IMO, it's very important to inquire about availability before placing ANY orders, regardless of TD. Remember, it's not the same as dealing with Amazon! ;-)
My dear wife has the small sport version and so far, also loves it. I've tinkered with it a bit and it's just not for me at this point. To each, his own, of course!
Sent Vac my Blue Dial Super Avenger on May 14th with a winding issue. Received it back on June 12th working like a charm. It was even correctly set and running right out of the box! ;-)
Vac is a great CONUS option for any pieces needing service or repair. Super!!!
Mid-Day switch to my Blue Dial Super Avenger! Just received it back from Vac who fixed a winding issue and serviced the movement! Love this big-ass Breitling!
My point was he had clearly gotten the message before your post. We tend to "pile on" noobs who don't understand this hobby, rather than educate and welcome them.
A bit harsh jpz! The guy is a noob who asked for advice. He SAYS he's going to follow the advice given above. Isn't this exactly what we want noobs to do?
I have 3 dealers that I've dealt with to date. PayPal acceptance is important to me, so there are some well regarded TD's that I just won't deal with. Recently, I've leaned toward Toro and Ryan, because they offer a more narrow selection and give me the impression that they are more selective in their pieces that some of the larger TD's.