114060 Confusion

[Ian2109]

Hi,
After reading through the various threads as I am still unsure what is the best OOTB 114060
I was thinking of the ZZF one but have they fixed the poor engravings on the rehaut/ dial indentations?
Thanks in advance!

 

[Subdued]

ZZF is the only choice you got. Others are old models like Noob and JF.

 

[Tobel]

ZZF is the only choice you got. Others are old models like Noob and JF.

It's not because the noob V8 is older that it's not good

 

[Subdued]

It's not because the noob V8 is older that it's not good

CF insert vs Noob fading insert. 904 vs 316. Hands and dial clearly better for ZZF. I think these are enough consideration.

 

[Nikz19]

CF insert vs Noob fading insert. 904 vs 316. Hands and dial clearly better for ZZF. I think these are enough consideration.

Unless you’re planning to store your watch in chloridric acid, you’re not going to see any difference between 316L and 904L steels


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[Ian2109]

Subdued , have they fixed the rehaut engraving on the ZZF? It looked poor quality compared to Noob but I've read somewhere they have improved this?

 

[Itto]

Well, the v7/v8 is a good watch. My biggest issue would be the dial - the squarish 3, 6, 9 markers and the long "=" to be exact. But on a quick glance, it doesn't look half bad.

(left gen / right noob with arf insert, hands, bracelet and clasp, plus polished space between bezel teeth)

 

[Subdued]

Unless you’re planning to store your watch in chloridric acid, you’re not going to see any difference between 316L and 904L steels


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Or swin in the beach every weekend

 

[Subdued]

Subdued , have they fixed the rehaut engraving on the ZZF? It looked poor quality compared to Noob but I've read somewhere they have improved this?

Here’s my QC. It does looks better than V1.

 

[Nikz19]

Or swin in the beach every weekend

Have you ever seen a, let’s say, Rolex 5513 damaged by corrosion? Because I saw a lot of them in the past used by professional divers (swimming every day, not every weekend)


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[Subdued]

Well, the v7/v8 is a good watch. My biggest issue would be the dial - the squarish 3, 6, 9 markers and the long "=" to be exact. But on a quick glance, it doesn't look half bad.

(left gen / right noob with arf insert, hands, bracelet and clasp, plus polished space between bezel teeth)

A little help will ARF part will make the Noob a killer. If your Noob is 28xx does ARF hands from 3135 fit?

 

[Subdued]

Have you ever seen a, let’s say, Rolex 5513 damaged by corrosion? Because I saw a lot of them in the past used by professional divers (swimming every day, not every weekend)


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I dont get your point sir. If you like 316 then go for it

 

[Tobel]

Here’s my QC. It does looks better than V1.

Yes but it's still very misaligned at the bottom. Your arguments are valid, but it's your opinion that the features you mention are more important than the ZZF flaws. So you should really say "I prefer the ZZF because of..." Not "ZZF is your only option". Educate OP but let him choose

 

[Tobel]

I dont get your point sir. If you like 316 then go for it

His point is 904L is not an advantage, unlike what you are stating

 

[Itto]

A little help will ARF part will make the Noob a killer. If your Noob is 28xx does ARF hands from 3135 fit?

I actually put the arf 2824 movement in it, the noob movement died some time ago. So it has a date under the no date dial

 

[Subdued]

His point is 904L is not an advantage, unlike what you are stating

OK I understand. But I dont believe 904 has no advantage vs 316. To each his own.

 

[Nikz19]

His point is 904L is not an advantage, unlike what you are stating

Exactly. At least not for the normal user.


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[loncapa]

I actually put the arf 2824 movement in it, the noob movement died some time ago. So it has a date under the no date dial

You were able to replace a 2836 with a 2824 in your noob? Was there any issues with getting the arf 2824 to fit and/or issues with the crown tube and stem?

 

[Itto]

You were able to replace a 2836 with a 2824 in your noob? Was there any issues with getting the arf 2824 to fit and/or issues with the crown tube and stem?

Straight swap. Edit: it's been a while and i should add that i don't know the ins and outs of all sorts of movements but whatever was in the arf (2824) did fit the v7 without any problems.

 

[loncapa]

Straight swap. Edit: it's been a while and i should add that i don't know the ins and outs of all sorts of movements but whatever was in the arf (2824) did fit the v7 without any problems.

Interesting. Thanks for the info!