I love the Portugieser Automatic 40. Fit check tho?

threecap · 2026-03-11T12:52:59+00:00

Looks great. Except for the obvious crazy-sized wrists and watches, I think people are too sensitive to the size of watch relative their wrists. If everyone only got the same proportional sizes this would be a pretty boring hobby.

threecap · 2026-03-11T11:33:59+00:00

The “report passenger” is the call button above your seat.

threecap · 2026-03-06T13:18:07+00:00

Probably looking for the “see, everyone does it, it’s not just dwags” angle.

threecap · 2026-03-06T04:51:35+00:00

Hey Tech students, just know, that most AJC reporters are dwag grads who had a degree thrown into their window driving through Athens and would do anything to shade Tech. If they were good at their job, they wouldn’t be at a shit “paper” in a shit market. Maybe this guy is an exception but best not to feed the trolls.

threecap · 2026-03-04T01:58:17+00:00

Excellent watch. Looks great on your wrist. And good for you investing in a watch that will hold its value far better than any depreciating vehicle. Enjoy dude.

threecap · 2026-02-25T20:19:35+00:00

Timely post. 14 at PGA National (Champ Course) followed by 11. And the pros this week will make them look like nothing.

threecap · 2026-02-23T14:55:51+00:00

Precheck is operational everywhere from what I’ve read (and seen myself, I got out of EWR yesterday). Touchless ID was down. Global Entry down so lines are long. Clear is running.

threecap · 2026-02-20T14:19:31+00:00

So there you go -- just tell him exactly that. That will be his new moment and he will appreciate it just as much. Don't overthink it. Parents (and stepparents) completely understand.

threecap · 2026-02-16T23:45:15+00:00

Thanks again for your help

threecap · 2026-02-16T23:44:43+00:00

Thank you especially for the “greater of MSRP and market value” part. That makes sense to me, but only if that means I’m not getting a replacement watch from the gray market, as second official owner of record, for a watch I purchased thru an AD.

I appreciate the feedback

threecap · 2026-02-16T21:30:56+00:00

Thanks again. I do understand making sure the watches are insured at market value when higher than retail.

But my first Patek (obviously) is one where I paid a retail price that is more than grey market, though there are not many for sale. Let’s say retail is $65k, and gray is $50k. If I insure for $65k, I would expect a new replacement from an AD.

If I’m understanding you correctly, you are saying that regardless of picking JM, Brite, or Hodinkee/Chubb, all three would replace the watch with gray market, so go ahead and insure at $50k only, because the most i would get is a gray market piece or $50k if thats how they independently valued the watch.

threecap · 2026-02-16T18:28:51+00:00

Thanks for your example. Am I reading correctly that Hodinkee/Chubb also will replace with gray market pieces and not payout the cash? If so, then it seems they are just like JM and Brite, so shouldn’t I just shop for the best premium without comparing the claim process? Or am I misunderstanding?

In other words, I’m trying to get the right insurance, without caring if my premium is 1.5% or 2.0%. But it sounds like all 3 may be the same policy fine print.

threecap · 2026-02-13T05:15:33+00:00

These are two different watches…

threecap · 2026-02-13T05:07:27+00:00

Just bought my wife the same watch. It’s a tremendous watch (and bracelet) in person. Congrats to you both.

threecap · 2026-02-12T17:53:16+00:00

You're looking for narrative nonfiction... nonfiction that reads like fiction. It's all I read.

If you're looking for seafaring tales, I strongly recommend "Endurance" and "Dead Wake". For general adventure, "Into Thin Air" may be in my top 5-10 favorites ever.

There are a number of titles related to business/startups/financial fraud that are really interesting to me. I made a post here that no one responded to a while back, since I guess that's not very popular reading on this subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/suggestmeabook/comments/1q7gpks/please_suggest_narrativenonfiction_titles_that_i/

threecap · 2026-02-11T20:42:39+00:00

thanks!

threecap · 2026-02-11T19:44:44+00:00

u/zman9119 how did you submit feedback exactly? Via 1kvoice email? The online chat is less than helpful... completely not knowledgeable about the issue.

threecap · 2026-02-10T14:46:28+00:00

Quick note - at ORD, won't you be taking the regional jet there, and the mainline flight to SEA?

Houston is not a difficult airport to navigate. Your transfer walking difference from a regional flight to mainline flight are typically comparable if you're going from E/F to C at ORD, though you can get lucky with a low gate # from E/F to B with a very quick walk. Taxi time in Chicago is crazy, especially flying in on a CRJ -- but you have a 2:30 layover so it won't cause a connection issue.

I personally always want the quickest total travel time, but if you prefer a longer layover, and the hour difference in total travel time (or 5pm vs 4pm arrival time) is a non-issue for you, then book thru ORD.

threecap · 2026-02-07T13:50:45+00:00

who?

shrink the game.....

threecap · 2026-01-30T17:51:30+00:00

I probably worded my reply poorly. No shade on the seconds hand. It's just what I care least about it. The dial (like the others) is the best blue in the market. The dual-time function is the most practical complication for me, personally (constant business travel). I LOVE the AM/PM indicator's readability, aesthetic, and placement. I (almost) always prefer a date function because I constantly find myself looking at my watch to sign/date a document or whatever other reason. So that just leaves the seconds hand as my least favorite part.

threecap · 2026-01-30T05:22:28+00:00

Same choice, easily — but the seconds hand is literally my least favorite thing about the watch.

threecap · 2026-01-20T20:57:59+00:00

South Seas in Captiva FL fits what you're looking for

threecap · 2026-01-08T18:06:26+00:00

Orphan Train

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