I looked through all the current Reverb ads for Rogers kits and snares. The only drums I saw with gaskets are the new $799 Rogers snares. I also looked through a few catalogues here like 1968 etc. No gaskets.
http://www.drumarchive.com/Rogers/?COLLCC=3616356064&
Kinda like when Ludwig introduced a new Jazz Festival re-issue a few years ago and didn't do a re-ring. I think the newer Jazz Fest for 2019 now have a re-ring.
If you're gonna imitate then best to do it authentically.
From a potential buyer, I think the gasket thing is hog wash if you're going for authenticity.
Maybe the new gaskets eliminate lug splay? I dunno. I have a lot of new drums and a lot of them have gaskets. But gaskets billed as an authentic Rogers feature, well, I'm not sure.
And, If I had $800 to spend on a snare I'd probably go authentic. If I wanted an old wooden snare I'd probably avoid Rogers altogether for fear of breaking a B&B lug. I'd prefer Slingerland, Ludwig, Gretsch, or Premiere if I was going with an older vintage snare. But that's just me.