The OFFICIAL RWI YACHTMASTER CLUB

[srhoque]

Thanks mate.

The whole crystal is 2AR so it’s looks like there’s no crystal - can see the whole dial clearly.

I’ve got a gen crystal for it too - just prefer this look.

I command you to put the gen xtal on this thing of beauty!! Just kidding!! Enjoy it the way you like it

When I first saw the picture, I was wowed by the clarity of your crystal. Well now I know why

On a seperate note: I have an AP with Prof 2xAR. The glass has many scratches on the outside because of the coating bumping against surfaces. Does yours do the same?

 

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Sorry, Guys!

Lots of double post by Tapatalk’s error.

Really sorry for that.

 

[thediesel17]

Sorry, Guys!

Lots of double post by Tapatalk’s error.

Really sorry for that.

tapatalk sometimes feels like it’s the AI that is talking to another AI which then goes on and destroys the world

@shylockeins
very nice pics!
the blue dial is growing on me, always vouched for the rhodium one so far, but could see myself getting into that next

 

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@shylockeins
very nice pics!
the blue dial is growing on me, always vouched for the rhodium one so far, but could see myself getting into that next

Thanks, bro thediesel17 . You won't regret.

Cheers,

 

[WATCH HACKER]

Thanks, bro thediesel17 . You won't regret.

Cheers,

Which one? From Arf? =)
Planning to get 1. But I would like to have more feedback from the ARF =D

 

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Which one? From Arf? =)
Planning to get 1. But I would like to have more feedback from the ARF =D

Hey mate,

Mine is ARF, stock. Gorgeous.

Cheers,

 

[Dissemination]

I use Gen crown from an aesthetics and reliability perspective. The finish of the grooves, shine and looks of the coronet is better on the gen. Since I service all my movement right away and use gen parts for the entire autowind, I don’t have much experience with rep crown and how winding feels with rep crown.

Ok makes sense. The crown is one of those things that I've been going back and forth on for my upcoming frankens. I suppose I'll budget a little extra now.

Would you (or anyone else?) happen to know if a vr3135 will fit into a 2824 case? I know this is not normally possible, but I've read that the yachtmaster case is an exception to that.

Edit: and anyone know if ARF bracelet will fit noob case?

Doing some searches and can't seem to find an answer so far.

 

[srhoque]

Ok makes sense. The crown is one of those things that I've been going back and forth on for my upcoming frankens. I suppose I'll budget a little extra now.

Would you (or anyone else?) happen to know if a vr3135 will fit into a 2824 case? I know this is not normally possible, but I've read that the yachtmaster case is an exception to that.

Edit: and anyone know if ARF bracelet will fit noob case?

Doing some searches and can't seem to find an answer so far.

Ootb, VR3135 will not fit 2824 since the dimensions are different. That said, maybe watch makers can do mods to fit them.

Regarding bracelet, ARF fitting a Noob case is a hit or a miss. The Noob SELs (specially the new 904L) is almost perfect. In my franken, I have the Noob bracelet but ARF clasp.

Note: I just bought the oyster bracelet adjustment tool. Currently playing around with it - trying to use the Noob SELs along with the rest of the bracelet being ARF. Will share results later.

 

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Ootb, VR3135 will not fit 2824 since the dimensions are different. That said, maybe watch makers can do mods to fit them.

Regarding bracelet, ARF fitting a Noob case is a hit or a miss. The Noob SELs (specially the new 904L) is almost perfect. In my franken, I have the Noob bracelet but ARF clasp.

Note: I just bought the oyster bracelet adjustment tool. Currently playing around with it - trying to use the Noob SELs along with the rest of the bracelet being ARF. Will share results later.

I was reading "the big yachtmaster review" by Zocker on Rep Geek, and he stated that the case could fit a 3135... but I had still assumed some modding would need to be done. Also, that was 3 years ago so who knows if that is even applicable anymore. Nonetheless, I did find out the ARF bezel and insert are one piece now, according to Tomrep, so fitting a Noob insert wont work.

If possible, I'm going to use my Noob as a base for a franken, because I have use for the swiss ETA elsewhere, and it's already got the tomrep mod. I can sell the prof xtal fairly easily. And then I'll just cross my fingers that the ARF bracelet fits.

If the case can't accept a VR3135, then I'm just going ARF and dealing with the bezel font. I don't see too much difference in case quality between Noob and ARF on pictures...

 

[srhoque]

If the case can't accept a VR3135, then I'm just going ARF and dealing with the bezel font. I don't see too much difference in case quality between Noob and ARF on pictures...

Noob rehaut engravings and case shape/shine is exceptional. Plus the SELs are almost perfect. No experience with ARF except for bracelet. Good luck with your project, post some pics!!

 

[thorne]

I was reading "the big yachtmaster review" by Zocker on Rep Geek, and he stated that the case could fit a 3135... but I had still assumed some modding would need to be done. Also, that was 3 years ago so who knows if that is even applicable anymore. Nonetheless, I did find out the ARF bezel and insert are one piece now, according to Tomrep, so fitting a Noob insert wont work.

If possible, I'm going to use my Noob as a base for a franken, because I have use for the swiss ETA elsewhere, and it's already got the tomrep mod. I can sell the prof xtal fairly easily. And then I'll just cross my fingers that the ARF bracelet fits.

If the case can't accept a VR3135, then I'm just going ARF and dealing with the bezel font. I don't see too much difference in case quality between Noob and ARF on pictures...

There’s no comparison between the Noob and the ARF case. I had both cases.

Noob rehaut engraving, case engraving, lug shape, bezel scallops are miles ahead of ARF. The Noob insert also has way better numbers than the ARF - compare the zeros on the Noob insert and the ARF insert to a gen insert.

IMO the best build needs a Noob case, no question. The only issue is that the bezel turns easily, compared to ARF which has a better click. The rest - Noob wins.

I’ve fitted an ARF bracelet to my Noob case - I used the Noob springbars, not the ARF. Looks pretty good. I will post up pics of the SELs once I get home.

 

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There’s no comparison between the Noob and the ARF case. I had both cases.

Noob rehaut engraving, case engraving, lug shape, bezel scallops are miles ahead of ARF. The Noob insert also has way better numbers than the ARF - compare the zeros on the Noob insert and the ARF insert to a gen insert.

IMO the best build needs a Noob case, no question. The only issue is that the bezel turns easily, compared to ARF which has a better click. The rest - Noob wins.

I’ve fitted an ARF bracelet to my Noob case - I used the Noob springbars, not the ARF. Looks pretty good. I will post up pics of the SELs once I get home.

Appreciate the feedback. Well, I certainly hope my 2824 case can accept a vr3135!

Do you know if anything be done to improve the bezel rotation?

 

[thorne]

Appreciate the feedback. Well, I certainly hope my 2824 case can accept a vr3135!

Do you know if anything be done to improve the bezel rotation?

Even if you got the case to accept the VR movement, you’d need a 3135 dial. The 2824 dial has the datewindow cut slightly differently to account for the 2824 datewheel placement below (the placement is different for a 3135 datewheel). So the VR datewheel will not be perfectly centered with a 2824 dial (or vice-versa).

My Noob had the SA3135, so it was a straight for the Yuki. I will shortly be upgrading the Yuki to a VR3135 with gen rotor assembly, as I’ve already got the parts.

 

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Even if you got the case to accept the VR movement, you’d need a 3135 dial. The 2824 dial has the datewindow cut slightly differently to account for the 2824 datewheel placement below (the placement is different for a 3135 datewheel). So the VR datewheel will not be perfectly centered with a 2824 dial (or vice-versa).

My Noob had the SA3135, so it was a straight for the Yuki. I will shortly be upgrading the Yuki to a VR3135 with gen rotor assembly, as I’ve already got the parts.

I have gen blue dial and gen hands and gen datewheel. Crystal is being sourced for me I actually was going to buy a gen bezel assembly but it was too worn for it too even make sense.

I suppose I should start looking into the parts to upgrade the VR3135. My understanding is nothing is necessary like it is for the SH. But might be a good idea anyways.

 

[thorne]

ARF bracelet on the Noob case, with Noob springbars. SELs look pretty good.

Tiny gaps, not at all noticeable though, and there is no play in the end links.

 

[thediesel17]

Then newest Tomrep mod is a abit too grey. I compare my older Tomrep mod from January 2019 with his from February 2019.

I asked TomRep about this and he basically said that the difference is the consequence of a change in electrolyte supply.
The new substance doesn't allow for the lighter tone, but he emphasized that it is only noticeable in darker environments, not under direct sunlight.

For me personally, I prefer the darker appearance as it gives the rhodium watch some distinction between bezel and dial, kinda stealthy looking