different things to different people. when i see a clasp i know looks bad it ruins the illusion if you will, then you naturally start wondering about the legitimacy of the rest of the watch. collecting reps to me is about having fun, but its also about painstaking accuracy within somewhat reason, completely irrational and compulsive i know. personally i would hate to hinder the potential of a $400 rep due to a bad looking coronet on a $40 clasp. but kudos to those who dont let little things like that get to them, i truly am envious, i would save a fortune.