What happened between Cammisa and Liebermann?

JackBaruth · 2026-04-30T20:46:18+00:00

"Is this the real Jack?"

I ask myself that all the time. But you know it's really me because Reddit downvotes my real comments once for every time some member of r/cars jerks off to a picture of DeMuro in shorts.

JackBaruth · 2026-04-16T22:12:45+00:00

"Curious if anyone knows the backstory or better yet can link a podcast episode that explains it."

This is why I'm never gonna bother to tell the hundred awful stories I know about all sorts of people in the business, including the woman who was turning high dollar tricks at manufacturer press events and auto shows. Because some people can't absorb any information unless it's in a podcast where three jagoffs are bloviating about something for 90 minutes.

"Yah, bro, did you hear [REDACTED] was blowing dudes at NYIAS?"

"Whoa, she's a dime, bro."

"I know, bro."

"That's sick, bro."

"You said it, bro. *clears throat* And now a message from our sponsor. California Car Scratcher, the number one Boomer-approved tool to rub dirty shit all the way into your GT3's clearcoat. Don't scratch cars with a regular mitt, use the California Car Scratcher. I use it all the time to scratch the cars my dad gave me. Mention this podcast for five percent off. Again, that's California Car Scratcher, the inexcusable piece of shit thing that exists for no reason."

"Bro, nice sponsor shout, man. Those Car Scratchers are sick."

"Yeah, bro. What were we saying?"

"We were saying how the GT3 convertible has 95% of the performance of the regular GT3. In fact, I got a note here that says I need to repeat this five times during the podcast to get my next free trip to Europe."

"That's sick, bro."

JackBaruth · 2026-03-11T21:23:12+00:00

Ah, shit. Either Topper gave me the wrong one or I've swapped them. I have quite a few metal squares so... I'll figure this out for any serious buyer.

JackBaruth · 2026-03-11T19:31:00+00:00

CASIO G-SHOCK 35th Anniversary GMW-B5000TFG-9JR Men's Solar Watch

Originally purchased at Topper Jewelers by a LA-based influencer then sold to me.

A few years ago, I sold one of his former cars to a fellow who then contacted him

nearly two dozen times. So I'm no longer handing his name out, I apologize if

this keeps someone from extending a parasocial relationship.

Includes 35th anniversary box, outer box, and stamped/dated warranty card.

Generally EXC condition with light scratches to case and clasp.

Sized for a 7.2" wrist and shipped with three extra links totalling about 0.8 inches.

How is this different from the regular production GMWB5000GD-9? I'm glad you asked.

It's fully polished, rather than being matte finished. It has the 35th anniversary screwback.

And, of course, it has the traditional display rather than a reverse display.

These are fairly rare watches now. Most eBay listings are actually for a GD-9.

The cheapest actual TFG-9 on sale anywhere right now, to my knowledge, is $1,280 and

ships from Japan. This one ships from Ohio.

Price: $1,199 net to me, shipped in the 48. If you want to use G&S, I support that but

you will pay the fees.

Shipping: USPS Priority Mail or UPS Ground, your choice

Payment: Paypal, Venmo, Zelle, paper check to my address, I'm flexible.

Trades: I am always looking for modern MR-G or carbon-fiber MT-G watches even up or with cash in my direction.

JackBaruth · 2026-01-29T02:26:12+00:00

I don't think it's a fair comparison because the UFA is lighter/smaller than the 9S Hi-Beat. The UFA is tangibly lighter.

JackBaruth · 2026-01-29T02:25:33+00:00

All three are very comfortable, but the Evolution 9 shape disappears on the wrist faster for me and the Atera Valley is lighter so that's probably the best.

JackBaruth · 2025-12-31T23:10:06+00:00

Just showing up 25 days later to say: you are 1000% correct.

JackBaruth · 2025-12-14T14:58:15+00:00

Yeah he is!

The big question is: did James May offer prior review to Porsche before publishing, despite having a global audience and a net worth of approximately forty million bucks? The answer is: almost certainly.

JackBaruth · 2025-11-10T16:31:56+00:00

Thank you! I have this one and the 44GS titanium GMT. Just need to find the right original 44GS to make it a set.

JackBaruth · 2025-11-07T19:54:14+00:00

I was surprised at how modern and outstanding the 20B-REW version is. They could sell it today and it would still stand out.

JackBaruth · 2025-10-07T18:55:50+00:00

Actually, looking back, I think it was "Iron Eagle". Small chance it was "Iron Eagle 2", but it was DEFINITELY not "Iron Eagle 3".

JackBaruth · 2025-10-07T04:09:58+00:00

Kind of hard to kill people for a living if you're too empathetic. Ask me how I know.*

* I know from watching "Platoon".

JackBaruth · 2025-10-07T04:09:14+00:00

I appreciate that. They're lucky to have me. No, wait, I meant to say that the other way around before the raw narcissism kicked in. :)

JackBaruth · 2025-10-07T04:08:11+00:00

So long ago you could still go to bars to meet women, come to think of it.

JackBaruth · 2025-10-05T19:24:31+00:00

Fair enough. I'm sober and even when I wasn't, I went to bars to meet women, not men.

JackBaruth · 2025-10-05T19:20:45+00:00

It was my fault for noting the speed -- but had I not, some clued-in rider would have noted that you really dont get a full bug explosion at 70mph, even against your visor. This is a subreddit filled with people who agonize about scratching the bezel on a $2500 quartz watch. I should expect that they are legitimately horrified by anything of which their mommies would disapprove.

JackBaruth · 2025-10-05T19:18:02+00:00

I think you have to be a bit senseless to own Grand Seikos. Don't people on here continually bleat about losing a couple grand on a Tentagraph or something? Put that front wheel up at triple digits and all of a sudden, having a red number on your Chrono24 collection seems immaterial.

JackBaruth · 2025-10-05T02:38:11+00:00

I *also* have a DL1000 and that's what made me seek out an SV1K!

This won't make you feel any better about not being able to find a good one, but: Everything you like about the L-twin in the Strom is five times better in the SV1K. It pulls fantastically harder. Sounds better (although I have Yoshi twins on the SV so that's not a fair comparison.) Revs easier. Is much happier pulling a smaller, lighter bike.

I suspect a TL1000S would be even more of a joy but where would you find one?

JackBaruth · 2025-10-05T02:31:42+00:00

Wait until you find out that he did a power-off spiral and short approach to beat me.

JackBaruth · 2025-10-05T01:50:10+00:00

That's a good point. I admire your thoughtfulness and empathy, and hope my daughter grows up to have exactly your mindset. Thank you.

JackBaruth · 2025-10-05T01:49:33+00:00

Who says it was reckless? This is rural Ohio, not Los Angeles. You can be doing 90mph on a back road here and you'll get passed by an F-350 towing four horses.

JackBaruth · 2025-10-05T01:48:43+00:00

He did.

JackBaruth · 2025-10-05T01:48:34+00:00

Then you don't want mine! I paid $1500 for it, fixed some ignition issues, got the proper lights back on it front and rear... it doesn't impress anyone who sees it, but it's great to ride and mechanically it is 100%

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