If you are happy with the watch out of the box....it is a good one! Then the dg4813 is fine, and as you said, litterally dirt cheap to replace if something goes wrong....can't reallly lose. What is it about £10 or £15 for a replacement from cousinsuk? No way is it 3 times less reliable than the eta.
On the other hand...that big word...Franken! The draw of doing a franken now or even in the future can be a big pull, and that's a very good reason to get the eta or eta clone! Probably the only real reason, as the dg4813 is perfectly fine if you just want it as is without mods. Preferably just save some money and avoid the 'swiss' and go for the eta clone 2824...the money saved is better put towards franken parts later
....which can add up, quickly!
On the other hand...that big word...Franken! The draw of doing a franken now or even in the future can be a big pull, and that's a very good reason to get the eta or eta clone! Probably the only real reason, as the dg4813 is perfectly fine if you just want it as is without mods. Preferably just save some money and avoid the 'swiss' and go for the eta clone 2824...the money saved is better put towards franken parts later
....which can add up, quickly!