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Clean Factory New Release 116508 Full YG Daytona Series (Comparison vs. Genuine John Mayer)
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frankiemuniz
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- 22/6/21
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That top SEL looks awful, is the springbar not correctly attached or something?
frankiemuniz
Horology Curious
- 22/6/21
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Correct. Springbar wasn't attached at all in the previous photos. Here is it in correct form.
frankiemuniz
Horology Curious
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VERY miniscule. Impossible for someone to notice such when a majority of people have never seen the gen. The color is identical, the ONLY problematic area for me is the CF bezel the numbers & line are raised higher on the bezel and should be lower and closer to the bezel edge. Gen is right on the edge, CF there is a noticeable gap.
superb - now you can beat around your cf while gen is in the safe
Hey guys 
so I been searching through the forum to find information on thet 116508 John Mayer. I have been very happy with my stainless steel reps so far (VSF Subs, BTF Panda, Clean GMTs), and now looking into my first gold rep.
Maybe you can help me with these questions:
1. There are no tungsten reps from CF/BTF for the 116508 correct? If I buy a CF one, the weight will be more or less the same as a stainless steel one?
2. I read that sometimes people plate their reps in gold, is that needed for CF and BTF or is one of them better out of the box?
3. In the sales corner I found some old sales post from this model, what would you say is a must add on for the rep to do once I have it in my hands?
Thanks in advance, and have a nice day
so I been searching through the forum to find information on thet 116508 John Mayer. I have been very happy with my stainless steel reps so far (VSF Subs, BTF Panda, Clean GMTs), and now looking into my first gold rep.
Maybe you can help me with these questions:
1. There are no tungsten reps from CF/BTF for the 116508 correct? If I buy a CF one, the weight will be more or less the same as a stainless steel one?
2. I read that sometimes people plate their reps in gold, is that needed for CF and BTF or is one of them better out of the box?
3. In the sales corner I found some old sales post from this model, what would you say is a must add on for the rep to do once I have it in my hands?
Thanks in advance, and have a nice day
I like your questions! On the weight issue a Tungsten made bracelet, clasp and case will end up (almost) exactly the same weight as a full gold one eliminating (from my point of view anyway) the biggest tell between Rep and Gen.Hey guys
so I been searching through the forum to find information on thet 116508 John Mayer. I have been very happy with my stainless steel reps so far (VSF Subs, BTF Panda, Clean GMTs), and now looking into my first gold rep.
Maybe you can help me with these questions:
1. There are no tungsten reps from CF/BTF for the 116508 correct? If I buy a CF one, the weight will be more or less the same as a stainless steel one?
2. I read that sometimes people plate their reps in gold, is that needed for CF and BTF or is one of them better out of the box?
3. In the sales corner I found some old sales post from this model, what would you say is a must add on for the rep to do once I have it in my hands?
Thanks in advance, and have a nice day
Perhaps the experts on here can tell us/you where we can get a FULL Tungsten and YG plated instead of s/s? besides the CF one?
Thanks for your input.
So just to understand correctly:
I would have to buy a CF John Mayer with their bracelet, and then fully buy a different bracelet from a different factory, and exchange it with the one I have? Or can somebody "tungsten" an existing steel bracelet ?
Do you have a 116508? CF or BTF? I think I like the dial better with the CF, so thinking on pulling the trigger these days before Chinese holidays
Artie Lange
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What's wrong with QF at the proper weight?
fletch512
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Or this one, which seems to be the same watch but with SWF dial and hands as well as a deep crystal for $380 more:What's wrong with QF at the proper weight?
https://puretimewatch.io/daytona-11...n-dial-on-yg-bracelet-sh4130-mod-version.html
Rose gold might be easier because of the copper in it, copper and nickel plate onto everything.
White gold I do not know. Generally it has rhodium or palladium in it, but usually this is.
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Hi guys, so I was looking for the Daytona JM too, I've read a lot but since my experience is not enough, can anyone here help me? I herad that the QF version is good in weight, but how about the quality compare to CF? Also wdyt about mod like this one?
I've never had mod version before, can anyone share their thought? Much appreciated
I've never had mod version before, can anyone share their thought? Much appreciated
I have been told that the Mod version is fitted with the Deep Crystal which means the hands and dials were therefore Modded to a much better quality compared to the hands and dials currently used on the equivalent non-modded versions. Also the Mod version is a 'weight gain' version too.
Correct me if Im wrong, but even a competitor recommended to me I buy this version and not the highest priced Non Mod.
Correct me if Im wrong, but even a competitor recommended to me I buy this version and not the highest priced Non Mod.
So now I am in two minds which to buy? The Mod version (as recommended by a TD competitor of Puretime), or a non mod? Price wise, $360 the difference 
or this one
or this one
Go the SW with the Clean base unless you REALLY want a tungsten/heavy weight version.So now I am in two minds which to buy? The Mod version (as recommended by a TD competitor of Puretime), or a non mod? Price wise, $360 the difference
or this one
If you're going to ask me why, just use your eyes and look at both. QF has the weight but is inferior in every detail compared to the SWF variant, especially the dial....
That's all I'll give you - the rest, do your research.