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Arf 126600 (sd43) v3 904l - a2824

maxracingshox

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Thats really too shitty about the rehaut engravings not lining up. Noob did it just fine with thier Daytona, but I guess ARF is still a ways from that level of detail...

So much for one of the best rollies out of the box huh?

Im beginning to think Noob’s new Daytonas are the closest things we have in terms of closeness to gen for the rolex world.

Anyone can align a rehaut within minutes, if you have an instruction.

Edit: Oh, and Noob's Daytonas are close to gen? More like far from that. Unfortunately.
 

Pelagic

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Gen rehauts aren't aligned on every gen either, so what's the issue?

The issue is the text layout on the “supposed” upgraded V3. Even if it’s aligned correctly the spacing of the lettering will be off.

Latest V3 look at the spacing. If it was aligned it will still be off.
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My ARF mixed with a few I had to get the best look. It has a gen crystal and datewheel.
Alignment is better than the V3.
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My gen.
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I have the noob 904 sd43 coming in. From what I see it’s going to be good competition. A mix of the two will be a nice example.
 

Tschacko

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The issue is the text layout on the “supposed” upgraded V3. Even if it’s aligned correctly the spacing of the lettering will be off.

Latest V3 look at the spacing. If it was aligned it will still be off.
3705975cd2634d4a1b17af3538a9b09c.jpg


My ARF mixed with a few I had to get the best look. It has a gen crystal and datewheel.
Alignment is better than the V3.
2a4ec1746b4894792eb313df2feb71fe.jpg


My gen.
a2b24cfdab5851da4cf2e8a2ce5060ad.jpg


I have the noob 904 sd43 coming in. From what I see it’s going to be good competition. A mix of the two will be a nice example.

Ahhhh Mr SD43 in the House

What do you think will be better on the Noob ?
 

Pelagic

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Ahhhh Mr SD43 in the House

What do you think will be better on the Noob ?

Noobs midcase is definitely better. Correct crown height. Crown guards are better.

I had the 316 noob sd43 and I think the dial is better. Markers are better hands are better.

The bezel we’ll see. Noob looks good from pics. If you’re lucky and get a good bezel with ARF it is good. The inserts will never be like the gen.

My plans with the noob
Noob midcase
Gen full bezel
Gen hands
Gen date wheel
Gen markers on noob dial
Gen crystal
ARF bracelet if noob sucks and it fits well

I went over board with this watch cause it’s one of my favorite modern Rolex pieces. Loved so much bought the gen. Still feel like I need to finish the build though.
 
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MrBeasy

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Noobs midcase is definitely better. Correct crown height. Crown guards are better.

I had the 316 noob sd43 and I think the dial is better. Markers are better hands are better.

The bezel we’ll see. Noob looks good from pics. If you’re lucky and get a good bezel with ARF it is good. The inserts will never be like the gen.

My plans with the noob
Noob midcase
Gen full bezel
Gen hands
Gen date wheel
Gen markers on noob dial
Gen crystal
ARF bracelet if noob sucks and it fits well

I went over board with this watch cause it’s one of my favorite modern Rolex pieces. Loved so much bought the gen. Still feel like I need to finish the build though.
Will noob take gen hands unmodded?
 

tribal

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So, Noob bezel is better. Insert I don't know, CG's minimal better to ARF. Bracelet sucks on Noob. Crown height
Is the same .
ARF V3 is also not really better. Ceramic Insert Engravings way too deep. Datefont looks terrible, Bezel looks good.
I think if you have a good V2 ARF it's not worth to buy a Noob.
Here is mine with Gen Crystal, Crown.
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pelusito

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The issue is the text layout on the “supposed” upgraded V3. Even if it’s aligned correctly the spacing of the lettering will be off.

Latest V3 look at the spacing. If it was aligned it will still be off.
3705975cd2634d4a1b17af3538a9b09c.jpg


My ARF mixed with a few I had to get the best look. It has a gen crystal and datewheel.
Alignment is better than the V3.
2a4ec1746b4894792eb313df2feb71fe.jpg


My gen.
a2b24cfdab5851da4cf2e8a2ce5060ad.jpg


I have the noob 904 sd43 coming in. From what I see it’s going to be good competition. A mix of the two will be a nice example.

wowwww, nice.
My franken is also in the way from my mooder.
 

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Here is my Noob V2 with gen crystal, usd plated insert and ARF bracelet.
Yes the Noob is overall better than the ARF.
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rehaut is aligned pretty well.
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InfiniteOcean

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Agreed, these Version updates seem affected more by time then actual changes, if it's been a year, erase the 2 and put in a 3 after the V.

Regarding the bezels. I want to like Noobs bezel more but I feel the only detractor is Noob used a whiter paint on the numbers, Arf seems a little more metallic. It seems to me like ARFs painted numerals are closer to gen. I definitely could be wrong ( and hope I am) I have the Noob.

Regarding price increases. Im sure there is some collusion between factories, but I think dealers are the main culprit here, they really have their finger on the pulse of interest. When sales increase, it's hard to fight the urge to charge more. Realistically, whose going to not buy a watch because it's 10-20% more expensive then last year? They know it . If they slow down, prices will come back down gauranteed.
 
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botsyboy

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Regarding the bezels. I want to like Noobs bezel more but I feel the only detractor is Noob used a whiter paint on the numbers, Arf seems a little more metallic. It seems to me like ARFs painted numerals are closer to gen.
Yes the Noob insert is not as good in colour but now I’ve plated the insert it’s very much like the arf but not as good as gen sadly.




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w_g98

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The issue is the text layout on the “supposed” upgraded V3. Even if it’s aligned correctly the spacing of the lettering will be off.

Latest V3 look at the spacing. If it was aligned it will still be off.
3705975cd2634d4a1b17af3538a9b09c.jpg


My ARF mixed with a few I had to get the best look. It has a gen crystal and datewheel.
Alignment is better than the V3.
2a4ec1746b4894792eb313df2feb71fe.jpg


My gen.
a2b24cfdab5851da4cf2e8a2ce5060ad.jpg


I have the noob 904 sd43 coming in. From what I see it’s going to be good competition. A mix of the two will be a nice example.

Ah, okey now I see your point. I can see that as an issue.

For the pefectionists, my gen sub:

https://imgur.com/m2VetKc
 

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botsyboy Was it the level of reflection that didn't quite compare? It seems like those Gen numerals are radioactive, they always find a way to shine.

Yes. The gen platinum numerals really sparkle!


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Drewsak

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The issue is the text layout on the “supposed” upgraded V3. Even if it’s aligned correctly the spacing of the lettering will be off.

Latest V3 look at the spacing. If it was aligned it will still be off.
3705975cd2634d4a1b17af3538a9b09c.jpg


My ARF mixed with a few I had to get the best look. It has a gen crystal and datewheel.
Alignment is better than the V3.
2a4ec1746b4894792eb313df2feb71fe.jpg


My gen.
a2b24cfdab5851da4cf2e8a2ce5060ad.jpg


I have the noob 904 sd43 coming in. From what I see it’s going to be good competition. A mix of the two will be a nice example.

Sorry for the newbie question but where did you get the gen crystal and date wheel? And how difficult to change out?

Thanks!


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Rolex223344

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I have had my eyes on the ARF v.2 for I while, and at the same day I was about to order it I saw the v.3.
I placed the order on the v.3 thinking it would be improved in some way. Waiting for my QC pictures now and I will try to share some pictures of it when it arrives.
 
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Rolex223344

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Here are some QC pictures I just received. The biggest tell what I can see from a GEN is the alignment and spacing off the rehaut rolex engraving. The same goes for the DW.


 
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dee306

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Here are some QC pictures I just received. The biggest tell what I can see from a GEN is the alignment and spacing off the rehaut rolex engraving. The same goes for the DW.

That's a great quality SD43! Thanks for sharing. Rehaut alignment doesn't look too bad to me probably won't get much better than that from ARF. Dang, I just paid for a ARF V2 DSSD D-blue, might have to cave on this as well
 

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I wonder if its worth ordering just the bezel and/or dial and swapping them into my v2, which is otherwise perfect.