so just to show you that I really meant I was actively searching, here is another I've found, current asking price $3.5k
wrong crown, case ok, dial some patina. not bad but my advice would be to save up and be willing to pay ~$4000 for a premium example.
Pretty much my assessment too. I wouldn't be okay with dropping $3k on a watch with imperfections when there are much better examples available for a little more.
yes boss! Lesson for me is if there is something you really love, then go for it! this is the second time I've chickened out (there was a SS monoque connie a few months ago). I guess it is the balancing the patience. There is no point having patience and then chickening out when a good one comes.