Watchco Seamaster 300 165.024: Love or Hate?

I don't care, in that, I don't spend time thinking or pondering about them since I purchased the parts and assembled them. I think they're solid watches and provide a rare opportunity to own a vintage design with little risk and modern reliability. Mine was assembled from parts I purchased from various sources about 15 years ago. Movement is from a Genéve. It's been serviced twice after assembly and I've had zero issues.

I do think that an individual procuring and assembling or having assembled a box of parts is different than an authorized service center and parts supplier/retailer essentially cataloging entire watches, despite the intentions and end result. I think there's nuance that matters. I also understand of others don't consider the nuance a material difference. I went the individual route because I felt there was a difference and there were already questions back then regarding movement quality/services status for the LWC assembled versions.

I've also considered the monumental policy changes Omega made regarding parts in the wake of LWC's actions. Did they provide a reason? Did they provide the catalyst? No doubt, but there is no doubt in my mind that Omega would've made the same decision regardless of LWC's practices, especially considering Omega's effort to move upmarket and become another Rolex in their minds. It's difficult to argue their compelling value considering the individual parts and labor required, however.