116610LN Noob V9 vs ARF V2

[DirtyArty]

If anyone if is interested here is a Noob V9 with the SA3135 stock:

The new ARF V2 SH3135 with prof bloc hole effect (if that’s what it’s called. Sorry).

Side by side:

Personally, I think Noob has a better looking ceramic insert and over all the bezel is more solid. As for the movement, out of the box the SA3135 has been good to me.

What do y’all think?


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[Karlus]

Think the magnification on the cyclopses is very different as well as the ROLEX spacing

 

[Itto]

Thanks for that comparison!

While i was a big supporter of the ARF in the past, my views have changed lately.. I think the v9 makes the overall better impression.

I still think ARF is a bit ahead when it comes to the clasp and the SELs, but thats about it.

​​​​​​The noob needs a gen crystal and an ARF Bracelet. That would be a winner in my book.
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[stufuse]

Thanks for that comparison!

While i was a big supporter of the ARF in the past, my views have changed lately.. I think the v9 makes the overall better impression.

I still think ARF is a bit ahead when it comes to the clasp and the SELs, but thats about it.

​​​​​​The noob needs a gen crystal and an ARF Bracelet. That would be a winner in my book.
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I’d say noob case is a bit nicer. the ARF 2824 the insert appears a lot nicer than any noob. The noobs have ugly sticking out and mismatching colour pearls,ARF hands are nicely curved noobs are flatter


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[stufuse]

I’d say noob case is a bit nicer. the ARF 2824 the insert appears a lot nicer than any noob. The noobs have ugly sticking out and mismatching colour pearls,ARF hands are nicely curved noobs are flatter


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I’ve had VRF, ARF, NOOB I’d say most solid all round rep to look at is the ARF, despite its flaws (they all have them)


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[rolexppapfan]

If anyone, it is interesting here, is a Noob V9 with the SA3135 stock:

The new ARF V2 SH3135 with prof bloc hole effect (if that’s what it’s called. Sorry).

Side by side:

Personally, I think Noob has a better looking ceramic insert and over all the bezel is more solid. As for the movement, out of the box the SA3135 has been good to me.

What do y’all think?


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Hey, I want to know which watch has the better bezel action (sound, feel, closer to gen ) and which one do you like more ?
Thx!!!

 

[stufuse]

I think the noobs feel better in that regard


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[suppish]

Really appreciate this comparison. Been going back and forth deciding which to use for a Franken and I think Noob is the one.

 

[TYL88]

Does anybody know if the VRF3135 will fit the V9 case without modification needed? Will i need to buy the V9 with the A2836 or the SA3135? Or it doesnt matter?
thanks!

 

[applestooranges]

The prof mag looks way off and is an instant tell for anyone familiar with Rolex imo. Wonder if its possible to lower it...

 

[roxas7237]

Noob case looks way better

 

[stufuse]

The prof mag looks way off and is an instant tell for anyone familiar with Rolex imo. Wonder if its possible to lower it...

Prof mag doesn’t look off to me, very Gen like infact
Gen

Gen

My prof

The rep stock xtals are way off, a prof certainly isn’t an ‘instant tell’ it’s a great improvement




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[applestooranges]

Prof mag doesn’t look off to me, very Gen like infact

The rep stock xtals are way off, a prof certainly isn’t an ‘instant tell’ it’s a great improvement


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Good to hear that, marvellous watch you got there. I was referring to the prof black hole seen in OP's original post. Nice that you got a good copy but IIRC the magnification can sometimes be off either because its from an early batch or because the gasket on the base watch is of incorrect height.

 

[maximfrei]

What is the meaning of "prof"?

 

[stufuse]

Good to hear that, marvellous watch you got there. I was referring to the prof black hole seen in OP's original post. Nice that you got a good copy but IIRC the magnification can sometimes be off either because its from an early batch or because the gasket on the base watch is of incorrect height.

Thanks for the info, something to bear in mind for sure


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[Rolemars]

What is the meaning of "prof"?

He's a forum member that sells anti-reflective coatings. rnrprof
My AP 15400 has a Prof Crystal and it looks amazing. For the submariner, he does the black hole effect cyclops which is a lot more gen-like than standard crystal from Noob / ARF but also cheaper than gen crystal.

 

[gabro]

He's a forum member that sells anti-reflective coatings. rnrprof
My AP 15400 has a Prof Crystal and it looks amazing. For the submariner, he does the black hole effect cyclops which is a lot more gen-like than standard crystal from Noob / ARF but also cheaper than gen crystal.

Here is gen vs prof 2 AR crystal

https://youtu.be/27f4dgULx3U

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[Rolemars]

Here is gen vs prof 2 AR crystal

https://youtu.be/27f4dgULx3U

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I found Prof (and this forum!) from your videos (Royal oak and submariner) on youtube gabro great content!

 

[Young&Free]

Prof mag doesn’t look off to me, very Gen like infact

My prof

The rep stock xtals are way off, a prof certainly isn’t an ‘instant tell’ it’s a great improvement




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I must say, your pearl looks a lot better than most ARF stocks. Did you change the insert?

 

[Vvvlllooo]

my prof crystal..
noob v9 franken