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Hey everyone, just purchased an ARF Datejust 116234 along with a genuine white dial, gen roulette date wheel, gen 604 crown and case tube.
I keep reading about how the second hand is different on the rep compared to the gen, but how noticeable really is it side by side? And where do you guys suggest I find just the second hand without having to buy a complete handset for ~$200?
Secondly, I am aware of how good genuine Rolex crystals look on black and dark colored dials, but is it that much of an upgrade over the stock ARF V2 crystal for the money against a white dial? Plenty of genuine Rolexes run aftermarket crystals anyway.
Please let me know your opinions about this, as many pictures as you can post for comparison if possible are welcomed! Also, more experienced members feel free to chime in on additional parts I might need to mechanically make this a great build.
Thank you!
I keep reading about how the second hand is different on the rep compared to the gen, but how noticeable really is it side by side? And where do you guys suggest I find just the second hand without having to buy a complete handset for ~$200?
Secondly, I am aware of how good genuine Rolex crystals look on black and dark colored dials, but is it that much of an upgrade over the stock ARF V2 crystal for the money against a white dial? Plenty of genuine Rolexes run aftermarket crystals anyway.
Please let me know your opinions about this, as many pictures as you can post for comparison if possible are welcomed! Also, more experienced members feel free to chime in on additional parts I might need to mechanically make this a great build.
Thank you!