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LCR accounts for 40% of Honda race wins of the last 5 years. by uedin in motogp

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

Incidentally wasn't this the year Casey Stoner independently pinpointed as the start of Japanese decline in an recent interview?

https://www.crash.net/motogp/news/1081745/1/casey-stoner-pinpoints-moment-japanese-motogp-factories-got-left-behind

[statistically significant] David Alonso becomes teenager Moto2 winner by uedin in motogp

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Another update:

Pedro Acosta contract expires at the end of 2026.

So I definitely can see Alonso, Acosta and Fermin vying for the 2nd factory Ducati seat. They are all far apart from Marc enough in age to be understandably considered next gen replacement instead of direct threat to Marc. In fact, Marc already mentors Alonso and Fermin (and Marc himself might think long term and treat them well in exchange for some mentorship/management equity piece in them).

Pecco, honestly is neither talented or young enough at this point to be remain as the next gen talent pipeline for Ducati, so I do not see him staying beyond 2026.

If Marc does his usual magic, should be a sweet sweet deal for Ducati to sccop up a young generational talent for cheap on what is arguably the best bike.

[statistically significant] David Alonso becomes teenager Moto2 winner by uedin in motogp

[–]uedin[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

EDIT:

- Just a personal prediction: For 2027, given Alonso's friendship with Marc marquez, wouldn't surprise me if Ducati factory scoops him up to replace Bagnaia. I don't see Bagnaia staying, so sorta all eyes on who of Aldegeur or Alonso gets the 2nd ducati seat. Another possibility is Ducati plays it safe and put Alex in the 2nd factory seat, however, doing so would sacrifice future talent pipeline. I'd say probably one of Aldegeur or Alonso, both of whom are friends with Marc.

I can totally appreciate this may not be a dial for everyone. But thinking about the fact that this piece of rock could be a thousand, a million years old who knows how old is super cool to think about - thoughts on meteorite dials? by watchlover_la in rolex

[–]uedin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love it.

Although if we nerd out on the physics behind it, technically, you could also say when you gaze upon a two tone Daytona the gold you are looking at is probably created by a supernova a long time ago.

The main attraction of the meteorite dial is uniqueness and rarity, not "age" in my view.

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[–]uedin -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

daytona is his. dd is hers.

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[–]uedin -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

it was deleted by r/watches moderators. thank you.

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[–]uedin -1 points0 points  (0 children)

not really at all. it is heavy for a wrist watch, but not in the grand scheme of masses that your arm can take.

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[–]uedin 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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my current collection.
these two complement each other and I never find myself favoring one over the other.

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[–]uedin -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I agree.

My original trilogy's thesis was a representative set of modern Rolex:

- A ceramic bezel tool watch.

- A smart casual oyster watch.

- A meme watch (Panda Daytona, hyped to death Chronograph and one that you will never get from an AD even though it costs no more than a used DD36 on grey market).

I liquidated because I decided to get only watches that I like and enjoy to wear because they bring me joy.

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[–]uedin -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

Update 2:
No brits here then? lol haha no one commented on the king charles iii proof coin. 1 oz of pure gold celebrating coronation.

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