I actually don't see the problem, you cannot even see on the gen pics if the datewheel is black or blue, same goes for the rep. Also the datewheel has the same height as the 236 etc, and on the rep vs gen revieuw it looked oke. The dial looks very close to me, also the color of the dial which is the most importand on this model. the lever can me modded easily. Should they do the paneria engraving on purpose?