Gen Daytona vs Noob V1-V2 and V2.2 Daytona vs ARF V2 Daytona

[shortlegs]

Noob is shut for now

Saw on a Chinese video that a family member of the factory owner was arrested or something? And that was the reason the factory is lying low.

 

[Katsumi Yamada]

Guys, does Noob 116520 black dial and 116500 use the same black dial?

 

[M Scott]

Guys, does Noob 116520 black dial and 116500 use the same black dial?

Noob did use the same dial but I would guess that it has not been produced and has been "out of stock" for months,

Noob V1-V2 Black 116520 -

- Released as V1 about July of 2018 with a 316L Stainless Steel case.
- Upgraded to V2 with a 904L case in August 2018 and the price increased by $100. Also some quality improvements to the dial.
- The first Daytona Rep with a complete clone of the Rolex 4130 chronograph movement.

- There is no new V2.2 version of this watch, yet.
- Noob just used the same Black dial from the old 116500 for this watch which is incorrect.
- Sub-dials are way too thick as show in the picture below. The placement and outer diameter were however correct.
- The Rolex logo and all of the Wording below it is incorrect as it is from the newer 116500 dial.

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[Katsumi Yamada]

So you confirm it is the same dial between 116520 and 116500?

 

[M Scott]

So you confirm it is the same dial between 116520 and 116500?

As I stated above, yes.

 

[MKTimer]

What an amazing comparison and in-depth dive into detail.

Well done, and thank you!


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[volteran3]

My daytona

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[Foxxfire]

ARF?

 

[2many2choose]

Anyone noticed a common flaw in the noob Daytona case is the right bottom lug is a little shorter then the left bottom lug? It looks uneven to me compared to the gen case.

 

[Cheeps]

Anyone noticed a common flaw in the noob Daytona case is the right bottom lug is a little shorter then the left bottom lug? It looks uneven to me compared to the gen case.

you mean like this?

https://imgur.com/CEoXmdR
https://imgur.com/tyOvRgu

if yes, shit. I thought the previous owner shaved the lugs too much. I just ordered a new case to get rid of that...

 

[gpvecchi]

I always said that Noob case is very bad... Good: movement (!), pushers, crown, dial (2.2, but wrong "O" spacing). Bad: case, crystal, bezel, bracelet and clasp. It's a no for me...
ARF; good: dial, bezel, crystal, case, crown, bracelet and clasp. Bad: movement, pushers (these seems fixed in latest batch).

 

[jamilton]

Hello mates, I have been trying to find the laser etched coronet in my white ARF v2 without success. Can anyone pleas confirm if it is there or not? Thanks!

 

[M Scott]

Hello mates, I have been trying to find the laser etched coronet in my white ARF v2 without success. Can anyone pleas confirm if it is there or not? Thanks!

It should be there...
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[jamilton]

Will keep on searching..


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[Tobel]

Hello mates, I have been trying to find the laser etched coronet in my white ARF v2 without success. Can anyone pleas confirm if it is there or not? Thanks!

It is very hard to see. Even on gen Rolex's you need to pay super attention. Put the flashlight of your phone on, light it up from the side and make sure that you look at it from an angle that would enable the background to be dark, and then only will you be able to see it

 

[jamilton]

It is very hard to see. Even on gen Rolex's you need to pay super attention. Put the flashlight of your phone on, light it up from the side and make sure that you look at it from an angle that would enable the background to be dark, and then only will you be able to see it

Yes! I managed it doing exactly what you did. I did it tonight and seems easier than under natural light conditions..

Thanks !

 

[Tobel]

Yes! I managed it doing exactly what you did. I did it tonight and seems easier than under natural light conditions..

Thanks !

There you go

 

[stu00a]

Quick question!

I never handled ARF Daytona before my recent purchase, but is it normal for pusher doesn't click like Noob one?

I know ARF has faux chrono function but thought pusher at least click...

 

[Tobel]

Quick question!

I never handled ARF Daytona before my recent purchase, but is it normal for pusher doesn't click like Noob one?

I know ARF has faux chrono function but thought pusher at least click...

They should click as even though the Chrono is not fully functional, the second hand of the Chrono still works.so the pushers should start, stop and reset the Chrono second hand. The only thing that won't work is that the minutes of the Chrono won't be incremented

 

[jamilton]

I am a bit concerned about pulling the crown to the second position for adjusting the time.

It goes so tough that I fear pulling out the stem..

Any experience on this ?

Thanks!