WHAT ARE THE BEST WAYS TO PERSONALIZE MY TIMEPIECE? IF I BUY A TOP-END WATCH, IS IT EVEN OKAY TO CUSTOMIZE IT, OR AM I SPOILING GREATNESS?

There will always be those that change bezels and blackout their stainless steel watches (no matter how much it cost). The purist will scoff, but to each his own. The one simple way to customize a watch that will express individuality, match with an outfit, or change your own mood (trust me) is with the strap.