Well, well, well. Now I'm not sure again . . . hmmm . . . I'll try asking him if this is the one actually pictured, and determine where my comfort level is at that point. Thanks for the input shultz; it would be awesome if all it took was a little cleaning. Not many other alternatives out there really, is there? Maybe I can get one through Breitling and pay a hefty pemium for a new one, if that's even possible . . . :marinheiro: