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Rep vs Gen Rolex SD43 ARF 126600 v2

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Since there are already many threads regarding this topic, i will just post a brief comparison according to my observation.

Rep has no cyclops. The gen one has cyclop.

DIAL

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The rep has more glossy finish on the dial.
The indices color is whiter compared to gen.
Printing is very good on the rep one; if you are very picky then the red color is slightly different, with the gen has slightly red wine color to it compared to plain red on the rep. But, it is very indistinguishable under normal observation.

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As can be seen here, the gen dial has slight satin finish to it.

CASE

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The hev valve is slightly different on the gen. It looks slightly smaller compared to rep; color also slightly.
The case shape is almost the same; except on the gen, i feel the end of the case on the gen is more pointy and curvy like an eagle beak.

BEZEL TEETH

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Bezel teeth is bigger on the rep.
The gen has more slim oval look to it.

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CLASP

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Clasp on the gen looks double engraved.

Overall, for the rep, it is a great watch for the money. It has a wrist presence and a substantial weight. A great watch to have.





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Bro, those are 2 different watches. The Rep is the 40mm 2014 variant and the Gen is the newer 43mm variant from 2017. The rep looks very good compared its gen equivalent. I’ve been looking for this one (rep). Where did you source it from?


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Burrogs said:
Bro, those are 2 different watches. The Rep is the 40mm 2014 variant and the Gen is the newer 43mm variant from 2017. The rep looks very good compared its gen equivalent. I’ve been looking for this one (rep). Where did you source it from?


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Burrogs said:
Bro, those are 2 different watches. The Rep is the 40mm 2014 variant and the Gen is the newer 43mm variant from 2017. The rep looks very good compared its gen equivalent. I’ve been looking for this one (rep). Where did you source it from?


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Dude, he took the cyclops off. Otherwise this is an SD43 V2 same size as the gen, which you can tell just by looking at them side by side.
 
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Burrogs said:
Bro, those are 2 different watches. The Rep is the 40mm 2014 variant and the Gen is the newer 43mm variant from 2017. The rep looks very good compared its gen equivalent. I’ve been looking for this one (rep). Where did you source it from?


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Got to admire his photography skills where he can make them both look the same size
 
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One on the right looks bigger to me. Guess my eyes need to be checked. Didn’t see where he said he removed the cyclops.


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Cyclops aside, it has Red Sea-dweller dial making it 2017 43mm, not 2014 40mm.
 
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Nice review and can‘t wait for my arf to arrive. Got this gen rlx crystal but not sure if it is the correct size. Does anyone know the actual crystal measurement? I have no caliper but mine roughly measures this:
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I ain't sure if this helps you, but this is my ARF ...

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I'd say it plays in the same league, but uncertain if there are going to be differences in mm area?!
 
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sputim said:
Nice review and can‘t wait for my arf to arrive. Got this gen rlx crystal but not sure if it is the correct size. Does anyone know the actual crystal measurement? I have no caliper but mine roughly measures this:
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Hi bro I wanted a gen for this one too my understanding is only the SD43 Crystal is totally separate from the others and near impossible to find. Two RG members got them for $650 each. As you probably know $350 for subs etc so I went for a prof black hole crystal from his next batch. Once it’s been built i’ll post pics! :)
 
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Sbybbuser said:
Since there are already many threads regarding this topic, i will just post a brief comparison according to my observation.

Rep has no cyclops. The gen one has cyclop.

DIAL

23f2770076aa59c54cdb7c367ddb8eed.jpg


c57a57533513ebeb8c94e7fbe79efcb0.jpg


The rep has more glossy finish on the dial.
The indices color is whiter compared to gen.
Printing is very good on the rep one; if you are very picky then the red color is slightly different, with the gen has slightly red wine color to it compared to plain red on the rep. But, it is very indistinguishable under normal observation.

fd5defa3f4bfe0e9fcdc3d079b5b4e54.jpg


As can be seen here, the gen dial has slight satin finish to it.

CASE

0883c496de52464282192fa90178be67.jpg


ea79105f93ee2e5351ed6565625bbb78.jpg


The hev valve is slightly different on the gen. It looks slightly smaller compared to rep; color also slightly.
The case shape is almost the same; except on the gen, i feel the end of the case on the gen is more pointy and curvy like an eagle beak.

BEZEL TEETH

6b0c905eda6d41fb46fb586d28f21925.jpg


7da02500f97c0b32be9bdc30fb4dd90c.jpg


Bezel teeth is bigger on the rep.
The gen has more slim oval look to it.

21c50de4073765d3a150fe00515a9af8.jpg


CLASP

cdd8712dbc0c8c345a0dc160697796b8.jpg


Clasp on the gen looks double engraved.

Overall, for the rep, it is a great watch for the money. It has a wrist presence and a substantial weight. A great watch to have.





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I think it looks great without the cyclops. Was it difficult to remove? I've seen videos that make it look fairly simple - applying heat and gently levering the cyclops away with a razor blade..
 
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James19801980 said:
I think it looks great without the cyclops. Was it difficult to remove? I've seen videos that make it look fairly simple - applying heat and gently levering the cyclops away with a razor blade..
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Could i suggest maybe a prof's no cyclops glass? that way you can always go back if u don't like it
 
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It is the dial finishing that gives it away. The dial of the gen is slightly matte:

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