That's one I REALLY like.

looks like watch season is starting a few weeks early this year.

 

Against popular sentiment, I would much prefer an A3817 or even an A3818 to the A386. The busy dial and case do very little for me. But if someone wants to buy me one, I won't complain...

 

At a time like this!

 

A feedback rating of 91.7% does not do much for buyer confidence..

 

I am usually not much of a gambler. But after seeing the Christie's A386 and the recent A3817 going for at levels that will price me out of the competition, I just put in the starting bid that the seller was asking for, half thinking some late bidders will come in. I have to say this is really a gamble hoping that the case is not too beat up though the dial looks good to me. Not too bothered by the new hands since they are correct, but of course I should probably have waited for an all original example and paid higher.
I had communicated with the seller and he said that this was last serviced Dec 2012 but taking it with a pinch of salt of course. I am just crossing my fingers on the condition of the case. Now to keep an eye out for an A3817.

 

I am hoping for a good score too. Will ask him for the service papers. And thanks again for being an enabler.

 

Shaping up to be a master are you. In time you will become an enabler too. Yes, in time.

 

Hope I will be qualified enough for that after I learn more about Omega and Zenith, 2 brands which I am focusing on. 2 brands which I like and the expertise is here on this forum. But the burden may be too heavy. And I have to add that you are an equally if not more frightening enabler yourself.

 

Good luck... I think it's a good play and I would have gone after it myself but for my personal rule against buying more than one A386 in any 3-month period. I think it will prove to be a solid investment. For me, replacement hands are a very minor issue, as long as they're correct... mine has them too. If you're ridiculously lucky, the seller might have the old hands in a little plastic baggie from the last service... doesn't hurt to ask.

 

Thanks MMMD. Will drop a note to the seller about the hands. By the way, may I ask what's the width between the lugs for this one? Thinking of looking for a strap for it.