Extremely well put, mate.
I only hope that this will not set a precedent for others to start claiming for FOC improved version dials... be it DW Daytonas, parts builders or mainstream dealers' watches...
Not thread-crapping here dude, but to the un-informed, your postings seem to imply that you were somehow shortchanged by Spin (through vlydog of course)? As southcoast68 has already stated, Spin does NOT manufacture DW parts. He builds them from scratch using DW case kits....And build them well, horologically-speaking, he definitely does. I can personally attest to that. Those who have been in this game long enough will also know the inherent problems found in DW's ready-made Daytonas, for sure...which is why in this hobby of ours, research is most important...
Glad that Spin has agreed to send you a new dial FOC. For someone who has just started out in the rep scene, I think you are lucky, i should say. This is simply due to the fact that vlydog, the original buyer of this Daytona in question, did not initially make a claim for a replacement dial from Spin (which I honestly believe that Spin would also have replaced the dial, anyway ). In most cases, I believe that when a rep has been sold on, the new owner should not be able to claim for FOC parts from the dealers. vlydog & Spin, are both gentlemen in this aspect. I wouldn't dare bet my last dollar that any of the cartel (or maybe even DW himself) would be willing to replace parts to new owners of such pre-owned watches. All hell would definitely break loose once that happens. Kudos to you for offering a donation to RWG... Well done!
Just my $0.02 worth.