They look the same, thats the point. Its just in the flesh, the Noob feels far more "Real"
Hard to explain, but someone used the word Lustre, and its just that, the material and finish is just better.
I'm sorry, I just don't see how that is worse than the fat and short hour hand. To each their own I guess. Again, I haven't seen the prototype so I could be way off... Does anyone know someone that has one in Georgia? I would really like to see it in person.