This thread reminds me of when I first got into vintage Rolexes 22 years ago. I found that I had done all I wanted to...owned all I wanted to of that brand. And now I'm starting all over again, discovering Jaeger LeCoultre. I know I've bought too many too fast. Now, going through my small in number vintage collection, I really have to thin the herd and put some of the money back in the bank. However I discovered a JLC watch, relatively modern...and my first two offers have been rejected by the seller. This will be the most I've spent on a watch...but I am powerless to resist this one. I just made the third offer. If they pass this time, then I will have to retreat and let it go. I don't even want to curse my chance of getting it by mentioning the model or posting a picture. It is 7:24 am in Germany...I don't know if they will look at their offers on a Saturday morning and reply. If I get it, I really really really will stop buy while I sell the watches that are no longer keepers. This watch I am lusting after, and my Ultra Thin Small Seconds, may