Decided to buy Sky dwaller blue, but worried...

[Wcfranek]

Hi guys!
I read a lot of topics from forum and decided to buy watch, that was posted here: https://forum.replica-watch.info/fo...-sky-dweller-326934-gen-vs-noob-22-000-vs-398
I was looking for that version, but some webs seems to have different color (a little more Purple). Can someone more experienced give me an advice where to buy this watch with dalej blue color like on gen one, not Purple.

I found that offers:

https://puretimewatch.io/sky-dwelle...st-edition-blue-dial-on-ss-bracelet-a23j.html

https://www.ts-stations.cn/mobile/goods.php?ProId=27126y

https://geektime.cc/product/sky-dweller-326934-ss-noob-blue-dial-on-ss-bracelet-a23j/

Thanks in advance!

 

[jkrw247]

You should be more worried if Noob will even re-open at all. If they don't re-open, there isn't even any product for you to buy.

 

[ben_a34]

Not sure where you are seeing purple. Pictures in those links are a pretty fair representation of the colour in hand, at least on my screen. Perhaps you're referring to non- Noob version? In any case buying from a listed TD will make sure you get what you ask for. Whether there is any availability now is the big problem. Worth asking some TDs though as there is a slim chance they have one in stock despite the factory shutdown.

 

[Wcfranek]

Well I can’t see any info, that product is not available. How you know that?

 

[stevier88]

Well I can’t see any info, that product is not available. How you know that?

Through the magic of sight and reading the forum

 

[Wcfranek]

Thanks guys!

I try to contact them. Maybe some ideas where else I can buy a proper one?

Thanks in advance! Sorry for trouble and hava a nice day

 

[HomeRye]

Thanks guys!

I try to contact them. Maybe some ideas where else I can buy a proper one?

Thanks in advance! Sorry for trouble and hava a nice day

Worth a read of this thread: https://forum.replica-watch.info/fo...67-raids-happening-message-from-reddit-dealer

 

[KJ2020]

Search in google, add rwi to search box

https://www.google.com/search?q=rwi...droid-samsung&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8

There are no purple rep Skydwellers, all of your links are to Noob blue. There are also other much cheaper versions available in blue, those have fixed month indicators. As others have mentioned Noob was raided and may not survive. There are some other factories (TWF, AIF, etc.) making better versions than the cheapies but not as good as Noob - check for more forum threads already posted.

No name factory cheapie, fixed (non-functional) month indicator

Noob

AIF

 

[Wcfranek]

I found that two watches on aliexpress, both described as noob version 1:1. One has blue wheel on time changer. Maybe someone recognize if any of them is proper Noob version

Thanks in advance!

first:

second:

 

[ViperGTS]

they both seem to be Noob. the blue on the crown is just a sticker

 

[KJ2020]

I found that two watches on aliexpress, both described as noob version 1:1. Maybe someone recognize if any of them is proper Noob version

Those are both Noobs. I would be very suspicious of any vendor claiming they have in stock or can get one of these now. They have been out of stock and unavailable from Noob since before CNY. TDs could not get them. And now Noob has been raided and may not return to production. I would ask a vendor for a dated pic of their stock before sending money for one.

BTW the 2nd one has a crooked center dial piece. This is not an uncommon QC issue on these, that dial piece is just stuck on with double-sided tape. It can be fixed but requires removing the hands, which on any DG movement is a roll of the dice. The second hand pinion is ultra thin at 0.17mm and can snap off in a heartbeat. At that point the whole movement is pretty much done because to replace the second wheel requires disassembly of the combined bridge from the backside. That bridge has 5 pinions under it that all have to be stood up perfectly in loose jewels while the bridge is put back in place. It is maddeningly fiddly, and buying a new movement is a better option. The movements in these are only about $55. The same is true for any DG2813 at $25 or DG3804 at $40.

 

[Wcfranek]

Those are both Noobs. I would be very suspicious of any vendor claiming they have in stock or can get one of these now. They have been out of stock and unavailable from Noob since before CNY. TDs could not get them. And now Noob has been raided and may not return to production. I would ask a vendor for a dated pic of their stock before sending money for one.

BTW the 2nd one has a crooked center dial piece. This is not an uncommon QC issue on these, that dial piece is just stuck on with double-sided tape. It can be fixed but requires removing the hands, which on any DG movement is a roll of the dice. The second hand pinion is ultra thin at 0.17mm and can snap off in a heartbeat. At that point the whole movement is pretty much done because to replace the second wheel requires disassembly of the combined bridge from the backside. That bridge has 5 pinions under it that all have to be stood up perfectly in loose jewels while the bridge is put back in place. It is maddeningly fiddly, and buying a new movement is a better option. The movements in these are only about $55. The same is true for any DG2813 at $25 or DG3804 at $40.

I bought the 2nd one before your comment. How do you know about that? I can't see anything on pic. Should I cancel the order and take 1st one instead?

 

[KJ2020]

I bought the 2nd one before your comment. How do you know about that? I can't see anything on pic. Should I cancel the order and take 1st one instead?

You mean you can't see that the lower four lines of dial text are rotated clockwise a few degrees? How about now?

I doubt that's the actual sample you will get anyway, it's probably just a file photo. In fact, I would be shocked if you got a Noob at all, citing the info in my last post about Noob Skydweller availability and Noob factory's current status. Ali Express vendors can be very good, but it is also not unheard of for some to do a bait and switch.

 

[Wcfranek]

I got one but with curved text. Should I try to fix it by going to watchmaker?

Thanks!

 

[KJ2020]

I got one but with curved text. Should I try to fix it by going to watchmaker?

Thanks!

Post a pic

 

[Wcfranek]

Post a pic

 

[Wcfranek]

 

[Wcfranek]

Dont know how to delete

 

[Wcfranek]

sry for duplicates, got lagged

 

[KJ2020]

First, congrats on actually getting a Noob blue dial. It looks like somehow the Ali Express vendor got hold of some stock. Unfortunately it also appears that his stock may be samples that aren't perfect (maybe rejects) as this is now the second one of his we've seen with a crooked dial. This is a different one, the inner dial is offset in the opposite, counterclockwise direction.

This can be fixed but it needs to be done by someone who knows what they're doing. This is a rep with a dial arrangement unlike the gen and unlike any other rep I've ever worked on. The inner dial is held on by two short pieces of double stick tape that are quite strong. I literally had to put my thumb and forefinger fingernails (through finger cots) underneath the edges and gently but firmly pull it away. It is thin brass and it flexed a little so it's somewhat of a delicate removal. One could likely use a very thin scalpel razor underneath it after raising an edge a little but the GMT wheel is right there and can be easily damaged. The inner dial can be reattached with dial dots.

I'll repost my previous comments about the second hand post:

"BTW the 2nd one has a crooked center dial piece. This is not an uncommon QC issue on these, that dial piece is just stuck on with double-sided tape. It can be fixed but requires removing the hands, which on any DG movement is a roll of the dice. The second hand pinion is ultra thin at 0.17mm and can snap off in a heartbeat. At that point the whole movement is pretty much done because to replace the second wheel requires disassembly of the combined bridge from the backside. That bridge has 5 pinions under it that all have to be stood up perfectly in loose jewels while the bridge is put back in place. It is maddeningly fiddly, and buying a new movement is a better option. The movements in these are only about $55. The same is true for any DG2813 at $25 or DG3804 at $40."

Good luck!