Fwiw my TD (TOW) said CF is more gen-like because of the case shape, but VSF has the better movement. Both are using ARF bracelets (so the factories claim). I went VSF because the lugs didn't bother me looking at QCs that were coming in, so it's a better buy OOTB imo with the movement and xtal (have heard CF's xtals are sub par).What TD did you use or recommend and how much did you pay for it?
If you want to franken, going CF makes more sense because of the case. You can fix xtal.