Two-timing

MANILA, Philippines - Is two-timing still a big relationship no-no?

Well, being “two-timers” can actually be a good thing—when it comes to watches, that is.

Nearly half (49 percent) of all love birds say that finding and giving the appropriate gift is their biggest worry. “Some psychologists say that gifts signal status and the probable future of a relationship. And as such, if you want your special someone to feel that the two of you have moved from being separate entities to an official couple, your gift should spell this partnership,” says Jason Soong, director of U-Boat Philippines, one of the fastest rising luxury watch brands today.

Soong further explains that the new generation of urbanites begins to veer away from flowers and chocolates. Instead, they are now looking into “couple gifts,” or those items that come in his-and-hers versions like that of U-Boat’s Flightdeck and Classico Series that comes in his-and-hers sizes. “U-Boat’s Flightdeck’s comes in 43, 50 and 55mm while the Classico collection comes in 45 and 53 mm sizes — perfect gift for young urban couples who want to make a statement of togetherness without being overboard with mushiness,” adds Soong.

And with U-Boat’s top-of-the-line features such as scratch-resistant sapphire glass and high quality cases in different treatments such as steel, titanium and ceramic, these timepieces, originally designed for the exclusive use of Italian air force pilots and U-boat officers, represent today’s bold and hip generation. 

“Couples can treat their his and her U-Boat watches as investments,” Soong continues.  He cites an instance wherein a specific U-Boat watch appreciated by as much as 30 percent in less than a year. “Of course, all these are made to complement the functionality of each timepiece with a refined, cosmopolitan spin — making it well worth your investment,” he ends.

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U-Boat is exclusively distributed in the Philippines by It’s ‘Bout Time Inc. For inquiries, visit ENZO Bldg. G/F 399 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave. Makati, e-mail marketing.uboat@leisurecrafts.net or call 897-8888.