im also trying to decide. here are my considerations:
- JF is not an option. the finishing is not on the same level as NOOB and ARF. The bezel has some weird effect, depending on the light.
- ARF has corrected the date font on the A2824 movement, so that version is a good option. 3135 has fat numbers, so its out.
- The numbers on the bezel of the noob version has round corners. Not as refined as the ones on the ARF.
- Noob comes with 2 extra straps. Its always good to have more straps to find the right size for you.
- On the ARF, you can only have 2 straps, so you have to take care and choose the right size.
- ARF has a better bracelet, with a real metal blade.
- I´ve been reading a lot about people having problems with the NOOB´s gold plating. The ARF seems to hold much better.
So, if you want the best, at the moment, its probably the ARF with the 2824.
Noob is also very good, but the problem with the gold plating really worries me.
Thanks for your input pecupecu, But i have already ordered it, i guess i made the right choice Because i decided on the ARF, But i believe i fixed both the problems you had with ARF, i spoke to Jennifer at Pure time, and she agreed to swap out one of the EE to a EG that should fix my problem with the shorter strap, I also mentioned to her about the DW i think they fixed it for me also while keeping the 3135 movement, you decide here is a pick of a Gen next to my Rep , I captured the shot off of a youtube video ,sized them up the best i could . i think there pretty close.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/lgwvzpp0lo...nshot.jpg?dl=0 Mine is on the right side
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