I really like many of the 40th anniversary G-Shocks, especially the lava editions with that glow-in-the-dark bezel. I need to get one to go with my much loved Poison Dart Frog[man].
LF watches certainly are good looking. But, your experience is more than enough to keep me away. When the price says exceptional quality, that is what the buyer should get. And these issues seem to be more than one-off or excusable mistakes.
Congratulations to Timeout and JP75. It's great that my Moser made the podium in 2nd, between JP75's beautiful VC and Timeout's amazing ALS. Excellent company, indeed.