Recently my AD took in a used, but unworn, Panomatic Lunar XL in steel. This watch had been on my want list for some time to the point that I was lusting after it. By a strange stroke of luck I had first right of refusal on a perfect example at an excellent price.
I purchased the watch without much hesitation, but had to leave it with the AD for 3 weeks due to local laws regarding the sale of used merchandise. I spent those three weeks pining away for my new GO until the day finally came two weeks ago and I was able to pickup my shiny new toy. I marveled at its beauty, the level of detail in the dial and case, along with the overall craftsmanship with which it was presented. I wore it proudly and took photos. I was on top of the world.
Now some time has passed and I'm finding that I'm not bonding with the watch as much as I have with others. In fact I'm more fond of a JLC that I purchased on a recent whim. I can't point at anything about the GO that is deficient or otherwise wrong for me. The execution of the complications is wonderful, the case is (to my eyes) perfect, the fit is perfect, etc. The problem is that while I have great admiration for the individual details the watch as a whole just doesn't seem to be "clicking" with me.
This is depressing. Ever had your "perfect piece" end up falling flat in your mind?
This is my first GO and I'm relatively new to collecting (compared to the tenure of some of the people I see here) so I hope that this feeling will pass with a little more time. If it doesn't then I'm very concerned that this will be a common occurrence!