Thanks Lionel. Overall, I like the look of the brand. I don't know much about its history. As for winding versus automatic, I have no preference. I tend to lean more toward pieces (things in general) that are of limited numbers. The 198 looks great, as does the 246, although the 246 is probably more than I want to spend... I think I would like to stay under $10K.
I'll keep looking. In the meantime, thanks very much for your help.
Chris