Glad to hear that there is plenty going on behind the scenes. I'd hate for this place to become overshadowed by the craziness of the wild west next door. This place is about quality rather than quantity. Keep up the good work Rangers
+1 from the guy with no sense of balance. Having crashed my bicycle many times both as a kid and when racing as an adult, I thought it best I stick to four wheels if it has an engine.
They are here on the forum. You just need to look! Here ......
https://rwg.cc/forum/230-watches-clothing-accessories
I've used Trusty Time and Torobravo with great results.
I've never seen a rep of these as a chronograph, only as a non chrono. Try emailing some Trusted Dealers with your photograph and cross your fingers. If they come back and say it's not made them accept it and stop searching as you'll just get scammed elsewhere.
Touchy subject! Google gold plating and see for yourself what it entails. It's likely that the plating will outlive the watch anyway. If you really love the watch buy it and enjoy. If it does start to wear through in, typically, a few years, get the case replated.
Sorry, I can't help you with that one. Although there are people who use the ceramic Seamaster mid case for frankens so it work. Don't forget, these are reps and there are several factories making them so you may find a combination that will work.
There are differences. Look at the photo below, for starters the chrono second hand is different. Maybe check here for part numbers - http://www.ofrei.com/page764.html