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ARF 116610 904l 2824

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The more expensive one is made from 904 steel (the same grade Rolex uses)...thats the one we are discussing in this thread :)
 
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Is there any quality difference at all between the two? Stuff like the correct shape of SEL, bezel color, date font? Or is literally the only difference the type of steel?
 

melandri

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Looks like the non904 is out of stock anyway and I sort of assume they're not making it anymore
 

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​​​​​​​​Thought to share my latest project

Rolex submariner 116610 ARF franken


Gen dial DW and crown.

Spongbob insert mod.

Prof black hole crystal

Fully serviced ETA and waterproofed in Germany.
 

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gabro, very nice mobbed. But for me, the biggest tell for Arf still the crown & tube position, it sit too low and not center compare to the gen.
 
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gabro, very nice mobbed. But for me, the biggest tell for Arf still the crown & tube position, it sit too low and not center compare to the gen.

It’s the same tell for me too..it’s one of those once you see it, you can’t unsee it. My eyes Gravitate towards the flaws rather than just be happy with the other 99 things ARF did right.
 

lamkinpark

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I think this had been discussed long ago in this thread, take the noob if u want to built the best franken, or take Arf if u don't mind those flaws n leave it as it is.
 

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I think this had been discussed long ago in this thread, take the noob if u want to built the best franken, or take Arf if u don't mind those flaws n leave it as it is.

Yes, I know that's the consensus here. I was merely asking his opinion on the specific issues, i.e the crown and tube positions.
 

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Hi,
just recieved my QC pics for my ARF Hulk 904L A2824.

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I have three things to consider:
1. The bold font of the DW. What do you think, is it acceptable?
2. It looks like the marker on 45 is misangled. Or is it just the angle?
3. There is something wrong in the dateweel?!

I think the insert is the old batch because of the short "f"? Am I right?
Everything else seems to be fine.

What do you think?
 
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Vvvlllooo

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So you'd say Noob's v9 stands better?

Yes, it’s been discussed here many times. Here’s where I’ve always stood.

Out of the box no mods
ARF 2824 > Noob V9 > ARF 3135
For reasons..hit that search button and read

Once you start modding or even think about it
Noob V9 > ARF 2824 > ARF 3135

I do hear a lot of folks only wanting to mod a little...
ARF 2824 = Noob V9 depends on the mods and personal interpretations

If you are waaay too anal..
Rfactory
 
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Vvvlllooo

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Yes, I know that's the consensus here. I was merely asking his opinion on the specific issues, i.e the crown and tube positions.

Crown does sit low on ARF vs gen and noob, I have to search, or take Picts, but it’s been compared before, known differences. Some people can tell, some can’t....can you live with it is the answer.
 

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For most, there is no perceptible difference between crown guards, Gen, ARF, or Noob.

The Noob, for example is still wrong.

There are a lot of people who mention it for no other reason than it is known or has been said before.
 

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For most, there is no perceptible difference between crown guards, Gen, ARF, or Noob.

The Noob, for example is still wrong.

There are a lot of people who mention it for no other reason than it is known or has been said before.


You can draw a line in the middle of a piece of paper and weigh the flaws between the two...and fix them....to look more gen. The battle is internal, what can you live with, and if you can’t take the flaws buy a gen. I not the richest guy so price is also an issue....what is your budget and how much are you willing to spend to satisfy your needs? That will truly determines which one to “pick” not which one is better. All reps are what they are..flawed pieces. 99.8% of the world can’t tell, unless you are a member of RWI, and still we no care..appreciate the hobby.
 

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On another note...Just tested my ARF case... .4 MPa or 133 feet...passed...Noob crystal with ARF gasket...I built a no date sub




this is an interesting case construction.. how is the no date crystal held in place with no tension spring? Is the crystal assembly different from the 16610?