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Submariner ARF vs Noob V7/V9

Anthony_1990

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Hello all,

I am planning on ordering my first Rolex rep, I am trying to decide between a few. I absolutely want a super rep with my main focus on the appearance of the watch.
I'm hoping to get your opinion and help.

Option #1 Submariner 116610 LN Black Ceramic ARF 1:1 Best Edition 904L SS Case and Bracelet A2824
Option #2 Submariner 116610 LN Black Ceramic Noob 1:1 Best Edition 904L SS Case and Bracelet A2836 V9 (released in 2 weeks I believe)
Option #3 Submariner 116610 LN Black Ceramic V7 1:1 Noob Best Edition SA3135

All I am looking for are common thoughts on the 3 options, any recommendations and maybe common flaws I should be aware of?
Any other tips or welcome, I've done a lot of reading and self edu in the newbie section however I am sure there still are things relevant to this particular order I should be aware of.
I am leaning towards Puretime btw.
Thank you all so much!
 

Eseips

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ARF is working with smoke, the rolex-pope of this forum. they will release a close to perfect submariner very soon, waiting patiently, too. would wait for the updated version they do with smoke and then go for it.
 

khalil_v

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you need to wait when it's on stock. Do you prefer the date or no date?
 

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ARF is working with smoke, the rolex-pope of this forum. they will release a close to perfect submariner very soon, waiting patiently, too. would wait for the updated version they do with smoke and then go for it.

you really think a nearly perfect sub is gonna drop? whats the point when the factory cant continue to "improve" and continue to make money?
 

Eseips

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you really think a nearly perfect sub is gonna drop? whats the point when the factory cant continue to "improve" and continue to make money?

I don´t know why but it seems ARF is actually hopping off the "iphone-strategy" bandwagon to just throw out new versions out every month and actually get some good things done. Have a look at the Sea-dweller. It is pretty much spot on perfect and just had minor mistakes like to pointy bezel teeth which are not reallly noticeable. If smoke and angus say they both work with ARF, why should ARF give a damn and even talk to them about minor fixes? I´m optimistic about it, fingers crossed
 

Mr.Paneristi

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Im still waiting on my v9 QC photos. I'm pinching my testicles with pliers for not waiting patiently for the ARF/smoke/Angus sub c 3135 project colab. I have a feeling it's going to be glorious
 
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LFC5x

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ARF is working with smoke, the rolex-pope of this forum. they will release a close to perfect submariner very soon, waiting patiently, too. would wait for the updated version they do with smoke and then go for it.

Looks like I may have to sell my in-order Noob v7 lol
 

Fr34k_W4tch

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Im still waiting on my v9 QC photos. I'm pinching my testicles with pliers for not waiting patiently for the ARF/smoke/Angus sub c 3135 project colab. I have a feeling it's going to be glorious

I was about to do the same but I got the same feeling, I wait for it.
There's only the clasp who can't be perfect right now but it's gonna be a nice looking one !

lol really?

The next ARF is dat' shit exept for the clasp.
Wait for it and pray for Smoke !
 

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Arf needs to fix their rehaut and they would be golden. The wokky rehaut just kills it for me. I never realized how bad it was until I got mine. I might have to machine it down and see if the dial still fits haha.

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Mr_SD

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Any thoughts on this collaboration between smoke and ARF - will there be a hulk? I was going to buy the V9 Noob. But i think i will wait - any thoughts? thanks all
 

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Live Photos just in of the ARF team nervously waiting on Smokes assessment of the improved 1:1 gen spec case

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Anthony_1990

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Thank you all so much for the input, I too am going to wait for the new ARF/Smoke colab to come out. Now I just have to find my wife something nice, maybe a 36 two toned datejust.
 
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