Porsche Macan GTS Road Trip: Tahoe to San Simeon

InDebtButOnTime · 2019-09-26T11:21:53Z

Join InDebtButOnTime on a Porsche Macan GTS road trip to Tahoe and San Simeon, featuring watch wrist shots, scenic views, and a Thunderbird boat tour.

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InDebtButOnTime shares a captivating road trip narrative, traversing Highway 395 to Tahoe and down Highway 1 to San Simeon in his new Porsche Macan GTS. This post blends automotive enthusiasm with horological appreciation, featuring wrist shots of various watches against scenic backdrops and recounting unique experiences like touring the historic Thunderbird boat.

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Packed up the Macan GTS and hit the road. HWY 395 to Tahoe. Did the same trip last year in our overachieving Honda Fit Sport

which did well but other than gas milage the Porsche is certainly an upgrade. From Tahoe we went to the San Francisco bay area

and down HWY1 to San Simeon where I finally did a tour of Hearst Castle. In my lifetime I've probably zipped right by it

50 times in sports cars and sport bikes thinking "someday I'm going to check that out". Finally get to check that box.

A couple of hours after initial departure my cell phone rang. It was the Porsche Design boutique at South Coast Plaza (Costa Mesa)

letting me know my P-6000 (Eterna) was back from service. Great, we should be going right by there on our way back to San Diego!

I lived in Tahoe in the late 50s and have never been able to get enough of the place. I've also known about the biggest gem on the

water, the Thunderbird and not only saw it but managed to schmooze my way on to it for a personal tour (with my wife, Judy).

What an experience! As a result of purchasing a Corum Admirals Cup watch I was once lucky enough to be invited to view an Americas Cup

Series race ... on that occasion I was lucky enough to become the extra man on the Corum sponsored French entry. Near the end

of the race I found myself looking back at "some guy" named Russell Coutts as we won the race! Anyway, getting on the

Thunderbird is an equal though quite different boat experience for me. What a boat! Originally built in 1940. Concieved as an ultimate high speed day boat

for beautiful Lake Tahoe. No place to sleep, no galley, just heaps of style and power. Later purchased by Bill Harrah (casino magnate and car collector) who added a stainless steel flying bridge

and swapped out the two Kermath powerplants to two WWII era supercharged Allison V12s which are currently tuned to 1100 hp (each). It was a fantastic

trip but it was also great to be back as we were both missing our "Moochie".

Big Blue X2 !

Do you ever wonder if people are thinking "why is that guy taking so many pictures of his watch"?!!

Judy brought some blue too. Omega electric blue Seamaster 300.

Gave my Bathyscaphe its first "plunge"... we didn't quite make it to Fify Fathoms although Tahoe might have been able to accomidate that.

struck up a conversation at the beach with a nice gent who let me take a snap of his cool vintage Omega.

Saw some beautiful skys and sunsets.

Lots of amazing boats!

But only one Thunderbird (after the image below)...

Ok... so now that I've finally been aboard my next Thunderbird dream is.....haha!

Finally, HWY1 to San Simeon...

Hearst "Castle" drive by shot from the bus....

To me the pools were the highlight (well, I am a Pisces after all).

Some of the local surfers were very skilled! Always able to make that next section before it closes out!

Now Brian, Judy and Moochie are reunited and the P-6000 is back in the collection. Hope you found this entertaining. Over and out for now......

About the Omega Ref. Seamaster300

The Seamaster 300 reference is a re-edition that draws inspiration from Omega's historical dive watches. It is characterized by its robust construction and design elements that pay homage to early professional timepieces, while incorporating modern watchmaking advancements. This reference is positioned as a contemporary interpretation for enthusiasts who appreciate vintage aesthetics combined with current performance standards.

This particular Seamaster 300 features a stainless steel case, typically measuring 41 mm in diameter. It is equipped with an automatic movement, often a Master Co-Axial caliber, providing a substantial power reserve. The watch is fitted with a domed sapphire crystal, contributing to its vintage appearance while offering enhanced scratch resistance. Its construction ensures a high degree of water resistance suitable for aquatic activities.

For collectors, this reference appeals to those seeking a blend of historical design and modern technical specifications. It represents Omega's commitment to its heritage while offering a reliable and well-engineered timepiece. The Seamaster 300 is a significant part of the brand's contemporary collection, offering a distinct alternative to other models within the Seamaster family.

Specifications

Caliber: Omega 8400

Case: Stainless steel

Diameter: 41 mm

Dial: Black

Water Resist.: 300m

Crystal: Domed sapphire

Key Points from the Discussion

The author managed to get a personal tour of the Thunderbird boat by striking up a conversation with a crew member about cars, specifically his 300ZX turbo and MKIV Supra Turbo.
The author's first car was a '64 VW Beetle, and he has primarily owned Japanese cars and bikes throughout his life, making the Porsche Macan GTS a new experience.
The Porsche Design P-6000 (Eterna) was reacquired by the author to match the red/black color scheme of his new Porsche Macan GTS after selling it to a friend.
Lake Tahoe's water temperature near the end of summer is typically in the mid to high 60s Fahrenheit near the shore, requiring a full wetsuit for comfortable swimming.
The Honda Fit Sport is described as a robust, practical, and functional 'tool car,' akin to the Seiko or Hamilton of automobiles.

The Discussion

Cpt Scarlet

Sep 26, 2019

Great post !...

Thanks for taking us along for the road trip. Thunderbird is something very special !

InDebtButOnTime

Sep 26, 2019

Honestly my pictures

don't do it justice. Its totally off the chart. I really wish I could have gotten to it slightly earlier light wise (unwanted shadows from other boats) and that it wasn't so close to the giant plastic boat on its port side. Then again, thankyou universe for that fantastic opportunity! One shouldn't be too greedy!

VMM

Sep 26, 2019

What a journey!

We can see you had a great time. Beautiful pictures. Thanks for sharing. Vte

amanico

Sep 26, 2019

Great road trip. And nice red jewel on 4 wheels you have, too. [nt]

InDebtButOnTime

Sep 26, 2019

Thanks!...

I suppose you "might" say my very first car was related .... a '64 VW beetle. Other than that and one Fiat (128 4 door) I've been Japan-Man all my life (cars and bikes) so its basically a new experience for me. So far we are liking it. I had sold the PD P-6000 to a friend but after buying this car I had to ask for it back as they are both red/black and I was having no luck finding another one in nice condition. Possibly because he knew it needed servicing and definitely because he's a great frie

cazalea

Sep 26, 2019

Nice story, Mr In Debt But On Time

Thanks for posting it so we could all go along. How did you manage to talk your way onto the Thunderbird? Did Judy help? I can see she knows her way around wooden boats. Cazalea