I have a Brown and sharp I got off ebay and not had an issue yet. Friend has had a fowler for 20 years and still works flawless. Both his and mine are digital not dial. Spend the money for a good brand. If your like the rest of us we all spend a lot of money to get the best equipment. So why skimp in the measuring tools that are used to adjust the equipment.
Not trying to sound critical but if the measuring tools are cheap, what are the results of them and can you trust them.
Good luck
Brassaholic13 great link.