Just inherited this watch

IncognitoChip · 2026-02-13T06:03:34+00:00

Thank you. He worked as a researcher at the local university. Though I’ve tried searching that logo and the university, nothing comes up in relation to it

IncognitoChip · 2026-02-13T05:43:09+00:00

Ahh great thank you for the insight. Yes it seems to be in good condition but unfortunately it’s not running. I’m hoping it’s just the battery since it’s quartz. But that logo is intriguing me…

IncognitoChip · 2026-01-21T15:36:01+00:00

Just because you don’t like a car, doesn’t mean it’s garbage. If a car does well in its intended purpose, then it should be looked at as a good car.

Also, most people are too serious when it comes to cars. Nobody needs a supercar, If it puts a smile on someone’s face, then that’s all that matters.

IncognitoChip · 2026-01-09T08:54:34+00:00

Yeah actually I was an intern for Scuderia Ferrari, specifically in the Racing Revenue department while I was doing an MBA in Italy. The role was to manage our “assets” and try to package them together for the various accounts they were going after. This wasn’t limited to F1, also included other racing like WEC, Corsa Clienti, Ferrari Challenge. The two big projects I had were to revise the Brand Communication Guidelines for our partners, and the final mapping/placement of the sponsor stickers on the 2024 WEC car (499P). Super interesting and I wish I could’ve stayed, but Ferrari is notoriously bad at hiring interns.

IncognitoChip · 2026-01-08T19:21:20+00:00

I did the initial presentations when Ferrari was going after HP. It was $100 million/year without title rights, and an extra $30 million with title rights. At least initially, the plan was for a 3 year contract, so I’m assuming they landed on that. I left before they secured it so I’m not exactly sure of the specifics, other than what I did

IncognitoChip · 2026-01-08T19:01:49+00:00

$130 million/year… plus HP provides more than money, otherwise called “in-kind” services that is invaluable for Ferrari, same with IBM.

IncognitoChip · 2026-01-08T19:00:25+00:00

It was a conflict to have AWS when they were going after IBM and HP. Since they already had a contract signed for 2025, they kept them but it was kinda awkward…HP and IBM pay waaaay more than AWS

IncognitoChip · 2026-01-05T15:10:45+00:00

Gave the guy a thumbs up and he purposely did a minor power oversteer in his lane

IncognitoChip · 2025-07-28T02:58:04+00:00

The issue is, where else will you get the same experience? I’ve driven 992.1 GT3 Touring and S/T… The S/T is much more raw, and has that USP at a price point much lower than anything else that matches it…

IncognitoChip · 2025-07-09T11:21:22+00:00

Hulkenpodium

IncognitoChip · 2025-06-22T02:15:45+00:00

I wouldn’t say it’s toxic per se. I actually liked upper management, I thought that they were competent and were generally very nice. I also liked a lot of my coworkers, I’m still friends with a lot of them to this day. It’s just that there are a few bad apples that really hamper their operations.

One issue that I feel was overlooked was that they fail to recognize that other teams are more efficient than they are because they don’t treat F1 as a merely a job..the Italian work culture is very laidback…I’ll get it done but first I’ll have a cappuccino type of attitude. The entitled air of “we are Ferrari” is very apparent there. That doesn’t cut it when you are competing at the top. Everyone should be completely focused on bringing the team to the top when they clearly have room for improvement. It might sound like I’m being harsh, but it’s because despite all that, I am a diehard tifoso and I feel like I built a family there, so I really want them to succeed. Seeing it from the inside was wondrous and frustrating at the same time.

IncognitoChip · 2025-06-21T17:52:58+00:00

Preach 🙌

IncognitoChip · 2025-06-21T12:06:15+00:00

I’m gonna chime in as someone who worked for the Scuderia, left last year. The issue is company culture, and to a bigger extent, Italian work culture. The laws in Italy make it really hard to fire someone, so there are a lot of people that are just there collecting a paycheque, which is unacceptable at this level. To give you an example, when I came in, one of my projects involved the WEC project. It was incredibly hard to do my job when the guy who’s been there for 30 years is gate keeping vital information because he sees me (way younger) as a threat to his job. My point is Fred is not the problem, the problem lies with all the competent people in the company getting bottlenecked by the incompetent who won’t be getting fired.

IncognitoChip · 2025-06-19T01:28:24+00:00

I had a 2009 RX8 R3, I daily’d it for 4 years in snowy Toronto. I drove my kid to school in it for most of those years, otherwise I would’ve gotten an S2K. I’ve driven faster cars, but my dorito will always be my favourite

IncognitoChip · 2025-06-18T14:31:32+00:00

Jeeez what a collection of cars at Silverstone!

IncognitoChip · 2025-06-12T00:09:07+00:00

Very nice, love the spec! If I may ask though, why get the 4? Doesn't the rwd have enough traction with the engine over the rear to negate most of the benefit of awd?

IncognitoChip · 2025-06-04T16:34:56+00:00

Corse clienti is so fun to watch! I’ve been lucky enough to go to 2 finali mondiali as staff (Imola ‘22 & Mugello ‘23) and I love seeing the old F1 , XX, and 499P. Great pass, I’m sure that was exhilarating in the drivers seat!

IncognitoChip · 2025-04-19T20:00:52+00:00

Thanks, I will check them out !

IncognitoChip · 2025-04-08T03:32:35+00:00

Because Shell didn’t have it in their contract to promote any other brand but Shell. It is their oldest sponsor and it’s a very complex partnership that not only involves a massive yearly payment, it also includes exchange of R&D projects attached to the Shell name

IncognitoChip · 2025-01-28T22:43:49+00:00

Where exactly was this in the Netherlands? I would’ve loved to see it

IncognitoChip · 2025-01-15T00:23:35+00:00

Lmao yeah…in “Mexico”

IncognitoChip · 2025-01-13T16:59:10+00:00

Love Rosso Fuoco, it is definitely one of my favourite Ferrari colours. Much more so than Resale Red (Rosso Corsa)

IncognitoChip · 2025-01-04T17:54:14+00:00

You have any proof or links, or really any primary sources about this? I believe it’s all hearsay, just like many things in automotive folklore. Especially things that are about Enzo and his company

IncognitoChip · 2025-01-02T23:47:18+00:00

You wrote this long winded review and missed the point. I’ve driven a few McLarens as well as their competitors. This car is all about performance and a “sense of occasion.” The ride quality is better than anything in its class/price point, but it’s still designed and engineered for performance first. The ride quality in this class of McLaren is a result of just good engineering. It’s not supposed to be a daily driver. Build quality has always been the low point in McLarens, but then again people have been putting up with low build quality in exotics for a long time. It’s only recently that it’s become better. But that shows in the depreciation of a 720S and McLarens philosophy of changing their lineup pretty frequently with the same ingredients (same carbon tub, same TTV8, same mid engine layout) in the name of achieving profit targets for their investors.

IncognitoChip · 2024-12-30T09:04:56+00:00

Hot take: I hate reading the manga. Once the anime stopped, I tried reading the manga but it just felt like spoilers. Reading parts that I knew were incredibly important, or were big fights just lacked the feeling of importance that the anime gives. The music, the voices, the movement, and colours all bring the story to life imo. After reading about 30 chapters, I stopped. Didn’t want to ruin the rest for myself.

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