Just for clarification, after Bullitts explanation - that he bought the watch fair and square, he has done nothing wrong at all.
Yes, I did ask the original question about the watch, asking if it was the same one that Rob missed out on. Because of this question, I feel that some might think I was accusing Bullitt of something he didn't do.

So, just for complete clarity: Bullitt has done nothing wrong, be bought the watch fair 'n' square on an open auction site, any of us could have bought it.

I would like to apologise to Pier if he got the wrong impression and thought I was questioning his good reputation - I wasn't
The only person who did wrong is the ebay seller.

Enjoy the watch Bullitt - and, again, please post up some pics when it has been restored.

Cheers
Stewart

: Guys

: Rob did indeed miss out to the Ebay seller, after buying it fair
: and square (or so he thought).

: I even tried to help Rob get the watch after the event, but we
: decided together that we could not trust the seller so walked
: away at his increased offer of $4250.

: Seller then relisted and Bullitt bought the watch, he did not buy
: the watch through any sneaky back door method, so cannot really
: be blamed for buying the watch once relisted.

: We can of course blame the Ebay seller, who took $3500 at first and
: then $4750 later, but i'm sure anyone with a balanced view would
: not blame Bullitt for this.

: Always best to be sure you know the facts before you call someone
: elses character into question...

: Have a good w/e

: Rich