I just sold my 253 to a friend in my gallery. He plays in Poker tourneys and the guy next to him offered him 7K in cash
for his 253. He said he was tempted for 5 seconds, but enjoyed the compliment. The 253 is a nice one, although the HBB is the best chrono out there IMO.
BTW, this same guy owns a gen 18K white gold Daytona Gen which he never wears anymore. The 253 has fused to his wrist.