This is exactly why I think its strange to give guys a hard time if they charge a bit more for their used reps..If they are in your country and there no customs or movement issues (I trust the guys on the forum:) ) it is well worth a few extra bucks...
They aren't making the best version of the SOSF these days, and most likely never will again. Doesn't mean you can't get a nice watch, but forget about matching the quality of the old one...Not gonna happen
Ombre --
You're English is great man, no worries The Breit's with 22mm lugs are the Seawolf, Steelfish, Skyland and a few of the Navitimers have 22...Also the BCE...
56 years old is wwwaaay to young! He was a no-nonsense guy who you either loved or..not so much. My dealings with him and correspondences were always good and I will miss him...
Red --
I'm in Hermosa Beach, and I literally could not stand up in my own alley! Those were the strongest winds I can remember and I've lived here all my life -- hope we are done with that!
Browny -- Not sure where you were standing when you took that shot, but don't do it again! Stay safe...
Plaifender is right -- I have the clone movement and this watch is at least as accurate if not more than my two gen eta Seawolf's. There are some things to look out for when your diver arrives. Make sure you tighten all your screws, especially on the caseback. Two of mine came off in the first ten minutes...And be extra careful with the bezel crown -- in fact, leave that sucker alone. I look at it like chronos on an a7750 -- no reason to mess with it
The other tell on the V3 is slightly longer chrono pushers, but that is just silly in my opinion.If someone is that clean a critic, they will also see the bad lume dots and various other miniscule faults. In other words, don't worry about the so-called "flaws" -- it's a great rep!
I have 2 chrono ROO's and in my experience, either you have a good movement or you don't. If you don't no amount of math or overthinking will save you from the inevitable truth -- servicing and or replacement. I let mine run down and reset when worn again.