Well, it has landed. AD offered me a 176 k which is in very good nick. Original black gator strap shows fair wear; the watch IS used, but they touched up the case where needed N/C. Got a free rubber strap with it and a deal on an Assolutamente strap.
What's not to like? I have no issue with the movement, even though not in house. My AD has a factory trained tech who will service this movement (won't do in house movement). Titanium is nice and light and not AS prone to show dings as SS, although I know it can, and likley will. But it's starting out really clean.
Dial is about as simple as they get.