Yeah, my shoot-first-ask-questions-later approach has been a bit less than profitable, but brought some minor victories.
I have a feeling that I am a bit late to the game to get those major victories on eBay. Fortunately, I live in a part of the world and at a time where good finds may still be had at estate and garage sales.
I do agree, a venue without the tinternet and a buyers number in your hand is often the best way to go.
I've had a couple of majors but had to pay "tax" on a couple of minors too. I think I've just been lucky.
Dial is probably ok, but the case is a little too beat up for me. These are usually the kinds of watches I like to buy