Nico,
Thank you for your kind words!
Since I didn't pull the trigger on the vintage AP 5402 A-Series I showed you from the dealer in Italy (based largely on your recommendation about how much work it needed perhaps 7,000 Euros!), I had the itch to buy a great watch before the end of the year.
I have admired this GO since it was introduced a few years back, so I figured if I purchased this one, at least I know the watch is NIB and won't need a service for some time 
Thank you again, my friend,
Best regards and wishing you a warm holiday season (Christmas in Paris does sound nice!!),
Robert