I got my 116500 Noob v2.2 about 4 months ago from Puretime. My first impression was not great.
The overall feeling of the watch is off. It´s very top heavy, and the bracelet/clasp feels like a toy. The edges are sharp, it rattles, the brushing and shape is off, and it’s not comfortable on the wrist.
I was very impressed with the movement and the dial, I got a good one, and imo no one is going to spot the difference with this and a gen. Mine was of course the version with the serif R
After doing a lot of research here, relying on all the old-timers advice and guides, I did a bit of modding, and I’m very happy with the end result. To me, it’s now a very different watch then the one I received 4 months ago
I started with a CF bezel, wow does it make a difference. I compared it to a gen Daytona and imo there is no difference if you don’t put them under a micro lens. The platinum really makes it pop!
I ordered a AFR bracelet/clasp from puretime (2 months shipping time, remember to choose express) I thought I would use the clasp only since the SEL fit seems to be a 50/50 shot.
I also got a set of “gen” spring bars from Everest. (The ones from noob are pure garbage, it causes SEL gaps)
My new ARF bracelet was a pretty good fit at 6, but at 12 there was a tiny gap, the new spring bars helped A LOT! A put a little bit of Loctite on each side of the SEL and let it dry for about 15 min. It creates a thin layer on the SEL that eliminates the gap, and pretty much left me with perfect tight SEL´s imo
Overall I’m really happy with the watch now, there are no more things that irritates me, and I can enjoy wearing it It’s some pretty easy and inexpensive mods that really is a huge difference. The watch just feels RIGHT now, the weight is better balanced, the fell/touch is like the gen. You can do everything yourself, if you get some inexpensive tools on Amazon, and thanks to the guides here on the forum, everything was a breeze…
For comparison I had a gen Daytona, and a gen no date sub.
CF bezel from @jtimewatch. watch and ARF bracelet form @puretime . Spring bars from Everest https://www.everestbands.com/collect...ar-1-8mm-thick
Tools: Watchpress from amazon, spring bar tool from Amazon
And thanks to, among others: red1 M Scott and Tobel for some great guides
If you need more info or help with anything, let me know, hope you can use my experiences
First photo is my original QC pic
The overall feeling of the watch is off. It´s very top heavy, and the bracelet/clasp feels like a toy. The edges are sharp, it rattles, the brushing and shape is off, and it’s not comfortable on the wrist.
I was very impressed with the movement and the dial, I got a good one, and imo no one is going to spot the difference with this and a gen. Mine was of course the version with the serif R
After doing a lot of research here, relying on all the old-timers advice and guides, I did a bit of modding, and I’m very happy with the end result. To me, it’s now a very different watch then the one I received 4 months ago
I started with a CF bezel, wow does it make a difference. I compared it to a gen Daytona and imo there is no difference if you don’t put them under a micro lens. The platinum really makes it pop!
I ordered a AFR bracelet/clasp from puretime (2 months shipping time, remember to choose express
) I thought I would use the clasp only since the SEL fit seems to be a 50/50 shot.I also got a set of “gen” spring bars from Everest. (The ones from noob are pure garbage, it causes SEL gaps)
My new ARF bracelet was a pretty good fit at 6, but at 12 there was a tiny gap, the new spring bars helped A LOT! A put a little bit of Loctite on each side of the SEL and let it dry for about 15 min. It creates a thin layer on the SEL that eliminates the gap, and pretty much left me with perfect tight SEL´s imo
Overall I’m really happy with the watch now, there are no more things that irritates me, and I can enjoy wearing it
It’s some pretty easy and inexpensive mods that really is a huge difference. The watch just feels RIGHT now, the weight is better balanced, the fell/touch is like the gen. You can do everything yourself, if you get some inexpensive tools on Amazon, and thanks to the guides here on the forum, everything was a breeze… For comparison I had a gen Daytona, and a gen no date sub.
CF bezel from @jtimewatch. watch and ARF bracelet form @puretime . Spring bars from Everest https://www.everestbands.com/collect...ar-1-8mm-thick
Tools: Watchpress from amazon, spring bar tool from Amazon
And thanks to, among others: red1 M Scott and Tobel for some great guides
If you need more info or help with anything, let me know, hope you can use my experiences
First photo is my original QC pic
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