I think I already know the answer from last time I was trying to be talked out of a Yellow Seawolf. But I give it another go. I know this is the wrong place to be talked OUT of a watch.
First I think a Seawolf with numbers, not batons, is a lot like my Steelfish. Second I already have two decent 3-handed watches (SF and Omege PO). But for some strange reason I REALLY want a yellow Seawolf, can't explain why. Got a line on one with full kit (box, papers) out of warranty at 3 years old. Looking hopeful that I might be able to manage a trade of my vintage Zodiac that I am not in love with + $$$ and snag the wolf for around $2K. Sure I lose money on the Zodiac, but I don't have any selling fees this way and it is quick painless and gone.
Plan B. I am totally in love with the Transocean Chrono LE. It would add chrono to my collection be nothing like my PO or SF. Display back is way cool in my mind. In house movement...what am typing for you all know the score on the TOC. Obviously more money....more than double on the used market.
So sit tight on the SW as there will always be more...but I want it.
The TOC will take some time, maybe never as I am starting to question multiple high dollar (for me at least) watches. $2-3K seems "reasonable", not sure why - but $5K territory seems to be pushing the bounds of just plain silly for a used watch. But again I really like the TOC.Also, curious to know from a general perspective if you would rather have two $2,500 watches or one $5,000 watch. For me I think I am leaning towards the yellow Seawolf + $$$ in hand over a $5,000 TOC, even though I think the TOC is probably my favorite current Breitling. Maybe a SW and 810 Top Time would satisfy both longterm.
Thanks for letting me vent on the couch, Dr.
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