Just to update the thread,
This is now agreed to let go:
Agreed last Sat to sell at Eur 3.5k higher than what I paid last year (end April '14). Normally it is a model and brand which you don't sell, but I want to go beyond wearing steel or even solid metal bracelets and very much prefer leather bands. On top of that, the offer was so good that I could not easily pass on.
Road now is even more widely open for this (in either the RG or Platinum version, in the discontinued 39mm version pre-owned or new in the current 41mm version):
The current 41mm version retails for S$101,200 (RG case) and S$118,700 (platinum case) new, that is GBP 50,327 and GBP 59,025 at today's exchange rates respectively. Of course after a fairly solid discount from an AD and following the GST (VAT) return, these numbers become quite more digestible. Pre-owned prices (previous version, 39mm case, watch 5-12 years old) are about half of those for the current model to get new.
The watch is absolutely fantastic and it is hard to describe the sweet feeling when worn; due to the movement it is a piece/model that has already achieved cult-status reputation (those who are familiar with haute horologie know what I mean...)
In the meantime, having traded the IWC Da Vinci Flyback Chrono, we welcome a new member to the family:
I am gradually re-shaping the collection and moving towards handwound pieces, which I adore.
We'll eliminate every obstacle in our path and go all the way, as far as God is willing and practically possible. No concessions.