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Don't you mean that's the BAD thing?

nope, I put in my order yesterday evening and haven't had payment instructions yet

Thanks for that - I've been thinking of getting a Pam too after splashing out on Josh's submariner with the Swiss rather than the Asian movement - thing is, after spending money on the sub, I was thinking "hmm, can I justify the extra money for a Swiss engine in the Pam?". Which is kinda dumb, considering that the reason I bought the Swiss-engined sub rather than the cheaper Asian was for all those same reasons you just pointed out. The reality of mechanical watches is that they will need servicing and repair at some point, and it's probably a wise move to choose a movement that can be worked on by most watchmakers - otherwise, as you say, the watch just becomes an expensive paperweight. As the phrase goes: "Buy cheap, buy twice..." So I guess I'll just have to stump up. PS - really like that avatar Mrnixon - where did ya get it? Is it an illustration of Sherlock Holmes?