All of the current movements used in reps are also available in gens (some cheaper ones, and in the case of swiss, in the more expensive gens) for sure. There is no reason they shouldn't last for many years....with periodic servicing, just like the gens.
Yes it was, if you count him wearing it in the lander ON the moon. There is a famous pic of him in the Lander ON the moon preparing to depart, with it on.
.....not to be to picky
After reading all this, I've come to the conclusion that, rant's aside..............Nothing will change.
Capitalism is at work!
As PT Barnum said............"there's a sucker born every minute."
Ain't we all!
Keep those new models flowing.