DSN is best out of the box after LH.
Despite LH's shortcomings, his product is still the best out there when he gets it right. Now I think he charges $700-$800 for his 111.
Vac doesn't sell watch. How accurate and how nice the watch from him depends on your ability to spec-out the specs of the watch you want him to build for you and also the ability for you and Vac himself (if he can) to source the parts that you want to use for the watch. Added to that his amazing built quality, QC, CS, movt servicing, lume job, etc. So you never buy a watch from Vac, you buy a service.
For the mainstream, DSN's offerings would be more than enough. It's got built quality, value for money, etc. His QC has been questionable as of late but it's been consistent and miles better than your average cartel dealers. For the very picky crowd, that when they all went for LH, Vac-built, Rex-built, Ziggy-built, you name it there... For the hardcore, they themselves would be somewhat competent watchmakers who now build frankens and stuff...