And another first time buyer (Rolex Submariner Noob v9 or VRF?)

[Relaxo88]

I’m a newbie, what’s dw?

Its the datewheel

 

[taj]

Relaxo88 ahh thanks. Can I ask what was wrong with it?

 

[sergiofp94]

Did you get a tracking number yet

Not yet. I asked yesterday for the Tracking Number and Ryan asked for approval (once again) in order to ship it out. Weird...

 

[Relaxo88]

Relaxo88 ahh thanks. Can I ask what was wrong with it?

It wasn‘t centered well.

 

[sergiofp94]

Feb 25th - Tracking Number recieved. Delivery from Hong Kong, destination Spain


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[sergiofp94]

PS: timegrapher results
Rate: +4 s/d
Amplitude: 300º
Error: 0,0 ms


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[sergiofp94]

Feb 26th - Just got an SMS from DHL confirming estimated delivery time for Feb 28th


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[Azazel]

waiting for photos!

 

[sergiofp94]

Feb 28th - Just picked it up at DHL office. Impressive delivery time considering it came from Hong Kong all the way to Europe. More updates and pictures soon, first I want to make sure it won't brake in 5 days ;P

PS: Didn't have to pay customs

 

[peniwan]

That was very fast! I‘ve recieved like you my tracking number at 25th february, but didn‘t received a sms until now.. destination germany. Maybe i‘ll become an update the next 2 days.

Waiting too for some photos sergio

 

[sergiofp94]

Here you have some pics!

1- As it came: https://imgur.com/z1gf55n
2- And more: https://imgur.com/w9YjYSP
3- The crown area was DIRTY, don't know if you can see well in the picture, but trust me it was: https://imgur.com/XqghvqQ
4- The clasp is ok, but in the top right there is a small but ugly gap: https://imgur.com/8w9KFIf
5- General looks after getting rid of tons of protective wrap (seriously, there's a lot): https://imgur.com/c3LfcZk
6- DW: https://imgur.com/bQsm03C
7- Here it is next to my gen Tag Formula 1 cal.5: https://imgur.com/At8ctEO
8- And the other way arround (just wanted to show my tag): https://imgur.com/fV0ilBV

I'll upload more pics when natural light soon, it is night time here and Spain

 

[sergiofp94]

That was very fast! I‘ve recieved like you my tracking number at 25th february, but didn‘t received a sms until now.. destination germany. Maybe i‘ll become an update the next 2 days.

Waiting too for some photos sergio

That's weird, because my package was sent through Germany

 

[nero389]

Thank you for sharing and documenting your purchase. Can you share the movement accuracy after a couple days or week? I'm interested in how these Asian movements perform. Cheers.

 

[peniwan]

That's weird, because my package was sent through Germany

that's really strange. I thought i’ll get my clock about the same time as you. Well wait and see ..I'm looking forward to the photos with more daylight.

 

[sergiofp94]

More photos with natural light:

 

[sergiofp94]

Thank you for sharing and documenting your purchase. Can you share the movement accuracy after a couple days or week? I'm interested in how these Asian movements perform. Cheers.

I can tell you it goes fast... I want to swap it for a Yuki

 

[Relaxo88]

How many s/day it goes fast?

 

[sergiofp94]

How many s/day it goes fast?

In the range of 20s.


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[sergiofp94]

March 4th: now it has been a few day since I got my watch so I wanna share my impressions.

- first of all, Ryan is fantastic, his part of the job has been flawless.
- My overall impression of the watch is pretty good, I am happy I went with the Noob
- The crown unscrewing sucks, feels like rusty or sticked with glue, but also felt that after unscrewing it a few times it got smoth.
- The movement still ticks, but maybe a bit too fast (arround 20-25 seconds a day). I’ll give mote details soon. I am not too confident on this movement (SA3135)
- The lume paint is awesome. I am not too experienced with replicas, but the lume paint in this one crushes the one in my gen Tag Heuer
- The DW works flawless and magnification seems correct. Fair enough.
- Bracelet and clasp are perfect, no defects found so far.
- Power reserve has not been checked actually, I just can tell I can leave the watch for 15 hours and it still ticks.
- Hand winding seems “dangerous”, it produces a loud ticking noise and I have zero clue if this is normal!




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[pdd144c]

Looks good, looking forward to getting mine which I ordered yesterday!