Just to follow up and conclude the thread, it arrived back to me yesterday. Couldn't be happier, there is something very special about these straight lug speedies. The size is PERFECT, and after a new Crystal there is a hint of brown to the dial in sunlight. Makes me love it even more! Thanks all for the combined knowledge shared here, without it I would never have had the confidence to buy this one. And mounted on my 1035/506.
congrats - it's amazing! I think watching folks get their grails is awesome in that it leaves hope for the rest of us that it will come in its own good time!!