Amen. Valuations be damned. This isn't an investment, it's a hobby. Can you wear it and be happy seeing it on your wrist or is it always going to nag? And I'm NOT editorializing here - I have a few frankens in the box.
i have decided.... (two of those straps do not belong) Heuer Carrera 2447 NST (18mm) Universal Geneve Tri Compax - Deco Dial (19mm) Zenith A386 (19mm) Heuer Carrera 7753 NST (FS) (18mm) Modified Seiko (18mm) Clebar 'Panda' (18mm) Omega Speedmaster 145.012 (67) (20mm)
thank you all! so... i kept it. they refunded me a chunk of change... also, if you have a 538D-539D caseback for sale, please PM me!
If you're happy, I am happy for you, congrats.[emoji322] For a real DIY watch project .... melt down that chunk of change and forge your own case back! [emoji3]
It is not the money it is the object, you work long hours to accumulate money you trade that for an object you desire, There is no imperfection in your work your money why trade for something less than your own personal efforts! Matt Bain is reasonable, although probably not anxious to take it back if you press hard he will, I believe
Worth a visit... http://thoughts.onthedash.com/thoughts/el-primero-cheat-sheet/ We should have a version of this "cheat sheet" in the Zenith section right here on OF, for easy reference (I hate having to make extra clicks.) If only we could prevail upon the author to provide one.