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Michelin star Peking duck; a crap load of scooters like a freaking takeover; Great Wall; Summer Palace; Did I say a shit load of scooters?

Christian Horner is out as principal of Red Bull. Built one of the most successful teams in F1 and is now out during a subpar season, hmmmmm.

A special gem in my collection. It’s on the original LeCoultre metal-stretch bracelet. Cheers, HSTE

Called in to see an old friend at one of my favourite lunch venues and had delicious and healthy (ish) dish. It Hope everyone is having a good week and finding time to enjoy the better things in life. Best Captain

Enjoying my Birthday Day dinner with my loves 😊

Mühle-Glashütte on factory bracelet. Originally eschewed the bracelet route when acquired in February because I felt it might be too “blingy” but visited local AD in St. Petersburg and added the bracelet. It changes the look of the piece completely.

Wonderful dial and case structure of this first generation Montblanc minerva timepiece. I like its very compact style with a solid feeling on the wrist. Enjoy midweek!

Have a productive mid week friends. Geross.

New York Times article Tuesday, 07-08-2025: Is Gary Shteyngart One of the Last Novelists to Make Real Money From the Craft? ( Mr. Shteyngart was once told he might be. With his sixth novel, "Vera, or Faith," out now, he’s spent the last few years spending it well.) A picture from the article shows a