I distinguish between marketing and what a brand says about themselves -and- what is happening in the market. GP Seahawk was my very first expensive watch - so I was a big fan of the brand. I saw the firm several times with my own eyes, I knew the people. Many things changed "a bit" after the death
Ps: Regarding service: Ido not care so much on what they do - the service team will know. Also because here in Switzerland at least service cost is standardized. Not sure what the prices are now, but a standard service for a Chronograph at Omega was, 5 years ago 750CHF. I have some watches, where I