I still have 2 rolexes in Paris which I have to pick up soon.
However, I must admit that it would have been much cheaper just to change the strategy and go for a nice vintage piece as you recommended during our last meeting.
At the same time, if i would buy the new Submariner with black dial, I would have all "modern" simple SS sporting watches with Triplock crown and if I would buy a SS Daytona in addition to that... Uh, I think I rather:
a. start to collect empty beer bottles - that is much cheaper or
b. just forget my "strategy" and go for the vintage Submariner I want to get.
Best, Kari