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ARF DSSD Blue 116600 - Review/Pics

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Ok, here we go. I got my DSSD ARF and want to share it with you, i think many of you are looking at this one.
First i have to say it‘s a very very good Rep and worth the Money. If you buy it, you will like it!
There are flaws...sure. Like @Cdenim said, it‘s V1 from ARF but for this knowledge they throw a stunning piece on the Market! The Insert is like from ARF known perfect! Also the Bracelet is awesome. The Biggest issue (imo) is the Dial. Its very nice and act‘s very good, but it’s definitely too much blue and the dark part begins to late. But this issue is only in direct (sun) light noticeable. In normal Light it acts very gen like.

The Bezel is very tight with minimal play, has a nice and crisp click and lines up perfect. The clicks sound strong and clear.


First the Hands: They are very very good with a good 3D effect. Definitely better than the Noob.

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The Crystal isn‘t flush with the Insert. The insert is a bit sunken in the Bezel. If the insert is brought up a bit it will match 90% with the crystal i think. But its not that big like the most pics always show it.

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Looks very good, Bracelet fits very well on the Lugs. No big gaps.

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The clasp is very very good an well done, like the whole bracelet. The 904 has a perfect brush and feeling. BIG improvement.
way better than the Noob one.

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The SEL are very good done, like the case. Yes, the shape is not 100% correct but for me its great. Edges are a bit "round" on the Lugs.

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Here some side pics
HEV is great, ist a lil bit sunken in the case - this is more gen like, than Noob.

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The Dial is really really nice...in low light it performs great.

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In Sunlight ist awesome, but a bit too blue. But like many others said, it behaves a bit more gen like than the Noob Dial.

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OGEV Text is well done! The "blurre" is from reflections.

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Here s some Rehaut, good one.

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Caseback is perfect and the Color is spot on.

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So on the End I can say it is a really nice Rep. Well done, in many ways better than Noob. It has flaws but for the first version it is great !
I would definitely buy it again and can recommend it.
If you have questions of want some more special pics, just ask :)
cheers :)
 
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soni04al

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Ok, here we go. I got my DSSD ARF and want to share it with you, i think many of you are looking at this one.
First i have to say it‘s a very very good Rep and worth the Money. If you buy it, you will like it!
There are flaws...sure. Like Cdenim said, it‘s V1 from ARF but for this knowledge they throw a stunning piece on the Market! The Insert is like from ARF known perfect! Also the Bracelet is awesome. The Biggest issue (imo) is the Dial. Its very nice and act‘s very good, but it’s definitely too much blue and the dark part begins to late. But this issue is only in direct (sun) light noticeable. In normal Light it acts very gen like.
First the Hands: They are very very good with a good 3D effect. Definitely better than
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The Crystal isn‘t flush with tje Insert. The insert is a bit sunken in the Bezel. If the insert is brought up a bit it will match 90% with the crystal i think. But its not that big like the most pics always show it.
wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==

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​​​​​​​Looks very good, Bracelet fits very well on the Lugs. No big gaps.
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The clasp is very very good an well done, like the whole bracelet. The 904 has a perfect brush and feeling. BIG improvement.
way better than the Noob one.
wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==

wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==

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wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==

The SEL are very good done, like the case. Yes, the shape is not 100% correct but for me its great. Edges are a bit "round" on the Lugs.
wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==

wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==

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Here some side pics
HEV is great, ist a lil bit sunken in the case - this is more gen like, than Noob.
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wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==

wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==

The Dial is really really nice...in low light it performs great.
wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==

In Sunlight ist awesome, but a bit too blue. But like many others said, it behaves a bit more gen like than the Noob Dial.
wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==

OGEV Text is well done! The "blurre" is from reflections.
wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==

wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==

Here s some Rehaut, good one.
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Caseback is perfect and the Color is spot on.
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So on the End I can say it is a really nice Rep. Well done, in many ways better than Noob. It has flaws but for the first version it is great !
I would definitely buy it again and can recommend it.
If you have questions of want some more special pics, just ask :)
cheers :)

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maybe it depends on the mobile app? hm
 

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i see them. i try to fix it fellas, uploaded via imgur. Hold on a bit :)

tripdog soni04al edit: fixed hopefully
 
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Nice pics and review thanks. Looks great. DSSD Insert looks correct. Waited many many years for Noob but they never got insert font, depth and platinum color right. ARF nailed it. How’s the clasp center opening part feel?
 
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We have contact - pics are now visible.
 

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Looks great, thank you very much for the pics and review. Doesn't make my decision between ARF SD43 or ARF DSSD easier though :)!
 

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I just can't get over the dial, it just looks wrong to me. A shame they messed that up, I'll have to wait for v2. To me, the dial is the whole point of going with the dssd in the first place.

Great review
 

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I just can't get over the dial, it just looks wrong to me. A shame they messed that up, I'll have to wait for v2. To me, the dial is the whole point of going with the dssd in the first place.

Great review
Yes agreed but the whole insert on the noob screws up the perfect dial.

Great review and thanks for the feedback. Surely ARF will review the dial soon and correct it as they are known for their agile development with reps.

Need some wristies....



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Looks great, thank you very much for the pics and review. Doesn't make my decision between ARF SD43 or ARF DSSD easier though :)!
I have both and for me is 100% better the SD43.


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Nice pics and review thanks. Looks great. DSSD Insert looks correct. Waited many many years for Noob but they never got insert font, depth and platinum color right. ARF nailed it. How’s the clasp center opening part feel?

The clasp acts perfect, way better than the Noob. Its very strong and there’s no rattling or play. Glidelock is also very smooth to adjust.
 
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ok here some fresh taken wristshots :)
 

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This is an awesome review! Thanks.

I recently lost my noob v7 on a trip and I need a replacement. Which dealers have this beaty?

Edit: Also do they make one with a black dial?
 
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Thank you :)


That’s saad :(
xartan ​​​​​​​You can go with every TD they can all get this for you mate :)
 
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Yeah probably :).

It looks like the edges on the bracelet are rounded a bit which would be nice. Is that so? The edges and corners of the bracelet on my noob v7 were razor sharp. I haven't seen one with a black dial the places I looked. I've asked my dealer to source it and if a black dial version was made.
 

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In the inside its a bit sharp, but not razersharp. On the Outside the Bracelet is a bit rounded and smoother.

The Bracelet is a big improvement, especially the clasp!
 

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I guess loosing your watch can be good for something afterall :)

Edit: I heard from my TD and they said ARF haven't made a black dial version but they that they will. No ETA though. Maybe in May they said.
 
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Ive been eyeing for this. Do u think it will be advisable for an 2xAR coat? Do u have lume shots sir? Thanks!


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