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Explorer 2 JF V3

applestooranges

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Don't know enough about this model to comment myself, but the guy in the video mentions the main difference as the movement and type of steel used. The Noob has direct adjustment of the hour and GMT hand like gen while the JF uses the standard system with quickset date but no quickset hours.

Other things mentioned:
Indices are very similar
Noob has better white dial and orange on GMT hand (pops more)
Latest Noob factory batch has bad lume application, the 6, 9, 12 markers are visibly darker than the other indices
JF has better hands
JF clasp is less accurate than Noob (logo placement, finishing on inner surface)
Clasp machining is excellent on both models
Noob quickset hours only moves the date forward vs gen which moves the date in both directions
Both Noob and JF GMT hands are slightly too long, tip does not overlap with second markers in gen
Recent gen he compared with had misaligned 12-hour marker
 
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cbfks

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Don't know enough about this model to comment myself, but the guy in the video mentions the main difference as the movement and type of steel used. The Noob has direct adjustment of the hour and GMT hand like gen while the JF uses the standard system with quickset date but no quickset hours.

Other things mentioned:
Indices are very similar
Noob has better white dial and orange on GMT hand (pops more)
Latest Noob factory batch has bad lume application, the 6, 9, 12 markers are visibly darker than the other indices
JF has better hands
JF clasp is less accurate than Noob (logo placement, finishing on inner surface)
Clasp machining is excellent on both models
Noob quickset hours only moves the date forward vs gen which moves the date in both directions
Both Noob and JF GMT hands are slightly too long, tip does not overlap with second markers in gen
Recent gen he compared with had misaligned 12-hour marker

Thanks for the comments. The lume application on the noob is a dealbreaker for most. Perhaps JF will release a CHS version down the line.
 
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HAMMER DOWN

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Has anyone had the jf v3 in hand yet?

​​​​​​Looking at the display model pics and demo video on TT, the lume is a bit spotty on it. (The black dial) the hands didn't really glow.
 
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centrum

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I am really interested in this watch with the white face. I can't wait to see reviews of this watch.
 

peterpl

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This JF version looks very good. Much better than Noob previous releases.
 

Big_helmet

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Mine is on its way, ( polar ). Will post some pics when it’s in hand. First QC was a red light, there was a piece of what looked like beard hair trapped inside. Second looked good, expecting it to arrive in a week.
 

cbfks

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Mine is on its way, ( polar ). Will post some pics when it’s in hand. First QC was a red light, there was a piece of what looked like beard hair trapped inside. Second looked good, expecting it to arrive in a week.

Nice. Keep us updated.
 

muiramas

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Mine is on its way, ( polar ). Will post some pics when it’s in hand. First QC was a red light, there was a piece of what looked like beard hair trapped inside. Second looked good, expecting it to arrive in a week.

Could you post your approved QC pics for us to have a gander at?
 

peterpl

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Post your QC as mentioned above. We would like to see it since you already accepted the watch.
 

Big_helmet

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WatchEnthusiast5

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Anyone has got it yet? Really interested in the black dial one
Waiting for a good one for years


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WatchEnthusiast5

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Anyone has got it yet? Really interested in the black dial one
Waiting for a good one for years


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peterpl

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Damn that looks good. Even the DW is perfectly centered both horizontally and vertically and the magnification is perfect. Lume looks pretty good nice and clean - I think I'm going to buy this.
 

muiramas

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looks good. if i had to be picky I'd say the coronet on the crown is a bit weak, but the dial and bracelet look really good.
 
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Mendota

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That looks great. Way better than the original Noob releases a few years ago. It's incredible how far the quality has come...

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vcappp

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ICHS. The genuine watch has the GMT hand placed in between the hour hand and the minute hand. However this watch has the GMT hand on the bottom.


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