I agree with most of your views>>
and would include that tourbillons should not be displayed.
I particularly dislike the open casebacks of the (so called) Vintage Collection. I like the open caseback in the Jubilee Portugieser, though. There is no real rational to this, though.
The Mark XII is a beaufifull watch but for a perfect combination of form and function I would have chosen the Mark 11 or the WWII PIlot Watch.
Btw, I also remove the (removable) lables of everyting, car included. Like you, only I know what I have. It is good to know I am not alone. :))