I have been looking for this watch as well . . .the big issue for me is the hand length. Paul's hands (as is the case with most other dealer's versions) are too short. This is a common seamaster "sword" hand problem, but on a watch as simple and clean as the black smp - the short hands really stand out for me. Andrew's (Trusty) hands look very close to gen. - I'd go with that, but I'd contact Andrew first and confirm (or maybe even have him send you a photo of the one he will send you) that the long hand version is what you are getting. And, I agree with you on the 21j - I have some great 21j watches, and at $100 less that ETA you can afford to replace them when they die or if you must, just replace the inexpensive movement. Good luck.