Some time ago, I decided that I was going to add a red Submariner to my collection. I commenced my search, and indeed sold a lovely white 1680 in order to bolster my funds in readiness. I came very, very close to snagging one on a few occasions, but each time there was something preventing me from completing.

I’ve come to realise that The Hunt for Red Submariner may in fact take some time. In the interim, I’ve been missing the 1680 that I let go, so when I inadvertently stumbled across an absolute beauty across the pond I had to buy it.