IMO Etalon makes a better mic. I have a 0-4 set. We have several shop mic sets that we use. Starret, B&S.

My choice for test indicators are Interapid, & B&S. Have several of each.

Plunger or dial indicators my choice is Mitutoyo, & B&S. I use the Mitutoyo the most.

Herman Schmidt is quality. I have their surface gage. I also have 2 Starret ones. The shop owns several of their products.

I have been collecting tools since 1978 when I got out of tool making trade school. I was tool poor for a while at my second job after trade school. Company would buy the tools for you and then do payroll deduction w/o interest.