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Noob 116500 / 116520 = same case?

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Hey guys,

Short question:

Noob 116500 and 116520 is the same case? Just Ceramic/Steel Bezel and other Dial/Hands? And maybe engraving on the case (Both 904L, 4130 Superclone)
But the case is the same. Maybe someone can confirm?

Would like to change a Stock Noob116500 to a 116520 Franken.

Thanks :)
 

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Yes they are the same case. The replicated PM cases are different, for the most part

Precious metal case on bottom

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Thanks for the info! Because I could get a 116500 by this week and a 116520 would take 2-3 weeks. Will change it to a 116520 Superfranken, so I dont have to worry about the case since its the same. Good to know :)

What happened to one of these cases? one has thick CGs and other horns or just picture angle?
 
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Those are both gens one SS, the other plat. All the new PM Daytonas (WG, YG, Plat) have that bulkier case as pictured.

Most PM reps have the proper bulkier case, although I've seen some YG with the SS shape case.
 

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Thanks for the info! Because I could get a 116500 by this week and a 116520 would take 2-3 weeks. Will change it to a 116520 Superfranken, so I dont have to worry about the case since its the same. Good to know :)

What happened to one of these cases? one has thick CGs and other horns or just picture angle?

Uhhh I think the 116520 has 116520 engraved & likewise for the 116500 at the SEL. But that's being nitpicky? ;-)
 
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Uhhh I think the 116520 has 116520 engraved & likewise for the 116500 at the SEL. But that's being nitpicky? ;-)

Dont care for that since you cant even see that :D
 

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Yes they are the same case. The replicated PM cases are different, for the most part

Precious metal case on bottom

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I have never noticed that the gen daytona crown had a much bigger "tri lock symbol" dot at the middle. I can't see it clearly.. Maybe it's the angle of light?
 

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Dont care for that since you cant even see that :D

Indeed mate, mine is a 116500 engraved 116520 franken... shhh... lol.
 
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The Stainless Steel cases for 116520 and 116500 are identical. Same dimension same shape (only difference as mentioned the engraving between the lug)

The pictured comparion is a Stainless Steel case with a Precious Metal case. Precious Metal cases (Yellow Gold, Platinum, .... ) have different case shape like in the pic on the bottom.
Also the crown "points" are different, PM cases have different big dots!
 

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Uhhh I think the 116520 has 116520 engraved & likewise for the 116500 at the SEL. But that's being nitpicky? ;-)

Not always a safe assumption. My Noob V8 no date Sub is engraved 116610, not 114060.
 

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Exactly because of this reason (different engravings) I decided to wait until CNY ends... I also had the chance to pull the trigger on a 116500, but I thought to myself: if I search 5 months to find gen dial, hands, bezel, crystal and so on, then invest another 600€ into a rep basis plus 300€ to do some reshaping stuff, switch clasp to ARF one etc...then it’s like losing breath standing in front of an empty goal and damn I like to have correct engravings as well. Although no one will see them ever. But that’s just my opinion:)
 

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Exactly because of this reason (different engravings) I decided to wait until CNY ends... I also had the chance to pull the trigger on a 116500, but I thought to myself: if I search 5 months to find gen dial, hands, bezel, crystal and so on, then invest another 600€ into a rep basis plus 300€ to do some reshaping stuff, switch clasp to ARF one etc...then it’s like losing breath standing in front of an empty goal and damn I like to have correct engravings as well. Although no one will see them ever. But that’s just my opinion:)

Was thinking the same. But sourced all GEN parts in 1 week :D
I cant wait for this build!
 

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Exactly because of this reason (different engravings) I decided to wait until CNY ends... I also had the chance to pull the trigger on a 116500, but I thought to myself: if I search 5 months to find gen dial, hands, bezel, crystal and so on, then invest another 600€ into a rep basis plus 300€ to do some reshaping stuff, switch clasp to ARF one etc...then it’s like losing breath standing in front of an empty goal and damn I like to have correct engravings as well. Although no one will see them ever. But that’s just my opinion:)

Might be worth verifying with some members if Noob even bothers to have different engravings beyween the two identical cases. They don't bother on the no date Subs.
 

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Yes - I asked already some owners of a 116520 and they confirmed that newer ones changed. Some older ones had same engravings. Well, i will see :)
 
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By the way:

Received the 116500 today from Noob and Case is a 116520 Engraved!

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By the way:

Received the 116500 today from Noob and Case is a 116520 Engraved!

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I'm not surprised. My 114060 no date is engraved 116610. I bet they just engrave a bunch of Daytona cases both ways and put em all in one pile to draw from.
 
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