It's called "The Working Man's Patek" for good reason. Lesson over - now go buy one.

CanberraOmega · Jul 2, 2015

I don't usually PM someone when I see a stunning watch in WRUW, but for some reason when @Barking mad posted this:

I almost immediately PMed him, and within a day, he'd offered to sell it.
(TIP: must PM more people commenting on their WRUW watches....)

Another honourable mention goes to @ulackfocus in the What Did You Learn Today thread, for this excellent exchange:

So, here it is now

And older photos from a previous seller:

Thanks to all of the other enablers/advice givers along the way
@NT931 @gatorcpa @Nobel Prize @STANDY

ulackfocus · Jul 2, 2015

👍 We give blunt advice when it's necessary.

gatorcpa · Jul 2, 2015

Congratulations!

However, I've seen that picture from 3 people now, and it's time to orient it correctly:

Now, isn't that better?
gatorcpa

noelekal · Jul 2, 2015

Yeah, that's a really gorgeous watch. One of my favorite styles of all time and all brands. Thanks for the inspiring photos.

Makes my stainless steel IWC with C89 look rather dull.

NT931 · Jul 2, 2015

when one or even 2 thumbs up are not enough...

It's stunning! Huge congrats, truly a great find especially with the original papers.

Modest_Proposal · Jul 2, 2015

Such beauties. 😀

CanberraOmega · Jul 2, 2015

and they wear so big for a vintage piece!

I love the leaf-style hands.

Aussie Jim · Jul 2, 2015

Should I PM you now for a quick sale.....?

CanberraOmega · Jul 2, 2015

Aussie Jim
Should I PM you now for a quick sale.....?

Everything is for sale at the right price!

CanberraOmega · Jul 2, 2015

Another wrist shot, for the sake of it

marturx · Jul 3, 2015

That's a beauty, well worth owning! Congrats!

I guess @Barking mad is selling everything now, since he will stunn us all with his next purchase. His house is out on Craigslist 😁

CanberraOmega · Jul 4, 2015

noelekal
Yeah, that's a really gorgeous watch. One of my favorite styles of all time and all brands. Thanks for the inspiring photos.

Makes my stainless steel IWC with C89 look rather dull.

Can we see it?

Geo! · Jul 4, 2015

I do like a nice 89.

rhetoric · Jul 4, 2015

I love 'em. Simple and elegant.👍

JohnSteed · Jul 4, 2015

Nicely done, @CanberraOmega, nicely done!

alam · Jul 4, 2015

👍 Nice catch! Welcome to the Working Man's Patek Club!

dsio · Jul 4, 2015

Whenever I see these I think to myself the closest thing we have these days is Nomos in Germany, who else is making calatrava-esque watches with nice hand wound movements at a great price point.

SeanO · Jul 5, 2015

Is it just me or do the colour of the hands not match the dial?

legends71 · Jul 5, 2015

Great watch, very nice elegant and simple design. 👍👍

CanberraOmega · Jul 5, 2015

SeanO
Is it just me or do the colour of the hands not match the dial?

Not sure. Here are some macros. I think the hands are the same tone as the gold on the dial, but case seems a bit yellower?