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V9 SEL and Bezel comparisons (ARF bracelet included and installed on the V9)

Vvvlllooo

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So, there is a lot of hype on the V9 Noob that just came out. There were also a lot of concerns with the SELs. This write up compares the V9 to a Gen, the new bezel construction, and clasps. I also had an ARF bracelet I had ordered and installed on the V9 to show you how it would look with it on. I will tell you that the stock V9 Noob bracelet felt so much better and solid between the two. Both are made from 904L steel. Although I feel both are made very well I may have to modify, a little, of the ARF to make it sit nice and right. I will post in the future once I this is done but at this time, right out of the box, the Noob sits perfectly as it was made for the watch. I think both options are very good if you happen to go this route and there is no wrong answer, you only feel it in the pocket book. Off to the Picts.....


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Vvvlllooo

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Here's what I mean about the ARF bracelet that doesn't sit as well...

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It's only when I move the watch around on my wrist but if I wear it firmly, it looks nice. Feels like there is some play and so I may have to use the tape mod.
 

Koric

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The ARF sel and clasp is aesthetically closer to gen than V9 but it doesn't feel as solid? Interesting.
 

pwo

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No..

Noob clasp is the best currently on the market and very close to gen. It is also stiff like gen. Engraving are very neat and nicely done. Crown is standout clear and firm. Ceramic ball spring bars.

Noob has won subc clasps.

ARF has outsourced the clasp and lost this area. But their overall bracelet and sel are excellent. Just need to be ARF case also.


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awesome write up and pics, well done, thanks for this. interesting to see that the bezel engravings are still inaccurate after all these years and iterations. particularly the hash marks are visibly the wrong size and shape.
 

Vvvlllooo

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awesome write up and pics, well done, thanks for this. interesting to see that the bezel engravings are still inaccurate after all these years and iterations. particularly the hash marks are visibly the wrong size and shape.

Getting very close now
 

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I would stick to the noob bracelet. the ARF bracelet on it looks too recessed at the top
 

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No..

Noob clasp is the best currently on the market and very close to gen. It is also stiff like gen. Engraving are very neat and nicely done. Crown is standout clear and firm. Ceramic ball spring bars.

Noob has won subc clasps.

ARF has outsourced the clasp and lost this area. But their overall bracelet and sel are excellent. Just need to be ARF case also.


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Exactly - ARF clasp is crap.