I'll add my opinion here - there is so much variance between watches and reps/particular runs, its almost futile to try and compare watch to watch, dealer to dealer. You can do it with a specific watch, sure, but there is not one watch completely unique/perfect to a specific dealer.

There is simply just too much dissonance since quality controls, current stock, factory parts...etc...all factor into each build. As with gen's there is a wide disparity from watch to watch, year to year and reps are no different. If you were to order 5 sub's from the same dealer, 5 months apart - I'd be willing to bet each one would be individual and different/flawed.

To quote our friend bk, "...I came across so many noobmariners that I only form one conclusion. There is a lot of variance from one watch to the next. Seriously, no dealer has one consistent watch...."

Find the dealer you like, meaning you are comfortable with their quality, shipping, communication and prior sales record and you'll be a-ok!

again, just my experience. Others may believe a watch is unique and finite/definitive to a dealer - I dont though.