Now when I look at these, my watch nerd brain turns off and the primitive lizard brain runs the show, and I like them!

The smaller version is flashier with the additional layer of exposed gears while the more cohesive joining of the flat and angled part of the dials makes the whole watch feel more refined and more luxurious / less industrial which the lizard brain likes. With the new carbon and sapphire case convexes GF is an RM alt and from that perspective these are super cool and maybe even a great value, GF level finishing with RM style.
I guess the answer to your question is no, my concept of quality has not changed if I think about it critically, but I don't anymore, I've put these watches into a category of irrational things like RMs, gem set watches, etc. which are better enjoyed for their fun factor rather anything related to value / $. Maybe that's all watches.... maybe I'm getting old....