Here's a fine lesson in patience that has worked out beautifully. This Certina Bristol 228 was listed on the OF Sales forum a few years back and offered to me if I was interested, which I was. While doing a little research, I stumbled upon an earlier thread where
@vintage hab claimed "Dibs", so I asked that he have first option to add it to his collection if he was still interested, and if not, then I would gladly snag it. Well...he did want it, and did add it to his collection. Fast forward to this past weekend at the Mid-Atlantic G2G and my patience paid off. I now have the honor of being a steward of this fine piece, and hope to do it equal justice as the previous stewards have.
What a great community we have the pleasure of being a part. Cheers!