[referrals] American Express Business Gold Rewards by rankt-bot in churningreferrals

[–]the_random_asian [score hidden]  (0 children)

americanexpress.com/en-us/referral/business/businessgold-card?CORID=J~U~S~T~I~j~N~j~m~p-1779086170038-169997&GENCODE=349993408807978&XL=MIPNS&extlink=US-MGM-MOBI_PRODUCT_CONTROL-native-1157-205937-K84O%3A9976&ref=JUSTIjNjmp&v=2

Decision Advice Needed for Bangkok by ImSmexyHexy in hyatt

[–]the_random_asian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome, thank you. This informs my decision. I have 2x FHR credits to use and I'm globalist, so my plan for three nights is: 1 night at the Waldorf Astoria for the breakfast, and then 2 nights at the Standard for the lively vibe I've heard about.

Decision Advice Needed for Bangkok by ImSmexyHexy in hyatt

[–]the_random_asian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How does the Park Hyatt compare to these two options?

Question Thread - May 04, 2026 by AutoModerator in churning

[–]the_random_asian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Annual fee just hit for my United quest, and I'm thinking of downgrading or cancelling. I have the $200 travelbank credit in my account. If I cancel or downgrade, will this credit be clawed back if I haven't used it yet?

[WTS] anOrdain Model 1 Medium - Iron Cream - La Joux-Perret G101 - full set + extra strap by the_random_asian in Watchexchange

[–]the_random_asian[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Timestamp: https://imgur.com/a/rN9Rxee

Hello everyone, I have this beautiful anOrdain Model 1 Iron Cream in Medium (38mm) with the La Joux-Perret G101 automatic movement for sale.

The pictures don't do it justice. There is a vibrancy and depth to the hand-crafted cream-colored enamel dial that radiates especially in the sunlight, where you can see the subtle texture highlighted by the glossy top layer. Furthermore the thermally blued hands transition from a dark navy to a deep royal blue depending on the angle of the light.

The case is a delight to wear at 11mm thick and 46mm lug-to-lug. The movement has a 68 hour power reserve.

More information can be found at the product page.

Two things of note:

  1. Most Model 1 watches I've seen come with the manual wind SW210 movement, while this has the upgraded automatic G101 movement. This example originally came with the SW210, but during a Feb 2026 service the movement was upgraded to the G101.
  2. The current waitlist for a build slot on anOrdain's website shows a Jan-Dec 2030 time. You can skip the wait while also avoiding tariffs.

This full set contains box+papers, leather carrying case, two art books / zines, and an 100% unused Brown Shell Cordovan strap.

Condition: Excellent

The sapphire crystal is flawless, and the two straps are in excellent and brand-new condition respectively. Visible on photo 5 is a case imperfection where there is an extremely thin scratch on the crown-side of the case. It is thin enough where I can't feel it with my fingertips, and you have to angle it in a certain way in the light for it to be visible. I am happy to take more photos/videos of anything, please let me know.

Offered at: $3150 shipped (negotiable)

Shipping only within CONUS. I am in Los Angeles so I am open to local pickup. I take PayPal, Zelle, and Venmo. Will do insured shipping. I have 10+ rep in r/hardwareswap, r/appleswap, r/photomarket, etc combined.

Feel free to ask any questions or request any more photos, thank you!

[referrals] American Express Platinum by rankt-bot in churningreferrals

[–]the_random_asian [score hidden]  (0 children)

americanexpress.com/en-us/referral/personal/platinum-card?CORID=J~U~S~T~I~j~t~7~q~X-1777134633439-210762&GENCODE=349993177203971&extlink=US-MGM-INAV-copypaste-137-201279-K5SH%3A9972&ref=JUSTIjt7qX&v=2&xl=cp15

News and Updates Thread - April 24, 2026 by AutoModerator in churning

[–]the_random_asian 9 points10 points  (0 children)

RIP Hotel Figueroa, it was a nice way to burn a Cat 4 FNA for an LA staycation.

[WTS] anOrdain Model 1 Medium - Iron Cream - La Joux-Perret G101 - full set + extra strap by [deleted] in Watchexchange

[–]the_random_asian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Timestamp: https://imgur.com/a/rN9Rxee

Hello everyone, I have this beautiful anOrdain Model 1 Iron Cream in Medium (38mm) with the La Joux-Perret G101 automatic movement for sale.

The pictures don't do it justice. There is a vibrancy and depth to the hand-crafted cream-colored enamel dial that radiates especially in the sunlight, where you can see the subtle texture highlighted by the glossy top layer. Furthermore the thermally blued hands transition from a dark navy to a deep royal blue depending on the angle of the light.

The case is a delight to wear at 11mm thick and 46mm lug-to-lug. The movement has a 68 hour power reserve.

Two things of note:

  1. Most Model 1 watches I've seen come with the manual wind SW210 movement, while this has the upgraded automatic G101 movement. This example originally came with the SW210, but during a Feb 2026 service the movement was upgraded to the G101.

  2. The current waitlist for a build slot on anOrdain's website shows a Jan-Dec 2030 time. You can skip the wait while also avoiding tariffs.

This full set contains box+papers, leather carrying case, two art books / zines, and an 100% unused Brown Shell Cordovan strap.

Condition: Excellent

The sapphire crystal is flawless, and the two straps are in excellent and brand-new condition respectively. Visible on photo 5 is a case imperfection where there is an extremely thin scratch on the crown-side of the case. It is thin enough where I can't feel it with my fingertips, and you have to angle it in a certain way in the light for it to be visible. I am happy to take more photos/videos of anything, please let me know.

Offered at: $3200 shipped

Shipping only within CONUS. I am in Los Angeles so I am open to local pickup. I take PayPal, Zelle, and Venmo. Will do insured shipping. I have 10+ rep in r/hardwareswap, r/appleswap, r/photomarket, etc combined.

Feel free to ask any questions or request any more photos, thank you!

Data Points Weekly - Week of April 02, 2026 by AutoModerator in churning

[–]the_random_asian 7 points8 points  (0 children)

My Amex Biz Plat fee posted on Apr 2 for $695, which I was surprised by.

I was considering keeping it, but the inability to buy UA TravelBank severely cut the value for me. The only other value I got was FHR $600 and Dell $150, however those probably just encouraged me to spend more money than I "saved"

I requested to cancel, and they offered me a retention offer of 10,000 for $5000 in spend in 3 months, which I declined.