2019 edition - most gen-like out of the box rolex rep?

[beanvatan]

@ Johnlogan

holy moly macaroni, is that watch form ARF?

 

[latinna]

Not perfect but Like the Milgauss

Wow that's beautiful! Can I also ask where you got the box and papers from please?

 

[johnlogan]

Wow that's beautiful! Can I also ask where you got the box and papers from please?

Puretime

 

[tennismichi]

Nice thread!
Im getting an ARF and thinking about getting a prof crystal and gen dw. This would cost me around 500 usd including the installation. Is this a fair price guys? What do u think?

 

[Tobel]

Nice thread!
Im getting an ARF and thinking about getting a prof crystal and gen dw. This would cost me around 500 usd including the installation. Is this a fair price guys? What do u think?

Hey mate, you don't need to ask the same question in every single thread. Yes $500 is a good price for that

 

[betterbezel]

I actually have both and IMHO also the Hulk from arf is superior to the vrf's and noob's.

I am new to this site so excuse me if I'm posting this in the wrong comments section. How solid is the movement? I have my finger on the trigger but want 28.800 vph and a movement that will last for years n years. would you say the movement is better than the miyota 90s5? thanks in advance

 

[Tobel]

I am new to this site so excuse me if I'm posting this in the wrong comments section. How solid is the movement? I have my finger on the trigger but want 28.800 vph and a movement that will last for years n years. would you say the movement is better than the miyota 90s5? thanks in advance

If you're talking about the a2824 model then yes definitely. The sh3135? No it's weaker but you can make it more reliable with gen parts and servicing

 

[Itto]

The a2824 is very reliable, at least that's what i can say from my own experiences. In fact, i transplanted the 2824 from the ARF ln into my nodate Noob

 

[Neo_one]

Most gen-like out of the box rolex rep 2019?
For me it is clearly the ARF Datejust 41.
Some people say the date font is too bold. I think it i hit or miss. I have seen some with too bold font and some with very good font.
The same happens to the SELs. In total it is nearly a super rep in my eyes.
I have owned a ARF SD43 V2 and no. It is no super rep. Not even close. The bracelet was too light and rattling. The rehaut was not aligned with the markers on the dial. The insert engraving color faded after swimming once.
The triangle marker at 12 o‘clock was sitting too high without rounded edges. Too pointy not gen like. You won‘t find these problems in the Datejust as there are no bezel insert engravings and there is no triangle marker at 12. So there are less flaws which can exist I think.

Noob has beveled indice markers as well. ARF are squared off with no shape.

 

[betterbezel]

If you're talking about the a2824 model then yes definitely. The sh3135? No it's weaker but you can make it more reliable with gen parts and servicing

much appreciated! found any big flaws? Now I just gotta figure out where to order it from - and hope it won't be stopped at customs

 

[Tobel]

much appreciated! found any big flaws? Now I just gotta figure out where to order it from - and hope it won't be stopped at customs

For flaws you need to read the thread about the model you want. There is one for arf a2824 and one for the sh3135v2

To order look at the TD here

Good luck

 

[velleda]

Not perfect but Like the Milgauss

Love this one!!! Where did you get the box and book from?

 

[johnlogan]

Love this one!!! Where did you get the box and book from?

Puretime bro

 

[C43amg]

Noob daytona 116519ln 4130 - Apart from the weight, the gen is white gold, it's spot on.

Noob daytona 116500 4130 - white dial looks really good! Black dial has fat subdials, v2 fix this i think.

Arf Submariner 116610ln 904l 2824 - imho best ootb Sub

Arf Sea-dweller 126600 904l 2824 - one of the best ootb reps ever made.

Trio infernale: Noob 116519ln, Arf 116610ln, Arf 126600

Hi Itto (or anyone that could help), do you guys know a good watch-smith for servicing/re-luming/fix our reps here in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia?

thanks in advance!

 

[Lee22]

Thanks for all the input. From reading other threads it appears as though the ARF submariner A2825, NOT the SH3135, is the best option out of the box (if not planning to mod with gen parts, which I'm fine with).

Is your conclusion still the same? I’m ready to pull the trigger on one of these two, Submariner by Noob v9 with 3135, or ARF 2825. I am also looking for the best version out of the box without having to modify it.

 

[acer1113]

I am new to this site so excuse me if I'm posting this in the wrong comments section. How solid is the movement? I have my finger on the trigger but want 28.800 vph and a movement that will last for years n years. would you say the movement is better than the miyota 90s5? thanks in advance

Which version of ARF Hulk is this one? Looks gorgeous !