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ARF Daytona and SD43 Test Results are In!

2fake4u

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Was posted on the Exile Forum. Bringing it here.

The long awaited 904 tests of the latest ARF Daytona and SD43 are finally here.
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As you can see from the test results, strap and case is confirmed 904. Chemical composition falls within the allowable range.
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Testing was done via XRF Handheld Scanning. It is a non-destructive test, but is able to accurately determine the chemical composition of a metal.

Based on the results, the cases came from one source and the bracelets came from another. This falls in line with what we have been told about different factories/manufacturers for different components.

And a few pics.

Watches as they arrived in their service cases
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Really liking the sd43 and look for a full review thread similar to my Daytona one soon
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Daytona disassembled.
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SD43 disassembled.
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ayylmao123

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ARF are my new favourites, especially after seeing this. Excited for more releases from them.
 

Drifter

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Thanks for getting this confirmed, really surprised to see these ARFs are actually using 904 steel.

yes ARF are definitely making better reps, the inserts are quite impressive compared to NOOB
 

muiramas

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Great work, and thanks for sharing. Looking forward to your review.
 

k4jun

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The photos are dead, but the main message is valuable, thanks.
 

Islander36

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I can see them also,,and thanks for the info as I just picked up that SD43!
 

mnkoshka

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2fake4u any advice on how to remove the crystal retaining ring on the SD43? I need to replace the nylon bezel washer