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Congratulations, Ruckdee!

...to both you and your fiancee.  Two great watches.  I like that Omega a lot -- it looks great on her wrist.  Perfect for weekends and less formal wear.  The sunburst effect on the dial is very nice, as you point out.

But that Reverso Grande 976????  Well, that  is a PERFECT JLC to land on, IMHO.  I recall your troubles with the the Squadra, and I felt really bad for you as that is also one of the Reversos I admire most. But the 976 is a wonderful incarnation of the Reverso.  And it looks right at home on your wrist -- a very good size for both of us. ;-)

Squadras aside, the 976 and the Grande GMT are my two favorite current Reversos.  The 976 is beautifually simple without even a date.  The movement, as you said, may leave too much to the imagination, and perhaps it would have been better to offer only a solid caseback.  But I must say the view of the movement has grown on me.  It is simple and sober looking, certainly not overdone, matching the dial side. 

I myself am waiting to see what JLC will announce in the next few weeks, but then I think I may have to decide on a Reverso -- this 976 of yours is probably the front runner, followed closely by the Squadra HT (notwithstanding your recent troubles) and the Grande GMT.  Your photos of the 976 are pushing it further ahead in the race.  You are really talented with the camera, Ruckdee, which is not good for me. 

Well I am sure both of you will enjoy these new watches.  2010 was a good year for you in the end.

Best,

respo