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NOOB V7 No date BUILD

breitlingwatch

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Hello Guys,

I just bought this NOOB V7 SA3135 No date from another member here.
Only thing I think it needs is a new insert.

Anybody think the gen crystal is worth it on the no date?


Do you guys see anything else that it may need right away?

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VIV54

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no need for new crystal, put a spongebob insert and you are ok! maybe in the future gen hands.
 

breitlingwatch

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The differences that a gen insert makes to your V7 is NOT worth $750.
Do what VIV54 said ... get yourself a Spongebob insert ... then gen hands.

Got it. I just PM'd sponge bob.

You guys think hands are worth it here? They don't look terrible to me. you think the color is off or the shape?
 

micksmith1987

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I am collecting parts for a franken 116610 and by looking at your pics I'd say brushing/modding the clasp would be a nice touch...
 

Luxuracer

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Got it. I just PM'd sponge bob.

You guys think hands are worth it here? They don't look terrible to me. you think the color is off or the shape?

The gen Rolex chromalight hands are white gold, also they have 'better' 3D profile. Some people think that they make a difference. Personally I rather save that money and get a SH3135 movement when the SA3135 craps out.
 

breitlingwatch

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The gen Rolex chromalight hands are white gold, also they have 'better' 3D profile. Some people think that they make a difference. Personally I rather save that money and get a SH3135 movement when the SA3135 craps out.

Exactly what I was thinking. But I guess what shows is more important for me right now. Ill worry about it when it craps out lol
 

breitlingwatch

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I am collecting parts for a franken 116610 and by looking at your pics I'd say brushing/modding the clasp would be a nice touch...

Im going to polish and brush everything to gen specs once I get all the parts I need. What do you mean by modding the clasp?
 
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micksmith1987

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What do you mean by modding the clasp?

It's difficult to see from these pics but it seems to me that the edges of your clasp are a bit "sharp," while the gen clasp is a bit more rounded (but don't trust me 100% on this one - I am a total noob when it comes to Rolex)
 

Maron

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Sh3135 $200
Service$200
Gen reverse wheels $150
Crown $150
Insert $750
Crystal $350
Hands $350
Refinish case bracelet $125

Then it’s almost done


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breitlingwatch

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Sh3135 $200
Service$200
Gen reverse wheels $150
Crown $150
Insert $750
Crystal $350
Hands $350
Refinish case bracelet $125

Then it’s almost done


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Lol. you forgot the Gen bezel assembly and Gen clasp.

The sad thing is I know that I will wind up going this far.

More of my concern is what needs to be done immediately.
 

breitlingwatch

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Anybody think I should order an ARF 904 bracelet right away or should I wait and see how the SELs looks in person before pulling the trigger?
 

yosimiz

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It's a hit and miss. The v9 first batch cases take the arf bracelet perfectly and create a nice recessed sel.
There is a dedicated thread for that check that out.
I have the "second" batch v9 but still ordered the ARF bracelet.
Although Ryan clearly stated it might not fit.. My money my stupidity ;)
If it won't fit it will be listed here in m2m
 

rolexppapfan

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No gen crystal , but you can improve it with a insert from spongebob and if you want and have money a new 904l bracelete