Other TD's listed this long time ago with even lower price? Or is this a new relase?
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ARF Blue Two Tone Submariner
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Other TD's listed this long time ago with even lower price? Or is this a new relase?
You're right, the GMF has the A3135 which is a decorated 2836
SH3135 should fit in the BP case no problem
I just can't get past putting over 3k+ parts in the ARF case, which seems to have the worse case shape among other sub reps (Noob, GMF, BP, VRF).
If the BP's got wrapped SELs it's a winner! Need to check with my TD, might order one this week.
Ideally Noob should make a LB with wrapped SELs and 3135 case, they have the best case shape and gold color seems spot on
Wearing out of the box and not modding I would just go with the Noob!
Only downside would be the movement! Let me know about the SEL’s. They look wrapped from the pictures.
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I am going to swap the bracelet from my VRF Max on to the ARF (hoping it fits straight on with no issues) and I've got a gen crown.
Hopefully its that simple as the crown being too shallow.
Is the BP case not slightly thicker? If it is, it will only be marginally thicker, although you have given me an idea I wish I thought of ages ago. I might just try and get an SH3135 movement and transplant it in the VRF case, assuming it fits OK and will take all the gen parts. Both ARF and VRF are 40 x 12.8mm so would assume would be OK as I'll be putting over £4,500 into it. I've got all this to fit
Genuine Rolex Dial
Genuine Rolex Hands
Genuine Rolex DateWheel
Genuine Rolex Solid Gold Bezel
Genuine Rolex Ceramic Insert
Genuine Rolex Retainer
Genuine Rolex Hyrtel
Genuine Rolex Click Springs
Genuine Rolex Crystal
Genuine Rolex Solid Gold Crown
Genuine Rolex Tube & Gaskets
Genuine Rolex Autowind
Genuine Rolex Springbars
Looks like this gmf has a sa3135. If you watch the video sels look plated. Just ordered one to see what it looks like.
Going the franken route looking for the best midcase as well.
http://www.trustytime.club/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_7&products_id=19615
I am going to swap the bracelet from my VRF Max on to the ARF (hoping it fits straight on with no issues) and I've got a gen crown.
Hopefully its that simple as the crown being too shallow.
Is the BP case not slightly thicker? If it is, it will only be marginally thicker, although you have given me an idea I wish I thought of ages ago. I might just try and get an SH3135 movement and transplant it in the VRF case, assuming it fits OK and will take all the gen parts. Both ARF and VRF are 40 x 12.8mm so would assume would be OK as I'll be putting over £4,500 into it. I've got all this to fit
Genuine Rolex Dial
Genuine Rolex Hands
Genuine Rolex DateWheel
Genuine Rolex Solid Gold Bezel
Genuine Rolex Ceramic Insert
Genuine Rolex Retainer
Genuine Rolex Hyrtel
Genuine Rolex Click Springs
Genuine Rolex Crystal
Genuine Rolex Solid Gold Crown
Genuine Rolex Tube & Gaskets
Genuine Rolex Autowind
Genuine Rolex Springbars
As you are putting a Gen Crown, would you be looking to sell the VRF / BP crown? I’m looking to replace my ARF one.
You’ll have to keep us updated on you build!
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After checking this morning, an SH3135 won't fit into the VRF case due to the stem height being different, so looks like I will have to stick to my original plan and get the ARF. Therefore, my VRF Max will likely remain untouched apart from the bracelet.
Once I get the ARF I will keep you all updated on the build progress.
Apparently the noob has wrapped SEL and middle gold links? I read somewhere it does.. then I read someone say it doesn’t. can anyone confirm? I have been driving myself crazy with these bloody watches the last couple weeks! Haha
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So I originally ordered the ARF but changed my mind and went with the VRF MAX because the QC from factory is still terrible in my opinion. Crazy DW font, Xstals with extremely visible LEC, and they still haven’t fixed the issue with the crown not sitting flush. I wanted the best out of box 116613 and the ARF in its current form isn’t it.
If it was just a matter of swapping the Xstal for a Prof black hole I’d do it but then add in the cost for a gen DW + getting a modder to slim the crown stem and all the labor involved the price of the watch just about doubles. So I might as well pay a bit extra and go with the VRF.. at least I’m getting a wrapped bracelet and if I still need to swap the Xstal I’m ok with that bc it would still come in significantly cheaper then going with the ARF and having to fix all those known issues.
I guess everyone’s situation is different but this is just how I see it
If it was just a matter of swapping the Xstal for a Prof black hole I’d do it but then add in the cost for a gen DW + getting a modder to slim the crown stem and all the labor involved the price of the watch just about doubles. So I might as well pay a bit extra and go with the VRF.. at least I’m getting a wrapped bracelet and if I still need to swap the Xstal I’m ok with that bc it would still come in significantly cheaper then going with the ARF and having to fix all those known issues.
I guess everyone’s situation is different but this is just how I see it
So I originally ordered the ARF but changed my mind and went with the VRF MAX because the QC from factory is still terrible in my opinion. Crazy DW font, Xstals with extremely visible LEC, and they still haven’t fixed the issue with the crown not sitting flush. I wanted the best out of box 116613 and the ARF in its current form isn’t it.
If it was just a matter of swapping the Xstal for a Prof black hole I’d do it but then add in the cost for a gen DW + getting a modder to slim the crown stem and all the labor involved the price of the watch just about doubles. So I might as well pay a bit extra and go with the VRF.. at least I’m getting a wrapped bracelet and if I still need to swap the Xstal I’m ok with that bc it would still come in significantly cheaper then going with the ARF and having to fix all those known issues.
I guess everyone’s situation is different but this is just how I see it
Can you show us a QC picture from the ARF where we can see the defects you pointed out?
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My ARF QC pictures came through a couple of days ago...
This one - Submariner 116613 LB Blue Ceramic ARF 1:1 Best Edition 904L SS Case and Bracelet SH3135V2
The font is rather bold but I've heard that's a common issue with these.
Apart from that I'm pretty happy......
Thoughts?
This one - Submariner 116613 LB Blue Ceramic ARF 1:1 Best Edition 904L SS Case and Bracelet SH3135V2
The font is rather bold but I've heard that's a common issue with these.
Apart from that I'm pretty happy......
Thoughts?
What is your problem? Not asking anyone to aprove/reject a QC. Seeing the actual problems of a specific model helps a lot of forum members deciding which model to go.
By the way MrBrock this is exactly what you should NOT do