sql_pl posts quite a bit, usually an early adopter of new models that others go for after seeing his pictures... It's probably just a matter of time before you hear from him
Hmmm so if the crown is SS that is one less weak spot, and you get solid gold two tone bracelets and bezels from a trusted seller on ebay... could make it into a pretty good franken-watch... I must ponder this
I had the same thing around the start of the summer... they had PP problems and ended up using WU (who also called me when I tried sending online!) via a shop.
Current one is great apart from datewheel. Do a few searches and you'll see what issues there may be and get that checked over.
Go for it.
There are a few people selling the current one at cheaper prices in trading zone, so I'd go for that if I were you.