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I agree that they ruin the aesthetic a little. I find I don’t use lume that much as it is, and so when it ruins the dial, that’s just not it. A simple bit of lume on the 12 or on the hands is fine.
As a person who has recently received their first mechanical watch (Seiko SRPE53), I think you should just get whichever you think strikes you as being the best experience. You want to look at the watch proudly on your wrist with interest and admiration at the different intricate parts. Both will be very pleasing I'm sure. Not having handwinding and hacking may prove an inconvenience from time to time, however, I think if it won't bother you that much, don't worry about it! You wouldn't buy an ugly Toyota Prius because it's got better fuel economy and you wouldn't spend £50,000 on a Tesla just because it had self driving. Good luck and Merry Christmas!
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