I guess you're right about US$1K models, haven't had one in my hands, but it seems like the price/value difference with US$400 versions are not THAT justified. IMO US$400 are mostly good values especially on good reps with no On-second apparent flaws
One question remains, WHY OH WHY do these rep seller/makers make such OBVIOUS errors, it's so simple to check out GEN models and put the correct colored dial, button etc... sometimes it seems as if the have parts to spare so they decide to make a 80%rep watch... at least that's the case with HBB. From about 40 models i've watched in every angle (some of them in hands too), they ALL have errors (that's obvious), but about 95% of the errors could be avoided with a LITTLE work spying on H. catalogues...
That's why i ask again, who is the BEST seller/maker that provides good rep (with customisation if necessary, ex. metal buttons on Luna Rosa instead of black) in you opionion ?