Maybe, but deep down I know 'it's only a watch'. Think as I'm not a flipper, or have the disposable income for lot's of purchases, and having the watch for an occasion, I don't want to make the wrong decision.
I was the same when I was debating the BB58, that took a year from ordering when my daughter was born, yet I felt the 'sparks' as it were when I purchased it a bought it home to wear. Some things do annoy me, but no watch is perfect (unless a 2 liner 14060m Sub).
The pro's of the Speedy won over the Monaco & yes the impeding price increase probably did sway it (current RRP even with 15% discount I wouldn't purchase). & I'm certain I'd have some issues with the Monaco (well I think anyway).
Goldsmiths confirmed I can bring it back, just popped it on 30mins ago & the issues are swaying, it is good looking hmmmm.
Maybe I'm being over critical in thinking the dial is too big (small bezel), but also I know the white hands are iconic and there for legibility - but partially look 'cheap'.
Compared to (the obvious)
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