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Hi all,
First, my apologies if this is repetitive, but I did not see a similar previous thread.
Warning: PIC HEAVY
I started this thread because I have a superfranken Hulk and a GEN insert/bezel assembly that has yet to be put on the watch, which when installed, will make the watch all gen but the Noob 7 case, ARF bracelet, and dial.
Unfortunately, the GEN dial is SO important, yet SO hard to source, and SOOO expensive even if I were to find one. I have always, for some reason, been struck by the beauty of the BP Miyota dial on my first gen VRF MAX (2836).
In this post I will be comparing photos of the following watches:
1) Date "31" is the first-gen VRF MAX with the BP Miyota dial (clasp code OUS) with a GEN Xstal.
2) Date "18" is the ARF, all stock (clasp code E5N)
3) Date "29" is VRF 3135, all stock (clasp code J9K)
4) Date "19" is the superfranken Noob 7 with GEN xtal, spongebob-modded insert, and ARF bracelet (clasp code E5N)
Obviously, I am looking for the most-gen-like dial, so I am trying to decide if should stay with the Noob 7 dial, or switch to the BP Miyota or even the ARF (as one highly-respected modder recommended).
I thought it would be interesting to hear what others thought, I realize I may get more confused, but... If nothing else, this post is a good source of comparison photos of the four most common varieties of the Hulk both with and without the gen insert next to each model for comparison.
Before I get comments - the GEN insert/bezel assembly was purchased with damage to a small segment of the teeth and scallops. I got it for a relatively good price and then had superman Jonj480 clean it up for me. Thanks to his work, I think the damaged area is hard to see, and will be even harder to pick out once the assembly is in place on the watch - unless you are looking for it specifically.
I thought it was really interesting to see how the GEN insert stacks up against the inserts on each version. There really and truly is no substitute for the GEN. I also know that the same holds true for the dial - but... that is not likely to happen unless I buy the GEN watch!
AGAIN, I AM INTERESTED IN COMMENTS RE: WHICH DIAL IS BEST (not other features)
ENJOY - and THANKS!
I took photos in the late-afternoon sun and late-afternoon shade.
First, the late-afternoon sun:
LEFT TO RIGHT: VRF 3135, ARF, BP Miyota dial on VRF MAX
LEFT TO RIGHT: VRF 3135, ARF, BP Miyota dial on VRF MAX, SUPERFRANKEN Noob 7
BP Miyota on VRF MAX (left) vs. SUPERFRANKEN Noob 7 (right):
ARF (left) vs. SUPERFRANKEN Noob 7 (right):
VRF 3135 (left) vs. SUPERFRANKEN Noob 7 (right):
NOW, EACH MODEL WITH THE GEN BEZEL/INSERT LAID ON THE WATCH:
1) BP Miyota dial - VRF MAX:
2) ARF:
3. VRF 3135:
4) SUPERFRANKEN Noob 7:
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PHOTOS TAKEN IN LATE-AFTERNOON SHADE:
1) BP Miyota VRF MAX (left) vs. ARF (right):
2) BP Miyota VRF MAX (left) vs. VRF 3135:
3) BP Miyota VRF MAX (left) vs. SUPERFRANKEN Noob 7:
First, my apologies if this is repetitive, but I did not see a similar previous thread.
Warning: PIC HEAVY
I started this thread because I have a superfranken Hulk and a GEN insert/bezel assembly that has yet to be put on the watch, which when installed, will make the watch all gen but the Noob 7 case, ARF bracelet, and dial.
Unfortunately, the GEN dial is SO important, yet SO hard to source, and SOOO expensive even if I were to find one. I have always, for some reason, been struck by the beauty of the BP Miyota dial on my first gen VRF MAX (2836).
In this post I will be comparing photos of the following watches:
1) Date "31" is the first-gen VRF MAX with the BP Miyota dial (clasp code OUS) with a GEN Xstal.
2) Date "18" is the ARF, all stock (clasp code E5N)
3) Date "29" is VRF 3135, all stock (clasp code J9K)
4) Date "19" is the superfranken Noob 7 with GEN xtal, spongebob-modded insert, and ARF bracelet (clasp code E5N)
Obviously, I am looking for the most-gen-like dial, so I am trying to decide if should stay with the Noob 7 dial, or switch to the BP Miyota or even the ARF (as one highly-respected modder recommended).
I thought it would be interesting to hear what others thought, I realize I may get more confused, but... If nothing else, this post is a good source of comparison photos of the four most common varieties of the Hulk both with and without the gen insert next to each model for comparison.
Before I get comments - the GEN insert/bezel assembly was purchased with damage to a small segment of the teeth and scallops. I got it for a relatively good price and then had superman Jonj480 clean it up for me. Thanks to his work, I think the damaged area is hard to see, and will be even harder to pick out once the assembly is in place on the watch - unless you are looking for it specifically.
I thought it was really interesting to see how the GEN insert stacks up against the inserts on each version. There really and truly is no substitute for the GEN. I also know that the same holds true for the dial - but... that is not likely to happen unless I buy the GEN watch!
AGAIN, I AM INTERESTED IN COMMENTS RE: WHICH DIAL IS BEST (not other features)
ENJOY - and THANKS!
I took photos in the late-afternoon sun and late-afternoon shade.
First, the late-afternoon sun:
LEFT TO RIGHT: VRF 3135, ARF, BP Miyota dial on VRF MAX
LEFT TO RIGHT: VRF 3135, ARF, BP Miyota dial on VRF MAX, SUPERFRANKEN Noob 7
BP Miyota on VRF MAX (left) vs. SUPERFRANKEN Noob 7 (right):
ARF (left) vs. SUPERFRANKEN Noob 7 (right):
VRF 3135 (left) vs. SUPERFRANKEN Noob 7 (right):
NOW, EACH MODEL WITH THE GEN BEZEL/INSERT LAID ON THE WATCH:
1) BP Miyota dial - VRF MAX:
2) ARF:
3. VRF 3135:
4) SUPERFRANKEN Noob 7:
[/urlPHOTOS TAKEN IN LATE-AFTERNOON SHADE:
1) BP Miyota VRF MAX (left) vs. ARF (right):
2) BP Miyota VRF MAX (left) vs. VRF 3135:
3) BP Miyota VRF MAX (left) vs. SUPERFRANKEN Noob 7:
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