I think the latest v6f has a slight edge over the ZF right now. However, the Bronze Bay is meant to develop a patina after wear, so after a few months it really shouldn't make a difference.
The 2824 will slip if you overwind it, and Asian 2824's nowadays definitely aren't fragile to the point where you will break or damage them just by winding. I have a Glycine with an eta 2824-2 and also a Pelagos with the Asian 2824. The Asian winds just as smoothly as the ETA and also keeps...
A cheap quartz rep of this watch exists, although not in the blue color. You can find it on various sites that carry lower end reps and also probably dhgate.
http://www.silix-prime.co/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=116_279&products_id=5604
There are plenty of good Tudor Heritage reps...