21J Blue Dial FF

[G_sus]

Been on the lookout for a blue dial FF for a while now - Don't really wish to drop all that dollar on the NOOB version without a test drive first

Has anyone seen any of the TD's selling any? Id always prefer a A-ETA movement, but in this case due to cost, a 21J may have to suffice!

Seen one on DHGATE but as no sellers can send original photo's, then im staying clear (Unless someone has taken the plunge before me?)

Anyone any low-er cost alternatives before going all in the the NOOB?

Ta

 

[JackJ1980]

I bought a DHGate one once to test out. There are noticeable difference.
1. Domed caseback and xtal - flat or much less domed than noob or gen
2- movement - uses a dg2813 and often times the datewheel is placed wrong and the actual dial cut is moved further toward the center of the dial to accommodate the small
Movement
3- lume - just pitiful, especially in the bezel insert
4- lugs - thinner and more elongated than noob or gen
5- strap is a cheaper fake sail cloth with big stitching
6- DW is paper has wrong font and depth
7- often times the crown is actually laser etched instead of raised out of crown
8- The crystal and inside of bezel can vary in diameter between rep to rep of the DHGate ones. None are close to gen. Very weird.

Hope that helps. It will look ok on but it is definitely far inferior once you've had on a noob and even downright bad after trying on a gen.

 

[JackJ1980]

@G_sus hope that was what you were looking for

 

[G_sus]

@JackJ1980 Not what I wanted, but just as I expected!

Looks like the search continues for a good value blue FF

 

[JackJ1980]

It is worth buying to see if you like the style on your wrist. However spending 120 to see if you'll like a 4-450 watch seems like a lot