Great summary Darren. Not too different from my ritual apart from my impatience usually involves a quick try on!

: You are exactly right Thomas.
: The anticipation builds as the package nears you. There are the
: various stages of excitement
: - watching the tracking reference online as it nears your city
: - waiting for the van to come (sometimes aware that you have
: received packages previously at a certain time of the day)
: - the casual interaction with the uniformed driver as you try not
: to show your excitement at their arrival and in some give away
: your poker face that the package in their hands is worth many
: £$€'s
: - i also have a ritual where i sit at the dining table to open a
: package. Firstly i inspect the outer package for damage or signs
: the pack has been opened (i also photo anytime i see a possible
: problem). Then its a sharp pair of scissors to try and releive
: the tape that has kept it all sealed up, the whole time you know
: you latest treasure is just inches from your fingers and there's
: a noticable quickening of the pulse as you wait for that first
: glimpse.
: - it often takes me quite some time of examining a new watch before
: i put it on. Winding it, setting the correct time, checking the
: chrono functions well - its all part of a ritual we share and
: one i doubt i will ever get tired of.

: I see from your second post here that your package has arrived and
: i can bet you're proud of your new watch. Great condition and a
: remarkable piece - Well done !
: Enjoy your new watch but never forget the thrill it gave just to
: receive it.
: Cheers - Darren
: -
: -
: -
: -: I love the anticipation of a courier van arriving.

: :