ARF 126334 DateJust 41, Best in the market

[alessandri]

Ok guys, I just received a grey dial, and let me tell you that I'm blown away. I tried a gen one few weeks ago and I honestly can't tell the difference. I even want to call this a super rep (don't attack me....)

VIDEO : http://imgur.com/a/ABcUxik

Is this 2824?

 

[RobSe1]

Maybe they release the Jubilé Bracelet after CNY...lets see what we get Awesome watch! Blue Dial...i‘m in Love

 

[theinvestigator]

36mm or 41mm the big Q

 

[BlackJaguar]

36mm or 41mm the big Q

36mm already has the Jubilee bracelet, and is overall very well-regarded.

Reading the post, it appears the biggest issue with the DJ 41mm (which is actually 40mm, not 41 [gen spec]) is the datewheel? Otherwise, the color of the dial appears to be on point, and the measurements appear to be exact with gen.

Is everyone on board with the description above?

Edit: Actually, on closer observation here is a list of all the gripes:
1) DW Font (too bold)
2) 2824 movement vs 2836 (instant date change);
3) SEL fitting (too long compared to gen); and
4) Lack of Jubilee bracelet

Positives:
Other than the gripes above, it appears to be the best DJ 41 on the market. Put on a gen crystal and change DW, and the watch is near perfect.

 

[theinvestigator]

Good call there mate and good summary for people weighting up the same question!

 

[Luxuracer]

Reading the post, it appears the biggest issue with the DJ 41mm (which is actually 40mm, not 41 [gen spec]) is the datewheel?

The gen DJ41 is actually a little less than 40mm (just like the rep). It had been proven over and over by people did the measurement of the gen.
The information that the rep is smaller than the gen is fault.

 

[BlackJaguar]

The gen DJ41 is actually a little less than 40mm (just like the rep). It had been proven over and over by people did the measurement of the gen.
The information that the rep is smaller than the gen is fault.

Agreed. I apologize if my post was confusing. I wasn't trying to imply the measurements of the rep are smaller than the gen. Not at all. It's the exact opposite: The measurements of the rep are exactly in line with the measurements of the gen.

The biggest gripes are mentioned above, with the top two being the SEL and DW.

 

[Luxuracer]

Ooops ... I might had read your comment incorrectly! BlackJaguar

 

[MAKIM]

Looks good! good for you !

 

[vasboul]

Thanks for the replies guys. Since I am interested in a Datejust 41 blue dial with smooth bezel and jubilee brachelet, what do you think of the following?
https://www.intime03.co/rollie/4733...rs-on-new-version-jubilee-bracelet-a3235.html
Apart from the crown which has two dots instead of a dash, how does this Noob model does regarding the blue dial colour and the other things.
Do you think that it is far worse than the ARF? Should I wait for a similar combination (brachelet and smooth bezel) from ARF - if there is one...
Thanks again for the input!

 

[Luxuracer]

Thanks for the replies guys. Since I am interested in a Datejust 41 blue dial with smooth bezel and jubilee brachelet, what do you think of the following?
https://www.intime03.co/rollie/4733...rs-on-new-version-jubilee-bracelet-a3235.html
Apart from the crown which has two dots instead of a dash, how does this Noob model does regarding the blue dial colour and the other things.
Do you think that it is far worse than the ARF? Should I wait for a similar combination (brachelet and smooth bezel) from ARF - if there is one...
Thanks again for the input!

The Noob indies markers on the DJ41 are completely wrong. They are too fat. Noob used the same indies from the DJII on the DJ41 dial. BP DJ41 dials are a lot better.

Gen

 

[bosaftw]

This is the 2017 model blue BP Datejust 41 from trustytime with 3235 clone. I think it is a modified 2824 right?


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On this picture you don‘t see it but compared to Noob or REF the datewheel sits perfectly in the middle and is not too much on the left and the magnification even gives a little black hole effect with good printing not too bold. That‘s why I recommended my friend this BP Datejust instead of Noob or other factories. Today I would recommend him ARF but would wait for Jubilee bracelet.
Dial markers on this BP seem to be okay and not too fat and also the weight of this rep is pretty nice. Feels rock solid without any rattle.

 

[100%]

So what are the flaws of the 36 with jubilee?

https://puretime.io/watch-brands/ro...-blue-dial-on-jubilee-bracelet-sh3135-v2.html

 

[Luxuracer]

So what are the flaws of the 36 with jubilee?

https://puretime.io/watch-brands/ro...-blue-dial-on-jubilee-bracelet-sh3135-v2.html

The number 1 flaw is ..... you are in the wrong thread!

 

[PlastikMan]

So what are the flaws of the 36 with jubilee?

https://puretime.io/watch-brands/ro...-blue-dial-on-jubilee-bracelet-sh3135-v2.html

Datewheel bold font and yes you’re in the wrong thread

 

[kudos]

Whatever anyone says the DW is still wrong, however most people will not notice it and to be fair it isn't actually that bad.

I'm hoping to pick up a steel with jubilee once it comes out and will be happy to do a side by side comparision with my gen.

 

[iamxd]

As I see there is a grey and blue version of the ARF dj41 so which one is closer to gen?
How is the sunburst in general? Only flaws are the dw font and maybe sel fit?

Would love to see some side by side with Gen specially in blue, which is my fav at the moment.



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[Voske]

I have the blue one, the blue dial is very good. For me the most important thing is that there is NO PURPLE shine in it (I hate purple ), it's really a greyish blue.
Sel fit is good, not perfect but still 8/10 and not really visible.
Datewheel in combination with magnification is very close to 116610 arf 2824, a little to bold but good enough..some numbers are even really good, a hair thinner. So the thickness of all numbers is not consistent.

 

[VacheronC]

I have the blue one, the blue dial is very good. For me the most important thing is that there is NO PURPLE shine in it (I hate purple ), it's really a greyish blue.
Sel fit is good, not perfect but still 8/10 and not really visible.
Datewheel in combination with magnification is very close to 116610 arf 2824, a little to bold but good enough..some numbers are even really good, a hair thinner. So the thickness of all numbers is not consistent.

Could you please post some pics of yours? Would be appreciated!

 

[bosaftw]

I have the blue one, the blue dial is very good. For me the most important thing is that there is NO PURPLE shine in it (I hate purple ), it's really a greyish blue.
Sel fit is good, not perfect but still 8/10 and not really visible.
Datewheel in combination with magnification is very close to 116610 arf 2824, a little to bold but good enough..some numbers are even really good, a hair thinner. So the thickness of all numbers is not consistent.

Yes that is one point I also dislike on the BP Datejust 41.
Sometimes it has a purple shine, for example in artificial light in a room. You can also see it on the picture I posted a few posts over this one.