Am I going mad? 116622 Noob 3135 super rep

[Yacht-Monster]

Hi lads,

Question about the Noob 116622 3135 rep for those with the YM experience. As mentioned in my signature, this is the watch I'm after and have a few other variants of this model as it's my favourite watch. I already have the Noob version with the ETA movement and a Tom rep bezel, and since I've been on the hunt for the version with the 3135 clone there's been some crazy expensive offers on other websites that I've considered. My question is, besides the movement, is there a significant upgrade from the 316 to 904 steel, enough for me to be considering close to $700 for modded versions.

I literally check the sales section daily for this watch but I'm also thinking that there's not likely going to be a huge difference to the one I have now. Of course, I'll never stop hunting for it, but maybe I'm putting this watch on a pedestal since it's considered a super rep.

Thanks in advance.

 

[KJ2020]

Bro I just posted some comments on the 904 vs 316 question on another thread that conveys my opinion if you are interested

Post #617

https://forum.replica-watch.info/fo...lease-noob-skydweller?p=10457063#post10457063

 

[BlueLineFarmer]

Who makes the best 904 sub <

 

[Yacht-Monster]

Bro I just posted some comments on the 904 vs 316 question on another thread that conveys my opinion if you are interested

Post #617

https://forum.replica-watch.info/fo...lease-noob-skydweller?p=10457063#post10457063

Thanks, yeah I remember looking at that. I forgot to add in my post that is the extra I'm willing to pay worth it for the slightly more gen case with the 3135 version? I know you've got the ETA version too so I'm interested to hear your thoughts.

Thanks again.

 

[Yacht-Monster]

Almost like asking is paying a premium for a second hand watch going to be worth it for the possibly 1% more gen feel. It would allow future frankening which is a huge bonus.

 

[KJ2020]

Thanks, yeah I remember looking at that. I forgot to add in my post that is the extra I'm willing to pay worth it for the slightly more gen case with the 3135 version? I know you've got the ETA version too so I'm interested to hear your thoughts.
Thanks again.

The Noob ETA is a 2824 so the crown sits high like the 3135. I shunned the 3135s back in the day when the SA3135 was all that was available. Now you can swap it to a VR or VS if you have to.

I bought my two Noob Yachti's in May 2018 and the Rhodium dial one is still running great and has never had the back off. My wife's Rolesiim dial just died last week, I'll probably put a Selitta 200 in it.

These are great watches, from back when Noob was King. I have no regrets with the 2824 and wouldn't change a thing. Maybe add a better crystal at some point but that's pretty far down on the list.

If you want to Franken then you really have no choice but to make the switch. Sometimes we gotta have it all!

 

[Yacht-Monster]

The Noob ETA is a 2824 so the crown sits high like the 3135. I shunned the 3135s back in the day when the SA3135 was all that was available. Now you can swap it to a VR or VS if you have to.

I bought my two Noob Yachti's in May 2018 and the Rhodium dial one is still running great and has never had the back off. My wife's Rolesiim dial just died last week, I'll probably put a Selitta 200 in it.

These are great watches, from back when Noob was King. I have no regrets with the 2824 and wouldn't change a thing. Maybe add a better crystal at some point but that's pretty far down on the list.

If you want to Franken then you really have no choice but to make the switch. Sometimes we gotta have it all!

Thanks, I didn't realise that the case was quite similar between the two. My rhodium ETA version is the same as yours, but with a Tomrep bezel insert. I think you're right about the potential frankening option. Given this is my favourite watch I'll need to keep hunting for a 3135 version or pay for a modded one that a seller has on a different forum.

Thanks again.

 

[KJ2020]

Thanks, I didn't realise that the case was quite similar between the two. My rhodium ETA version is the same as yours, but with a Tomrep bezel insert. I think you're right about the potential frankening option. Given this is my favourite watch I'll need to keep hunting for a 3135 version or pay for a modded one that a seller has on a different forum.

Thanks again.

You might look into just putting a 3135 into your 2824 case. I've converted a couple myself. The dial would need the feet clipped and re-glued or just source a 3135 dial. And if Frankening you would probably be getting gen hands anyway. I can tell you if a 3135 will fit in my Rolesium 2824 case in a week or so, tag me if I forget. I have some new VR3135s and I can pop one in for a test fit when I take the dead 2824 out.

 

[Yacht-Monster]

Absolute legend. Thanks mate, that'd be great.

Cheers.

 

[KJ2020]

Absolute legend. Thanks mate, that'd be great.

Cheers.

So I test fitted a VR3135 to my Noob 2824 Yachti case and it fit like it was made for it. I have some 3135 Sub hands that will work fine and may just do this conversion. I'll have to crimp the post on the red ETA seconds hand - the 3135 hole size is .20 vs .25 on the ETAs. And of course I'll have to reposition the dial feet.

This test fit was like few projects I've ever done in that everything fit so well I didn't need to mod a thing.

Drop fit the movement in

Stem hole is centered nicely

Need to choose some shorter movement tabs and smaller head screws - no need for a movement holder

Rotor clears the caseback

Stem operates smoothly all positions, and screws down completely. New OOTB VR3135 running well in the case

3135 dial fits nicely in the rehaut opening. At first I though it might be cutting off some of the minute tics but compared to the same dial in a BP 3135 case you can see the minute tics are short so its actually better in the Yachti case - no floating tics.

So there it is - looks like this is a go!

As an aside, check out the TG on my other 2824 Yachti - bought in May 2018, never had the caseback off. Sometimes you get a cherry.

Cheers

 

[Yacht-Monster]

So I test fitted a VR3135 to my Noob 2824 Yachti case and it fit like it was made for it. I have some 3135 Sub hands that will work fine and may just do this conversion. I'll have to crimp the post on the red ETA seconds hand - the 3135 hole size is .20 vs .25 on the ETAs. And of course I'll have to reposition the dial feet.

This test fit was like few projects I've ever done in that everything fit so well I didn't need to mod a thing.

Drop fit the movement in

Stem hole is centered nicely

Need to choose some shorter movement tabs and smaller head screws - no need for a movement holder

Rotor clears the caseback

Stem operates smoothly all positions, and screws down completely. New OOTB VR3135 running well in the case

3135 dial fits nicely in the rehaut opening. At first I though it might be cutting off some of the minute tics but compared to the same dial in a BP 3135 case you can see the minute tics are short so its actually better in the Yachti case - no floating tics.

So there it is - looks like this is a go!

As an aside, check out the TG on my other 2824 Yachti - bought in May 2018, never had the caseback off. Sometimes you get a cherry.

Cheers

Wow, thanks for trying this. If my search comes up short then this could be a very possible option with little modding.

Thanks again.

 

[Sundek]

@KJ2020
hello I read this interesting post from you i have a ym arf 40 with 2824 movement from what i understand i could fit inside a vs or vr 3135 without making any particular changes to the dial and the hands? and everything would fit perfectly, including the date, am I right?

 

[KJ2020]

@KJ2020
hello I read this interesting post from you i have a ym arf 40 with 2824 movement from what i understand i could fit inside a vs or vr 3135 without making any particular changes to the dial and the hands? and everything would fit perfectly, including the date, am I right?

Can't say firsthand with an ARF case about the movement fitting but I'd say the chances are good since the 2824 and 3135 stem heights are very close.

Dial feet positions are not the same so they would need to be clipped and replaced. Also hands are not interchangeable. DW position is the same.

 

[Sundek]

Can't say firsthand with an ARF case about the movement fitting but I'd say the chances are good since the 2824 and 3135 stem heights are very close.

Dial feet positions are not the same so they would need to be clipped and replaced. Also hands are not interchangeable. DW position is the same.

hello thank you
in summary I can use the same dial but my watchmaker has to do this on the feet
for the data disc there are no problems
finally last thing I have to change the hands.
are those of the sub the same as those of the ym? the colored second hand instead needs to be modified? thank you

 

[KJ2020]

hello thank you
in summary I can use the same dial but my watchmaker has to do this on the feet
for the data disc there are no problems
finally last thing I have to change the hands.
are those of the sub the same as those of the ym? the colored second hand instead needs to be modified? thank you

3135 Sub and 3135 Yachti hands have the same size post holes. A second hand can be repainted but not many modders are going to want to take that on. You can look on Rafflestime for red or blue seconds hands.

I just repainted a second hand yesterday. Yours would have to be relumed also. Many aftermarket hands have green or medium blue lume (not Rolex blue-green aka Chromalight).

 

[Sundek]

3135 Sub and 3135 Yachti hands have the same size post holes. A second hand can be repainted but not many modders are going to want to take that on. You can look on Rafflestime for red or blue seconds hands.

I just repainted a second hand yesterday. Yours would have to be relumed also. Many aftermarket hands have green or medium blue lume (not Rolex blue-green aka Chromalight).

Thank u so much for the completeness of the information