AliExpress ARF five digit case?

[JRSub]

Anyone have experience ordering an ARF case from ALiExpress?
Curious if it is the same as the production ARF 16610 as a Franken base.
Pricey but not aware of a lot of good alternatives.

 

[Nur-Uhr]

Therefore it would be "cheaper" to get the 5-digit Submariner 16610 "RAF" like TD's are offering them since a few days like these:

Submariner 16610 LN Black Bezel 904L Steel RAF1:1 Best Edition on SS Bracelet SA3135

puretimewatch.io

Submariner 16610 LV Kermit Green 904L Steel RAF1:1 Best Edition on SS Bracelet SA3135

puretimewatch.io

 

[JRSub]

Thanks. I thought those were no longer available? Are you saying Puretime has them available to ship?
That would be good news indeed.

 

[Nur-Uhr]

Thanks. I thought those were no longer available? Are you saying Puretime has them available to ship?
That would be good news indeed.

They offer these two models under "New Arrivals" so I think they can source them
New Arrivals --> https://puretimewatch.io/new-arrivals.html

 

[JRSub]

Wow. Ok, this thread was definitely worth it. Thanks for the info!
Doesn’t say ARF but sure looks like it.

 

[Nur-Uhr]

Yes but please be aware
Dial, hands, DWO are not such great than the ARF (JF) from the "older batches"
The LV version is OK but also not correct
The LN version is totally wrong with the Maxi-dial

But as a good base to start, perfect