New ROF Factory GMTs - Please share your thoughts

[eqw72]

That’s the ROF original Crystal?,looks spot on mate. Enjoy!


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[Sundek]

There's a whole lot to be said for being content with a stock crystal.

ROF sir?


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[Rolex Luthor]

The ROF crystal like the VRF Max is junk.

Are they Mineral? or poor quality Sapphire?

 

[KJ2020]

Are they Mineral? or poor quality Sapphire?

That statement was made prior to receiving mine, and based on images of early batch ROF's. ROF has been discussed as having some connection to VRF and VRF has for several years now been using crystals that don't have the right magnification - 2.0 instead of 2.5.

IDK of any reputable factories that don't use sapphire crystals for 5 and 6 digit Rolex reps, but there is a lot of variance in quality and whether or not AR is used, etc.

I was pleasantly surprised when I bought my ROF after they had been out for a while. As you can see from my statement and the pic in the post immediately above yours, my ROF stock crystal is good enough to not need replacement.

 

[Subzed]

I was informed by Ryan at Intime that ROF is no more.

 

[KJ2020]

I was informed by Ryan at Intime that ROF is no more.

Bummer they had some promising models coming up.

 

[Subzed]

Bummer they had some promising models coming up.

Yes and as I was looking at their Batman, I really liked the price of $428

 

[bertieng]

I guess lots of factories chose to end their business in view of the severe raids in China in these days

 

[Rolex Luthor]

I guess lots of factories chose to end their business in view of the severe raids in China in these days

So no good buying this one? They won't have stock?

https://trustytime.io/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_7&products_id=22233

 

[bertieng]

I think the question is not just stock availability, the picture is now even further complicated with the shipping problems

 

[Subzed]

So no good buying this one? They won't have stock?

You can always try a TD and see what they have. My understanding is that most do not have “stock” and acquire your watch from the factory after you’ve made and paid for your order.
Of course it never hurts to ask. Good luck!

 

[Rolex Luthor]

Trusty just got back to me, factory told them no stock.

 

[emge]

Hello,
I received my ROF Pepsi 2 days ago (Puretime). It looks like they started to use dial with crown at 6
o'clock (There are still gold markings at the back of the case). Also bracelet number is not 138, but 1NQ.
Anyway watch finishing is very good. Bezel insert transitions looks very good. I intend to keep the crystal which is good enough for me (Dial and crystal needs to be realigned). Bracelet feels a bit light compared to gen, SEL fitment is good. Clasp is 8/10. Only downside to me SEL middle link is less pronounced and doesn't have as sharp edge as gen and rotor is not completely silent but it is ok as I plan to take the watch to my watchsmith anyway.
So far I am very happy with the watch, they, lose less than 2s/d and look great which is very good for less than 400e watch.

 

[LightFalconz]

I'm loving my ROF GMT! unfortunately, I had some difficulties trying to screw down the crown not sure whether if the thread is damaged. I managed to replace it with a Gen crown, does anyone knows if this looks too protruded?

 

[bertieng]

I'm loving my ROF GMT! unfortunately, I had some difficulties trying to screw down the crown not sure whether if the thread is damaged. I managed to replace it with a Gen crown, does anyone knows if this looks too protruded?

This is always the problem with the gen crown coz the rep tube is not the gen spec. And if you look closely, the position of the inner threads of the gen and rep crown is different too

 

[Watch9194]

Can anyone tel me if the case is engraved 116710 or 126710?