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ARF Batman GMT 116710 BLNR photo review

mrsullivan

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About the 18 argument, see the first 2 gen pics and the ARF last. The blue is just in the 8 but not up the 8 openings. It’s also not below the 8
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Definitely well done insert by ARF here, it can be upgraded still but it's one step ahead compared to what's been done so far by other factories. So cool!

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I think you can see the 18 better in your first pic and it looks correct. Please share some pics when you receive it.

I have played a little with the colors
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When you wear it, the read in the 18 is not noticeable


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I have criticized this watch in the recent past, just because I think ARF could do more than this. But now I have to say that the finished watch looks nice. It is for sure the best Batman out there. They did a very good job on the insert. It’s a shame for the case, the markers and the white lume, but the very big problem with this one will be the movement. Otherwise I would have already bought it because I love this model. Hope that one day they will switch to the VR.
 
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I have criticized this watch in the recent past, just because I think ARF could do more than this. But now I have to say that the finished watch looks nice. It is for sure the best Batman out there. They did a very good job on the insert. It’s a shame for the case, the markers and the white lume, but the very big problem with this one will be the movement. Otherwise I would have already bought it because I love this model. Hope that one day they will switch to the VR.

I just ordered mine. I think the case is really good, markers seem improved, a little more rounded IMO, and I'll have to see it in the flesh but if you look at pictures that are not super bright, such as the QC pic in the previous page, they also look less white. On bright pictures they do look white, but so do the numbers on the insert and we know they're not so I suspect that it's the same for the markers.

Agree on the movement obviously, I guess I'll switch to a VR3185 if or when it breaks
 
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BTW Li told me that the waiting time was going to be higher on this one compared to watches that are readily available. How long did you have to wait, for those of you who have received the watch or even just their QC pics? Thanks
 

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BTW Li told me that the waiting time was going to be higher on this one compared to watches that are readily available. How long did you have to wait, for those of you who have received the watch or even just their QC pics? Thanks

This is typical of ARF. They “publish” a new watch but then they take ages to send it to TDs. It was like this also with other models. I hope your wait will be short.
regarding your previous message, I agree that watch looks very good. If you swap a VR inside you will be very happy.
 

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BTW Li told me that the waiting time was going to be higher on this one compared to watches that are readily available. How long did you have to wait, for those of you who have received the watch or even just their QC pics? Thanks

I waited 3 weeks for my QC and it turned out to be a Noob with ARF stickers stuck to it. Now I’m still waiting for QC photo of the real ARF Batman lol.
 

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BTW Li told me that the waiting time was going to be higher on this one compared to watches that are readily available. How long did you have to wait, for those of you who have received the watch or even just their QC pics? Thanks

4 days for QC, ordered Monday night....


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I waited 3 weeks for my QC and it turned out to be a Noob with ARF stickers stuck to it. Now I’m still waiting for QC photo of the real ARF Batman lol.

Sorry to hear man. I hope I'll have a but more luck ;) And crossing fingers for you to get a good one soon
 
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Do you think will be also available with Jubilee bracelet (Batgirl version)?
 
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Very nice pics and review bro. Congrats on a great piece.
 
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