Noob Daytona vs ARF Daytona

[JohnnyBe]

ts0ts0s Are we going to find out someday about the weight mystery of yours

probably not

 

[Curt941]

guru are there any definitive pictures of the ARF 116520 v1 vs v2 bezels? Wondering how close the v1 is to gen compared to Noob since the noob seems to be the worst of the bunch.

 

[guru]

guru are there any definitive pictures of the ARF 116520 v1 vs v2 bezels? Wondering how close the v1 is to gen compared to Noob since the noob seems to be the worst of the bunch.

ARF v2 on left, right v1
Noob v1 is bad. ARF v1 is the best. I do not know why ARF updated the bezel to make it more gen like , lol

Gen

new noob 904 bezel, very good in my opinion

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[markfisher]

Yes, the Noob v2 bezel is a lot better, only “UNITS PER HOUR” seem still made with a wrong font.

 

[guru]

Yes, the Noob v2 bezel is a lot better, only “UNITS PER HOUR” seem still made with a wrong font.

I also believe the dots are too close to the edge of the bezel on V2


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[markfisher]

ARF V2 dots are too close to the edge but Noob seems at right position to me.

 

[Henkdevries1973]

Nice comparison !

 

[botsyboy]

Here is the gen bezel on my Noob Franken for reference.


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[guru]

Noob v1 versus noob 904 on the left side


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[jcher]

Thank you so much guru for your inputs ! I am looking to start my build on a 116520 black dial, a gen crystal and gasket are already on their way. For the dial I don't want to spend too much so now I am hesitating between the BP and ARF dial - which one would you recommend ? cheers !

 

[guru]

Thank you so much guru for your inputs ! I am looking to start my build on a 116520 black dial, a gen crystal and gasket are already on their way. For the dial I don't want to spend too much so now I am hesitating between the BP and ARF dial - which one would you recommend ? cheers !

Take whatever you can get, ARF is not easy to get. Both better as the black noob dial


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[jcher]

Take whatever you can get, ARF is not easy to get. Both better as the black noob dial


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Thank you for your help ! I will do !

 

[guru]

Noob dial vs shaved ARF dial

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[Curt941]

Noob dial vs shaved ARF dial

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Amazing. Can't wait for my 904 Noob base to arrive so I can build one.

 

[Ac1013]

Can someone do a side shot of a noob vs newer ARF(updated thin case back ).

 

[guru]

Can someone do a side shot of a noob vs newer ARF(updated thin case back ).

there is no updated on a thin case back from ARF , your dreaming ...
They need to use the old caseback because of the rotor which is sticked to this fake bridge which NOOBODY
really care about.Have not seen anybody putting a glas caseback on this watch.


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[M Scott]

I know the dial is not 100% correct for the 116500 but many gen owners converted their 116520 to a ceramic version.

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Talk to your TD, this is how they look for a 116500 built

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Could you tell me the difference between a Black 116500 Dial and a Black 116520 Dial?

 

[Curt941]

Could you tell me the difference between a Black 116500 Dial and a Black 116520 Dial?

Red font for Daytona is slightly different
Sub-dials are less shiny on 116500
Rolex spacing is slightly different on the 116500, more spaced out on the 116500

 

[guru]

Could you tell me the difference between a Black 116500 Dial and a Black 116520 Dial?

of course, just check out the position of the T of the OSTER below the ROLEX....
also, the subdials are not shiny......
So converting a 116520 with a ceramic bezel is ok but does not meet the gen 116500. I built one but I will use the dial in a 116520 and use a ARF 116500 dial in that built. Gen dials, if you get one, are 3k and I will not pay that.




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[Rep Enthusiast]

Noob dial vs shaved ARF dial

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guru Was it hard to shape the dial? Were there any challenges because of the material? Did you use a lathe?