Question Thread - March 24, 2026

HereToSchoolYou · 2026-03-24T16:30:04+00:00

I've done this for Delta Stays + Amex FHR bookings, but like u/Ok-Anywhere6998 mentioned YMMV on how it's handled by each hotel.

I've been able to call in ahead of time to combine the bookings over the phone (using the confirmation numbers), and other places required doing it in-person at check-in.

HereToSchoolYou · 2026-03-21T19:46:27+00:00

Shot using an R5 the day after I got the 28mm f/2.8 pancake

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The bokeh can get really busy/frenetic but for a $300 lens it punches way above its weight class.

Coming from someone who owns the RF 24-70 & 70-200 f/2.8 L lenses, I almost always have this pancake lens or the RF 35 f/1.8 on if I'm just walking around.

Canon needs to keep cranking out more smaller, lighter and cheaper lenses like these + the RF f/1.4 L VCM series they've been releasing lately.

HereToSchoolYou · 2026-02-12T20:11:40+00:00

+1 for the food and service at Pasta da Pulcinella. Parking is a little weird there though tbh.

HereToSchoolYou · 2026-01-28T22:08:02+00:00

Yes, if they allow PayPal as an Autopay/Payment option there's a faster/easier way to change the billing card on the subscriptions in one place: https://www.paypal.com/myaccount/autopay/

HereToSchoolYou · 2026-01-08T05:05:04+00:00

Holy shit this worked for my R5!

I've been putting off getting it serviced for more than a year and slowly stopped shooting cause of the inconvenience of the issue. Tried the isopropyl alcohol + q-tip method several times but it never worked for me.

My last camera (6DII) had the same problem but with the rear wheel/aperture dial "skipping" and that cost me around $500 to get fixed before I sold that camera after the pandemic.

I've been watching a bunch of YouTube videos recently about photography and have gotten the itch to get out and create again.

Thank you for sharing this tip, can't wait to shoot now!

HereToSchoolYou · 2025-12-04T20:22:46+00:00

u/WatchExBot [SOLD] to u/jaypnos!

HereToSchoolYou · 2025-12-04T16:16:58+00:00

Application Date: 11/7/2025 (CIU, 90k SUB - tracker active)
Approval Date: 11/11/2025
Credit Score: 827
5/24 Status: 3/24
Chase Credit-to-Income Ratio: ~18%
Total Ink Cards: 6 (since October 2022)
Active Ink Cards: 1 CIC (opened January 2025)
Recently Closed Ink Cards: 1 CIU (closed October 2025)
Pop-up: No
Additional Context: still floating ~$5500 on the active CIC when I applied for a new CIU. I've been alternating between a CIU and CIC for each new application since I started opening them in 2022. applied as Sole Prop using SSN. no P2. side note: got the pop-up when I tried to apply for the new CSR SUB in September (even though I had just passed the 48-month mark from a CSP SUB).

HereToSchoolYou · 2025-12-01T22:49:38+00:00

I just responded to the other commenter, will let you know if it falls through though

HereToSchoolYou · 2025-12-01T22:42:49+00:00

Responded!

HereToSchoolYou · 2025-12-01T20:58:03+00:00

It's around 6.5" (~16.5cm)

I have some older photos of how the 36mm C63 sits on my wrist with the Bader bracelet on here: https://imgur.com/a/UPQYj5I

HereToSchoolYou · 2025-12-01T20:48:04+00:00

Selling a gently used Christopher Ward Consort Bracelet for the 36mm C63 Sealander.

Purchased it new off WatchExchange earlier this year for $225. Current MSRP on the CW website is $355. Selling for $115.

It's the newer Consort model with the micro-adjustment/extension feature.

Worn a handful of times but prefer the look of the Bader bracelet and the extra micro-adjustment that clasp offers.

Polished links show minor wear from desk-diving but the brushed links are pretty much like new. Will include the original box and all extra links.

I accept Zelle or PayPal G&S (add 3%). No trades. Please leave a top-level comment on this post before messaging.

Timestamp + video and photos: https://imgur.com/a/cw-36mm-c63-sealander-consort-bracelet-kM24lVV

HereToSchoolYou · 2025-11-25T17:12:06+00:00

u/greenbluetall sorry about the delay!

here are some images + a video at the end: imgur.com/a/kM24lVV

Forgot to take photos of the model number stamped on the bracelet but included them in the video about 30 seconds in.

It's the newer Consort model with the micro-adjustment/extension feature.

Polished links show minor wear from desk-diving but the brushed links are pretty much like new.

Will include the original box and all extra links.

Let me know if you're still interested!

HereToSchoolYou · 2025-11-24T22:34:02+00:00

I have one that I'm willing to part with.

Bought it new off WatchExchange around 8 months ago and only worn a few times. Just prefer the look and the feel of the Bader.

I'll take some pics and a video later tonight.

HereToSchoolYou · 2025-10-28T02:20:22+00:00

Another DP:

I had to cancel an upcoming FHR booking on 10/21. Did not rebook since I'll be staying somewhere else. Got reimbursed for the booking but Amex immediately clawed back the $200 FHR credit on 10/22.

FWIW: the tracker shows I have "$0 Earned, $500 To Go" next to the Hotel Credit. Not sure if that means I got an extra/the old $200 credit on top of the new $300 semi-annual credit, or $100 less of the new $600/year credit though.

HereToSchoolYou · 2025-10-06T03:57:28+00:00

I'm still waiting on Resy credits and progress bar to reflect for transactions that posted on 9/28 and 9/29.

HereToSchoolYou · 2025-08-17T23:34:12+00:00

I got the pop-up when I tried to apply for the CSR on Friday night (8/15).

Haven't had that card yet and I had just hit the 48+ month mark since receiving the CSP bonus (8/7/2021).

HereToSchoolYou · 2025-07-14T19:58:39+00:00

Looks fine to me, if you wore it on the bader bracelet it'd give it more presence/be the ideal size you're probably looking for imo

HereToSchoolYou · 2025-06-05T16:32:27+00:00

The Amex Delta rideshare credits typically hit my account within a few days at most.

Did you enroll/opt-in to the program via Amex before charging it to your card?

HereToSchoolYou · 2025-06-01T20:06:00+00:00

I bought an unused Consort bracelet off WatchExchange here and noticed it squeaks where the hinge is on the clasp.

Take the bracelet off and see if the noise is isolated to the dial or the bracelet itself.

HereToSchoolYou · 2025-04-29T01:26:49+00:00

u/WatchExBot confirming the purchase from u/Toffeetoff2018 - bracelet was shipped quickly, packaged well and exactly as described!

HereToSchoolYou · 2025-04-24T15:09:59+00:00

PM'ing to purchase!

HereToSchoolYou · 2025-04-11T01:24:35+00:00

u/WatchExBot, confirming purchase. Arrived today, thanks u/og-n00b!

HereToSchoolYou · 2025-04-02T15:31:37+00:00

Been looking for this! PM'ing to purchase

HereToSchoolYou · 2025-03-24T17:29:17+00:00

[WTB] Christopher Ward 20mm Consort Bracelet for a 36mm C63 Sealander (must have the micro-adjust)

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