn't buy it. I am hoping to get some more cases like this one but in a different design. On my next trip to Divi I will hunt for these: (These photos are from the web - credits to the sites who own them)




Update: As of December 2015, I had bought another one in black color. I couldn't resist because the seller was giving it to me for P160 only. Here it is:

The morning after I turned 18, I dyed my hair on my own - using a cheap China made hair dye.
Maybe I wasn't that thrilled with the results - because at age 33 is when I dyed my hair again.
This time I used Revlon Colorsilk - which I won't be reviewing yet since I failed to take some photos.
Anyway, I am now trying Kolours because I am curious how the product performs given its affordable price at P238.00

I bought the Medium Brown shade - I've been eyeing L'oreal's Excellence Creme in Chocolate Brown (priced at P495) but since currently I am a stay at home mom I can't bring myself to buy an expensive hair color as of the moment. Anyway, I wanted a subtle color - dark brown that would match my dark brown eyes. (Yes, I really have natural dark brown eyes - some would ask if I am wearing contacts).




As you can perhaps read on the box - it boasts that their product is best for Asian hair - that it has "perfected the right formulation" to penetrate dark, thick Asian hair - it also mentioned about it being a non drip and cream based formulation - and its Color Retention Technology. Okay we'll see!

Forgive my head shot, my hair is a mess - but this is what my hair looked like before coloring. I colored my hair back in March using Revlon ColorSilk and a cheap hair dye shampoo in August.



Here's my observation while using Kolours:

Pros:
- It is affordable
- It doesn't have a strong chemical smell
- It includes 2 sachets of after color conditioner
- I did a patch test as a precaution, but I can't wait 48 hours so I used it after 12 hours only - no allergic reactions for me

Cons:
-  I hate it that the cream coloring is housed on a toothpaste like tube - its so hard to get all the product out, I messed some of it on my shirt while I was trying to squeeze the tube.
- Its hard to take the product off of my skin - I forgot to put some petroleum jelly on my neck and ears and face so if you are using this do not forget to put some petroleum jelly.



Here are my shots a day after I applied Kolours:

Under fluorescent light - no flash - taken inside our house

Shot with flash

No flash - taken outside - natural daylight

For now I can say I am satisfied with Kolours. I may try L'oreal or Bigen soon to compare but for now I am good with this product. I love that it gave my hair a subtle hint of dark brown under a fluorescent light (indoors) and a more rich dark brown color under natural daylight (outdoors) which is really what I wanted. I hate a loud reddish orangey brown color and believe it or not that happened to me when I tried Revlon Colorsilk and I had to correct it in 2 days so I bought another dark brown Revlon Colorsilk to tone it down so I spent about P800 in a month with Revlon.

I will edit this and add more feedback in a month or two. We'll see what happens.

UPDATE:

After 2 months and a week, my roots (black) are now visible. I bought two more boxes of these  (same shade Medium Brown and Thai Tamarind) because they were on sale last Christmas. (Buy 1 take 1 for P256 @ SM) I am satisfied with Kolours although I noticed that my hair sheds quite a lot these days. I've been suffering from hairfall for quite sometime now anyway and I don't really think its because of this hair dye. I bought the L'oreal Fashion Excellence too in Ashy Nude Brown and I will probably use that first to compare and will post reviews too!

Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored review.

I've known Myra E products for years. I can't exactly say that all their products are my favorite but because they are of good quality I wouldn't think twice buying them again especially if they are on sale. That's right! Their skin products are on sale at 20% off - except for my favorite BB cream. But their compact powder is on sale too! The promo sale is good for the whole month of October so I decided to stop by Watson's to grab 'em.

I only paid P150 for all these!

When I bought these, I was suffering from severe skin itching due to a mild allergy attack. My arms and legs and my face got so itchy with red rashes. So I made it a point to drop by at Watson's to buy Myra products to somehow relieve my skin from dryness and itching because I am confident it would help because of their Vitamin E content.

The lotion and facial moisturizer somehow helped. My skin continued to itch but I am glad it wasn't dry thanks to these. I love that both are not thick - and are easy to apply and not hot on the skin.

My favorite among this purchase is their Vitasmooth shine free face powder. I was looking for an Ivory shade but its not available anywhere. Anyway, I wanted a powder that I could use at home to keep my face oil free. I've considered this would be good for that purpose especially because it has Vitamin E and its very affordable.



The powder has SPF15 which is a bonus. As the box said, it is a light face powder - mild and gentle and safe for everyday use. I bought this powder too about 4 years ago and I can say they haven't changed their packaging at all.

Smaller than most compacts, I would prefer to bring this and put it on my sling bag or clutch bag.

It won't expire until 2017! Most companies put their products on sale because they're about to expire.

The shade I bought 4 years ago was Ivory - this one I bought now being the Natural shade, I flinched when I first opened the compact - its too dark LOL. Anyway - it wasn't that bad when I applied it on my face. So this would be my home face powder for now. I love its light scent and the smooth puff. It really does remove the shine on my face. My face looked healthier than ever especially now that it has recovered from rashes.

At this point I would say that their BB cream is still my favorite among all their products. Its cheap at P99 and gives my face a nice matte glowing finish. It has SPF 15 and enriched with Vitamin E and Minerals and it's hypoallergenic too. I also love that its packaged in a very small tube bottle unlike other BB creams - which makes it easy to carry in my kikay kit.



Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored review.

Whenever I go out, whether it be the market or mall - I always make it a point to buy something for myself - I love cheap finds! Sometimes the items I buy are too cheap the quality sucks but then lesson learned - and sometimes I am amazed how good they are given the price. So here's what I bought so far in the last couple of months:

At Landmark Trinoma - a Marilyn Monroe mirror compact for P90:


This is an elegant compact, a crystal cut glass covers Marilyn's picture making it a bit thick and quite heavy but nonetheless this compact is gorgeous. If you pull it out of your bag to check your lipstick or your face - you wouldn't be embarrassed because it is stylish enough!

At a Sampu sampu lang store in the market: Cute vintage mirrors for P10 each and a lipstick case with mirror for also P10:



These mirrors are cute! I find them very convenient in my cosmetics kit at home, because you just pull it out in the bag and put it in front of your face, no need to open compared to compacts.
They're only P10 each so I got these two! The pink one has a glossy material, doesn't look P10 to me - the white one has a matte finish but its details are cute too! The lipstick compact case is superb in quality for P10 only and it has a lovely oriental design. I always buy my lipstick compact cases from Sampu sampu - I bought another one the other day:


 Lipstick compact cases are a must have whenever you carry a lipstick, this way when you try to reapply your lipstick or lip balm you wouldn't be fumbling in your bag for a mirror anymore.


Next, a mini sling bag from Divisoria, this is P100 only! I couldn't believe its price and I bought one right away! Believe me these sells at P249 - P299 at the SM store! How did I know? I've considered buying a sling bag last December and had to check all that they have, I bought one and gave it as a gift but that one was P200 - the slings are the same, they just put an SM tag price on it and its more than double!

Ooops sorry for the wrong angle, I can't seem to upload the photo in its correct orientation - but look at the details of this bag, I liked the carved square and diamonds design.

It has 3 pockets inside, in the middle there is a thinner smaller pocket perfect for your money, the other 2 pockets for cellphones and other small stuff.

The buckle and side locks are plated light gold - not a loud gold color but still nice, the strap is threaded in zigzag style but adjustable.

The studded versions of these sling bags are also available for about P120 whereas at the mall its P250. I plan to go back soon and will probably buy one for gifting.


Next, Perfect Bun Makers from China - I got these from Sampu Sampu stores too, the large one is P20 and the smaller one is P10:

The back of the packaging has instructions in English and Chinese - with an illustration. It can also be used for french twists but I haven't tried it.

I had a hard time using the small one, maybe this was intended for little girls? I ended up using it for a bun on a half pony and it looks decent. Save your money and settle for the longer one. After I bought this I tried it on right away (the long one) and I was amazed! It gave me a good looking bun, and its not heavy! There's a slit in the middle where you put your hair on and push at the edge then roll and snap- I didn't need a hair pin because it stayed put. This is made of a very light foam with a bendable slim metal inside that you can easily bend - what a wonderful cheap product!
Had I known this before, I wouldn't have purchased my Hotbuns! It is so darn easy to use  because there is no need to fumble for a button to put the bun together. But I can tell that the Hot buns should be saved for special occasions because it gives you a thicker bun look - this one, if you have thin hair like mine, you would have to probably use hairpins to hide the black foam, but I didn't do that because I would only be using this at home.



From a Vente store - Fen Ling brush

Vente stores are like the Sampu Sampu stores in the market - the only difference is that they are located inside shopping malls. They used to sell all items at P20, but now they sell small toys or cosmetics and faux jewelry priced P20 and up. So while I checking out their items one day, the exact same day I bought my cheap brush rolls inside Robinson's department stores - I happen to chance on this one - a Fen Ling Brush!





I was attracted to this brush because its small and the bristles are dense and soft looking. ( I was not sure then because it was in a box and you are not allowed to open it to check it out first). Its more of a Kabuki but with a longer handle. It looks like an Ecotools brush too! I thought about it for a little less than 5 minutes then bought it for P120. I thought I was getting a bargain because they sell this brush at Lazada for P250 - P300. After a few weeks I saw this brush too at Landmark Trinoma for about P90.


Anyway I didn't regret buying this cutie because its bristles are suuuuper soft! The first time I washed it, only 2 strands shed. It dried up in an hour when I placed it in front of a fan.

Look at that - it's so fluffly!

I love using this brush to apply my powder foundation. The good thing about this brush is its quality and price - and if lose it, I wouldn't cry because its not expensive!

I was still in grade school when I first heard of the brand Baby-G. I don't really know what their products looked like - but it was so popular at school that word of mouth is you are cool if you own one, that it is a very tough (durable) watch for girls from the popular G-Shock maker - and very expensive!

Growing up, I realized my fondness for watches. I mean as a girl I've been into chandelier and stud gem earrings and bracelets like bangles and the swarovski jewels and other accessories stuff - but watches are really my kind of thing. I remember that when I was a child I saw a yellow Hello Kitty watch at a department store. Twas love at first sight - I can't stop thinking about that watch so I saved up for it and bought it. The watch has a white dial with a very cute Hello Kitty in the middle and some flowers. I knew back then that it wasn't original because it didn't come from a Gift gate or Sanrio store. But to me it looks authentic- the quality and color of the Hello Kitty drawing on the face of the watch is flawless.

So as soon as I started earning I purchased a lot of watches to go with my office wardrobe -- cheap ones priced at P100 -P150 ($2-$3). I can even remember buying a fake black Rado watch for P150, a fake Gucci bangle watch with colored interchangeable rings for P500, and another fake white Charriol bangle watch - but I was very happy about all these because they are fashionable and cheap!

Anyway going back- so my watches would go out of battery, rust or cause some allergy on my wrist. I would forget about them -give or throw them away and buy new ones because I can afford it.
They are like "disposable watches."

Then I guess my tastes went it into some kind of upgrade -and this started after seeing Valentino watches one day at a store. They were in this tall glass cabinet - their designs are copied from popular brands - Giordano, Fossil, Guess, Mango, DKNY and many more.
I  bought a white strapped one (Giordano version) with a rectangular dial with faux white diamonds on the edges. I didn't stop from there and bought 6 more watches from Valentino in a couple of months. Their watches are great, they are durable enough and they look expensive! Those watches are still in my drawer and they are still working! I just have to replace their straps and batteries if I want to use them again though. Their watches price range from P500-P1200 now and their designs and collections have expanded.

My Valentino watches

I forgot Valentino and soon bought this very tiny watch by Val Constantine - the dial is small like a button and I love it very much also because of its band - it has gems on it! Yellow and white gems! It was my first expensive watch at P1,500.00 (for me this range is expensive given the fact I only buy P100 peso watches before) - then in 3 months I bought a Mango watch on sale at watch shop in SM North. I got it for P2,500 when it was originally priced at P4,000. Then after about a year a Casio watch on sale too at P1,200 from its original price of P2995. I marvel at the fact that the straps of these watches are stainless steel. It means no more itching on my wrist.

In this photo: My Casio, Mango and Val Constantine watches

So it goes that I now have a drawer full of my new watches including the Valentino ones. I love the versatility of these watches and how they compliment my outfit. On Fridays at work we are allowed to dress down - t shirts and jeans. One of my colleagues started selling Class A  watches (or in short - fake) for a P100 each. I noticed my other co-worker wearing her white whale Baby- G. I clamored I want one too! So I got a pink one the next day and boy was I so happy! It looked so sporty and girly and cute on my wrist. After buying that watch I remembered wearing t-shirts more often so I could wear my pink Baby- G.

However, I noticed that in a few months, the buttons and lock of my cute watch started to rust. I had eventually stopped wearing it. So I checked eBay for an original Baby-G version of the one I have - I was shocked it was priced at P3,600+!



After about a year, I'm already aware of Baby-G's newer designs and was kinda hopeful to at least buy one (original) for myself. From googling Baby G- I fell in love with these two:


I only look at them online but never bought either one because they are painfully expensive for me. The price of these watches back in 2013 ranges about P4000 and above. I settled instead for a hot pink Casio Pop tone watch. I got this brand new for P1,500 from an online seller. I don't have it anymore but here it is:
(This is not my photo - credits to the owner)



Meanwhile, I was not aware that there are fake versions of the Baby-G Neon Illuminator series because the watch has no 3rd hand (seconds) and has a small digital portion aside from its 3 dimensional analog design - I thought that this feature of the Baby-G is hard to copy. Anyway, you wouldn't see this fake Baby-Gs  in any bazaar before unlike those fake G-Shock watches - they are everywhere!

So another coworker sold these imitation Baby G watches and I am just super amazed that of course I bought one!
For P350 for a (they call it Class A) Baby G - the price isn't that bad. If you look at the watch from afar - worn by another person you wouldn't recognize right away that it is fake. I don't have that watch anymore because I gave it away - after buying an original one. But here's what it looked like - mine was pure black and the roman numerals are light blue. (This is not my photo - credits to the owner)

The watch worked fine - I mean its functions- from the hourly alarm, the digital round window and the watch hands showing accurate time - I'm not sure about the alarms though because I didn't try to use it.
Then I finally spotted an imitation of my favorite BGA 130 1BJF from a watch shop at the mall. I haggled and got it for P250. I also gave that one away but here's exactly what it looked like: (This is not my photo - credits to the owner) 

The first one on the left is the Class A version of  BGA 130 1BJF- the rest looks very fake

I've worn that watch for months or probably a year. It became my favorite that I stopped wearing the other one! It looked a lot like the original because of its color: hot pink and black - up close its not that bad - my friends thought it was the real thing. Looking closely you can tell right away its not real because the background color on the digital part of the fake one is colorless - while the original is black. The Casio logo of the fake one is larger - and the watch light is orange.

So in 2014 my husband asked me what I want for my birthday and of course I have nothing in mind but an original Baby-G. I checked eBay Philippines for reputable sellers and decided I wanted a Baby-G watch that doesn't have an imitation/Class A version yet. Without thinking too much I settled for this one:  (This is not my photo - credits to the owner)

 This is my wrist wearing it :-)
This Baby-G is from their smoky color series, newly released that time I bought it.
Baby-G BGA-131-8B - price ranged at P4999 to P5200 that time and I think P6995 at Time Depot. I got it for P4,500.00 - absolutely brand new - complete with box, manuals and tin can.
This is a very lovely feminine watch. Its material is not shiny - its a matte stone grey color and the face is a very light pink shade including the round digital portion. The numbers are 3d but colored whitish pink.

In the dark, it looks lovely when you press the button for illumination:



After 3 months I decided to buy another one, a black color that I can use on a daily basis since I mostly wear black t-shirts at work. I bought this using my own money for getting paid during the holidays.
I got it for P4,100 from a power-seller on eBay - Ivanandsophia - they sell original and brand new G-shock and Baby-G watches - free cash on delivery. I am very pleased with their service by the way!

Casio Baby-G BLX-103-1ER

The black allover color of the watch is complimented with a silver/ mirror-like dial which made it an all around, simple yet appealing watch - but I am careful to always wear silver earrings to match it.


After having two, I am still restless so after 3 months - by October 2014, I bought my 3rd Baby-G.
I never really liked this one that much but the fact that it was brand new and cheap for P3000 which is a great bargain- I couldn't resist. I got it from the same seller where I bought my first Baby G from.

BG-1005A-2DR

This Baby-G's gold dial against the black digital face is captivating. I love the combination! It is very sporty and eye-catching because of its color - royal blue and although transparent, its color still stood out.


I stopped my (Baby-G) watch buying frenzy after my 3rd purchase.  Then I fell in love with this:
(This is not my photo - credits to the owner) 

But I settled for this one - I bought this as as second hand item from eBay at P1600. Not bad since the store price for a brand new one is P2500 -P3200 - and this is hard to find. (This is my photo - taken from my Instagram account)

Casio Poptone LAW-25D-4AV

It is a cute watch! (This is not my photo - credit goes to the owner)

The pink digital dots on the background of the dial serves as seconds. They pop in and out all 10 of them. Looking at these dots make me smile. The digital indicator inside the heart can be changed to day, date, time or seconds - just like the Anadigi watches of Baby-G.


I also swapped! Swap watches by Tomato time.





I think I got this for P800 - 900. It has a free extra strap and I chose the black one.
Later then I bought only a face to go with the black strap I had - the silver glitter face - it was perfect!

Actual photos of my Swap watches

There was this particular model of the Baby-G that I wanted so badly to have. Its kinda rare now and hard to find. However, I also kept contemplating and was trying to convince myself as well that its an old fashioned type of design - that I could do better with another, until one day when we were in my baby's clinic for a check-up, and it happened that I was looking out when a car pulled up in front and a woman got out, she has an appointment with her baby too; and so in full view from the time she stepped out of her car and slammed her door - her Baby-G caught my eye. My heart stopped. Until then I realized this watch is gorgeous and eye catching in person because of its gold color - gold lock and buttons. I was green with envy and I finally have to admit that I am totally in love with the BG 6901-1 and that I should have one too!

(This is not my photo - credits to the owner) 



I kept mentioning it to my husband, that I wanted this particular watch - he dismissed it saying I should choose another model because its hideous and downright tacky. By February 2015 - there was a new posting for only 1pc of a brand new BG 6901-1 on eBay.ph!  

I prayed so hard that no one else would buy it. Though my husband didn't like its color and style - he finally gave in and gave me money for it! I got it for P3900.00

Here's a shot I took after the parcel was delivered:

My first thought after receiving the package: Finally I have one! I was very pleased

I consider this a classic designed beauty. Way back, I never thought of buying this type of color - black and gold. But seeing this beauty in person, shiny and simple but eye catching and elegant, I wanted it and now that I have it I am in love with it period. I can now wear simple gold earrings while wearing only T-shirts with this watch!

I stopped working late December 2014 to stay home and take care of my kids. On my spare time I surf social media or window shop at eBay or olx. By looking, I fell in love with another watch- the BA 112-1A. (Silly I know!)

Credits to the owner. This is one of the photos I always looked at back then - the watch is simply stunning.

The price of the BA 112-1A is steep. As of March this year as a new model (late 2014 release, I think) this sells at P5500 - P6000. Mall price is P6995. I just couldn't afford it. I had to make a decision to let go of the watches I wouldn't be using - that means selling my 2 oldest Baby- Gs.

It makes sense that I sell my watches at a cheap price - that way I could buy the BA 112-1A.
I am thinking being practical - I have never really worn these watches that much anymore since I am mostly at home and rarely go out - I am talking about BLX-103-1ER and BG-1005A-2DR, my Swap watches and Casio Poptone watches . 
I thought about not letting these watches rot in my drawer and be useless. I thought about the other people who, like me before can't afford authentic Baby-Gs, that they will be delighted to get a good quality product. My BLX-103-1ER was sold for P2000 to a mother who wanted to surprise her daughter who asked for a Baby-G watch as a birthday gift. She can't afford a brand new one and even haggled from my asking price of P2500 to P2000. I agreed for the price knowing I would make a little girl happy. After receiving the watch she texted me and thanked me so profusely because the watch was smooth and like brand new. Meanwhile, my BG-1005A-2DR was sold to a father who was also looking for a watch for his child - he wanted a good quality watch that in the end I considered his offer of P1600 even though my asking price was actually P2000.

So all my old watches sold - I raised enough funds for my BA 112 1A and got it March this year for a bargain price of P5200 - while other sellers priced it at P5999 and at Time Depot P6995. I got it from an online reputable seller C&S online shoppe. I was also very happy with their service - they ship fast, the watch and its box, manuals and tin can are all fresh - really brand new! They have also already adjusted the time of the watch so its ready to wear - I guess they also wanted to make sure the watch is working before they send it - and I appreciate that very much! This is my first photo of this beauty:

BA 112-1A

On my wrist at 5am LOL

Forgive my selfie - I mean my watch selfie. Here's me rocking the BA 112-1a:


Crazy I know, but a month after, I bought another watch as a gift for myself. My last money watch as I recall LOL. I bought it on impulse because it was on sale for P3999 at Greatvalueplus.ph and the bonus is they offer COD. I paid for it plus shipping for only P4,054. I really wanted a red one that would stand out.

Casio Baby-G Illuminator Watch BGA-160-4BDR

I was supposed to buy a white watch - but the white version of this is nowhere available online.
I also saw my brother's mother-in-law wearing a white version of this - so I figured the red version would be perfect for me.

WOTD - my UCB shirt has a red heart design in the center so this watch is just perfect!

More pictures of my watches together:

The first 3 before the red came in

All four of 'em by April this year

I love all of them!

As of the moment I am thinking of coming up with a twin collection - 2 of the same model in different colors. But since I am out of work, I'd rely on my husband - if he's giving me a new one as a gift. (again and again LOL) One time he asked me, "What are you gonna do with all those watches?" I countered,  "I will keep them and use them, its my collection! If you're into shoes and clothes, I am into watches!" That simple!

I will continue to update this blog for any addition to my watches or Baby-G collection.
I don't know if my tastes will change as I age, maybe it will and I might stop buying Baby-Gs.
Maybe I won't because their designs are fun, feminine and just awesome. Wearing one makes me feel young. How about you, what's your favorite Baby-G watch? You can share about it, I'll be happy to hear from you!


UPDATE (June 9, 2016)

A few weeks ago I made a discovery, Thailand OEM watches! I was rather dismayed. Why?
They have created a perfect replica of my BA 112-1A! You can get a perfect replica of these watches for as low as P1,500. So I was thinking, what the hell happened Casio?

Photo of a BA 112-1A replica, you'll think its the real thing. This is not my photo (came from google) credits to the owner.

Here are the other models that they have replicated so far:

These are not my photos. Credit goes to the owner.

I was amazed when I saw the ads for these watches. They just look exactly like the original! Someone told me you can buy these at Divisoria for P1,000 a piece, but online sellers are selling it at P1,300- 2,500. So if you wanted to buy the original ones be careful if you will buy the same models on the picture.

I was tempted to buy one. I really really thought about it and even contacted 3 online sellers. Why? They claim that the parts used in these watches are the same as the original ones but assembled by a different company. Same materials, the watches are water resistant, and the screws won't rust. They said it doesn't have autolight, but as far as I know Baby G's don't have that. So I was really really tempted! But my birthday came and my husband came to my rescue! Here's his gift, my first for the year, first white Baby G watch:

Baby G BA 120LP 7A2

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I have to admit that I have been thinking about this watch ever since it came out - the first time I saw it.
I was really planning on buying a white Baby G for myself and was supposed to buy BA 110 7A1:


I was holding on buying this one because of its price. But then the BA 120LP 7A2 came out and I forgot about this. I was thinking that due to its Leopard print, even if the watch gets dirty in the long run, it would still look okay and classy for everyday wear.

So I forgot about the Baby G replicas. I was in fact thinking of getting the black and gold model so I can compare it with the original and blog about it. But luckily, I came by this store at Robinson's (tiangge stall) who sells Baby G replicas and they allowed me to touch and inspect them!

I personally saw the replica of my watch, BA 112-1a and BA 112-7a (the white one).

Here's what I have observed, and a checklist if you want to find out what you have is an OEM replica:

1. The BA 112-7a's material is glossy white. The original is quite matte. The plastic looks cheap, but because  its white it still looks presentable and at first glance you would think its original, but a closer look will reveal it is fake - the glossy band and watch material, the Baby G logo on top of the watch is not perfectly engraved - its rather shallow and the blue paint used on it is quite glossy. The dial's digitals are hard to see, the LCD is pink like the original but its hard to see the day - you'll have to look very closely.

2. Observing BA 112-1a - now I was telling the shop owners I have the original and it looks EXACTLY the same - they were quite proud and said you don't have to buy the expensive ones now. But I don't think so.
Why? Here's what I have observed: (this applies to all OEM Baby G Thailand replica)

The backlight - it is more of a yellow color. The light is stronger than the original, and you can see the little square light at the bottom when you light up the watch. You cannot see the bulb on the original one - just the light which is more of an orange color.

No HOURLY TIME SIGNAL - okay so this is a favorite feature of mine on Baby G watches. You hear two beeps signaling a new hour, a cute little reminder that wasn't copied by the replicas.

The Button D has no function - On authentic Baby G's when you press this (bottom right button) the display on the LCD changes - if you want to see the day and date together and the digital time; and if you press it again you will see the day, example MON for Monday, and the date and month at the bottom. In the replica version this button has no function at all.

The round digital seconds - the digital seconds indicator - the round thing that looks like a pizza that shades continuously indicating seconds - it works on the original that it shades clockwise and that doesn't change course- on the fake one it shades up randomly so in short - its quite confusing to look at.


The bottom line? Save your money and buy the original for 100% satisfaction. But I understand that due to budget constraints people would still buy knock offs to look fashionable. I understand that - I've been there once - but I am never going back because I have the money and because its different when you have the real thing especially because of its quality.

Next thing to buy - a pink Baby G! Will update soon!

:-)