243 Noob or 'H', or 024A?

[nielsen]

I bought my 243 back in April from Puretime and loved it--but then traded to a buddy of mine (long story). I've decided I have to have one again. I don't know whether mine was a 'Noob Maker' 243 or an 'H' Factory. Now is my opportunity to choose the best of the two. Which is it? I consulted Ale's fabulous evaluation sticky, but it doesn't seem to suggest one over the other.
.....and then there's Davidsen's 024A, which I've always greatly admired. Davidsen did say he was coming out with a 'New Born' 024A this fall, but I don't see one in his section. What are your opinions on the the 024A versus the 243, and if the 243 is the one, which maker should I go for?

 

[Bonesey]

I had the Noob 243 V2 but sold it on for a friend and I've been seriously considering the 24A as well. They are not in the same league as far as accuracy is concerned I would say. If he's got a new version coming out that would be awesome, i would get it I think.

 

[Sequoia]

I have the 243 Noob and love it. Fantastic watch!

 

[rols16610]

I have got the H factory one, and it looks great, although I think the Noob one may be slightly better after reading Ale's thread.

One thing I would say is the CG lever doesn't feel as good as the one on my Pam 112 noob, although not sure if this is just on the H factory 243, or whether the noob one is the same as I haven't had one to compare it.

Here is a quick photo of mine

The Lume on the H Factory 243 is excellent and seems brighter than my 112 Noob.

Cheers

 

[karesz501]

If you can find a noob 243 (they are out of stock ), then go for it!!! Beautiful watch! Love mine

The current DSN 024 has several flaws generally compared to H and N factory super reps

 

[kenworthy]

karesz501, are you sure they are still out of stock?
I just received a Noob 243 from Toro this monday.

 

[md2020]

Sorry for crowding your thread but Im not a Pam guy and wany to get one. Could someone tell me is this a fantasy Pam, if not whats the reference num on it.
Thanks http://www.puretime.co/published/pu...roducts_pictures/PAM-2012-08-07-04-01_enl.jpg


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[madcatlancelot]

If you can find a noob 243 (they are out of stock ), then go for it!!! Beautiful watch! Love mine

The current DSN 024 has several flaws generally compared to H and N factory super reps

The current DSN 024A is not too bad, here's mine (unmodded).

 

[hado67]

The current DSN 024A is not too bad, here's mine (unmodded).

:wub:

 

[nielsen]

uhhhhhhhh! That 024A sure looks great! I'm torn, big time!

 

[Q5?]

I'd pick the 243 because of the lume! :sub4me:

 

[nielsen]

I'd pick the 243 because of the lume! :sub4me:

I have to agree that my old 243 looked too cool in the middle of the night, but my Davidsens have pretty good lume too.

 

[tobin]

I have a 243 and simply love it, i wear it almost everyday. It's very chunky compared to the 24a thats what makes its beautiful for me.

 

[newtoreplica]

Is the 243 in stock anywhere? I am not having luck finding one