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Gen SD4k 116600 vs Noob 116600 v2, A3135 [UK]
- Thread starter mech500
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They look the same in real life. If you rotate gen, it looks matte at some angles and shiny at other angles. With dynamic dials, it’s basically impossible to compare using pictures. I’ll take better pictures to clarify.
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Both are basically matte
Remember that gen has different batch variations and my one is a few years old....so UV exposure will also have an effect on matte/gloss balance.
It’s very hard to compare such dynamic dials using pictures....which is what I keep telling people on the JF15400 thread [emoji6]
Gen (left), Rep (right):
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Tigerdragon
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Great post. Thank you.
one other thing that Ive noticed straight away, is that the bezel numbers are much brighter and bigger (or so they seem - may be the lighting?) on the real. Especially in this pic:
one other thing that Ive noticed straight away, is that the bezel numbers are much brighter and bigger (or so they seem - may be the lighting?) on the real. Especially in this pic:
Great post. Thank you.
one other thing that Ive noticed straight away, is that the bezel numbers are much brighter and bigger (or so they seem - may be the lighting?) on the real. Especially in this pic:
You're right about the bezel.
The gen numbers and hash marks are deeper and are slightly larger, if you compare a V6s or V7 sub engraving to the SD v2 you can see some obvious differences even though the sub bezel still isn't quite as refined as gen.
When I received my SD I noticed the paint on the bezel was applied near flush with the top of the bezel and had nearly no 3D effect, I used some acetone pulled tight on a polishing cloth to remove excess paint from the surface and edges of the bezel and it made a difference.
As far as the dial being matte it's actually more grey in color so as you change the angle the dial color changes as well. As the light reflects of the dial an illusion is created that the dial has a more muted tone of black and a deeper tone of black at other angles.
I hope they can improve some areas on a future version such as improved bezel engraving and paint color, better rehaut engraving like the V6s and V7 and the bracelet has some minor gaps where the bracelet fits the clasp at both ends and the screws holding at these points seem like after thoughts.
Great watch and my new fav Rolex model at the moment.
Rep lume is very good but gen is excellent and lasts longer.
Rep lume lasts long enough IMO.
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Check out m2m sales, I’m selling mine, I have a feeling it won’t last long tho
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Great post and review, thank you, nice details and photos are great, I’ve been looking at this watch for a while now and since im an Omega guy have held back from purchasing one, but this post has really got me fired up again, will be on the lookout for one soon I think.... we’ll done mate.
Brilliant review Mech500! Thanks a lot for this!! Where is the rep from? Seriously considering buying one after this post. Thanks again
Thanks. Rep is made by Noob factory. Any trusted dealer can source it for you.
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Fantastic rep, such a pity the LEC is so obvious and the EL gaps not as good as the rest of the watch