Hi-Beat movement - worth the extra ?

[Flying Clog]

When the SLA025 first came out I really liked the vintage look (plus it's based on the watch from the same year I was born), the case and the heritage - but didn't like the price.

Having never owned a watch that has a hi-beat movement, I'd looked recently at a Zenith Pilot Bronze Chrono but it was really huge on the wrist.
I've seen an SLA025 for sale from 2018 at what seems an ok price (or one I'm prepared to pay). But is the 025 and Hi-Beat really worth the extra over say a Marinemaster with 8L35 movement, or the newly re-released SPB153 Willard ?

Thanks in advance
FC