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Noob finally releases true clone GMTs

KJ2020

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Price is lower than their 2824 timebomb, so it looks like they finally got a clue.

https://puretimewatch.io/gmt-master-...6-chs-v11.html

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https://puretimewatch.io/gmt-master-...6-chs-v11.html

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Hazing

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I'd really like to see an acceptable batman out of the box. I'll be keeping an eye on this but eitg tempered expectations.

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KJ2020

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I am really doubting between this new Noob black GMT master V11 or the ARF?

I would take the Noob if it does in fact have the VR3185 installed. Noob GMTs are pretty good for caseset, dial, hands, crystal, etc. The Noob LN insert looks OK. All reps have flaws of course but the prospect of an OOTB solution is enticing. The ARF LN has some great attributes - caseset, bracelet, hands - but the movement can be problematic and the crystal is not always able to be swapped without a reduction in date magnification. Also there are many reports of insert paint failing.
 

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Can you Mod it to a Franken. ?

Noobs have been able to take gen bezel, insert, crystal, crown etc in the past. The VR3185 can take a gen dial and hands so that's pretty much the whole deal.

There's a Noob based Franken for sale now in M2M, which would have needed more modding than this one will because of movement differences.
 
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Hopefully Pepsi is next, it should have been released like the day before yesterday.


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KJ2020

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Hopefully Pepsi is next, it should have been released like the day before yesterday.


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Indeed. If it doesn't come out soon, it will look more like Noob is trying to continue price gouging for their exclusive insert. Watch them keep offering it only with the timebomb at it's current price. I won't be surprised, it's a cash grab for them.
 

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I would take the Noob if it does in fact have the VR3185 installed. Noob GMTs are pretty good for caseset, dial, hands, crystal, etc. The Noob LN insert looks OK. All reps have flaws of course but the prospect of an OOTB solution is enticing. The ARF LN has some great attributes - caseset, bracelet, hands - but the movement can be problematic and the crystal is not always able to be swapped without a reduction in date magnification. Also there are many reports of insert paint failing.

Case Noob is better than ARF for you?
 

KJ2020

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Case Noob is better than ARF for you?

I think it depends on which model you want to build bro. Noob CGs look closer to gen 11671x's.

But you could really get away with using a Noob for either.

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