Ok OP.
Great your here.
Some details, the 12..... (41mm) Nodate Model was released not long ago from VSF. They claimed to use a VS3230 in these movements, but instead they are using VS3235 with Ghost positions in the first batches. Will change on next batch.
Dont know what A88 is serial, but can tell you JVS makes pretty decent reps, IMO xtal is not as good as VS and movement, otherwise they are most likely same (maybe bezel action more crisp).
Neverthenless, change your dealer, he pulled you ober the table making extra 50 bucks profit. USE TRUSTED DEALERS FROM RWI