Seiko Actus 7019-7070

I had written previously that I have 2 other Seiko birth month, birth year (BMBY) watches in my collection aside from my favorite King Seiko. One is a Lord Matic and the other is this Actus. I only got to wear this maybe a couple of times. I got it cheap and mainly for the novelty or sentimentality of it being a BMBY model.

The dial has simple, raised hour markers but has both day and date features. Days are in English or Kanji (as shown).

Side view showing the crown near 4 o'clock.

The other side view

A clearer look at the crown

Original stainless steel band with 'Seiko 5 Actus' embossed on the clasp

Case back showing the model number (same one that appears on the dial) and the serial number that states this watch to have been manufactured in February 1972. The 7019 movement beats at 21,600 A/h with a potential power reserve of 43h. I haven't really used it as frequently as my other watches but it keeps time and has had a decent reserve based on a few observations.

I don't recall having a wrist shot for this but I think I should get one for posterity, and before I decide whether to retain this or part with it. I had another Actus before and gave it away to a close friend (it was his BMBY model.). This one's in similar shape but has the original strap that fits nicely with my wrist.

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Chocolate review: Maitre Truffout Fancy Truffles Hazelnut Flavour

We had a couple of boxes of chocolates (chocolate-covered truffles to be exact. I recently featured one of them- the Classic variety. Here is the other box that has the hazelnut flavor.

Fancy design for the box of truffle chocolates

A lot of details in different languages at the back of the box

Information on the chocolates/truffles in Greek

Ingredients are stated in so many languages on the other side of the box

Nutrition information and the expiration date at the bottom of the box

I was not able to take a photo of the truffles for the first box. I made sure to take one for this box. Shown are the cacao powder-covered truffles in a foil pack.

Like what I mentioned in the last post, this was a treat and was surprisingly good, reminding me of similar chocolates from Japanese maker Royce. I still have no idea about the price (I haven't Googled it.) so if the price was right, I probably would be picking up a box or two if I saw these in a supermarket shelf. But of course, if it were a choice between these and our more favored dark chocolates, then I would more likely pick up the dark chocolates instead. The word 'fancy' in the name is sort of a turn-off for me. :)

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Chocolate review: Maitre Truffout Fancy Truffles Classic

My brother-in-law sent us some items through a relative of his wife. They received the balikbayan box and sent us our share of the 'padala' from Canada. Among the items in our package were chocolates, truffles to be exact.

The chocolates came in this box. Note the term 'fancy' to describe the truffles.

Details at the back of the box included several translations in different languages of the ingredients.

More details on one side of the box

The nutrition information was at the bottom of the box. Here, too, was the expiration date. Note that these are declared as "cocoa-dusted" truffles.

The chocolates (truffles) were on the sweet side but enjoyable for dessert. The texture reminded me of similar chocolates from Royce. I don't know how much this costs but if it is on the expensive side, I would say it is not a "must buy". If it were cheap then perhaps you can grab a box or two some times.

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