ARF GMT 116710 SH3186 photo review

[Tobel]

If I could make one change it would be the DW. For some one that’s not looking to mod, I don’t see how it gets better.

It does look really good man, congrats. How is the action of the bezel? Don't know whether you've already experienced a gen bezel, but if that's the case how would you say the 2 compare? Thanks

 

[acmcc]

As normal with ARF - date wheel gets done on V2! I hope the black hole is better than the one they sent Ryan.

 

[m5smg2]

As normal with ARF - date wheel gets done on V2! I hope the black hole is better than the one they sent Ryan.

Cyclops is very good for stock. I’d say it’s the updated crystal that’s supposed to be in the V3 subs. Getting V3 Hulk next to compare.

 

[mari115]

Cyclops is very good for stock. I’d say it’s the updated crystal that’s supposed to be in the V3 subs. Getting V3 Hulk next to compare.

very cool, how is the black hole effect? mind trying to shoot a video of it and its reflections? even a couple of pics will do!

 

[m5smg2]

It does look really good man, congrats. How is the action of the bezel? Don't know whether you've already experienced a gen bezel, but if that's the case how would you say the 2 compare? Thanks

Thanks. I haven’t handled a gen in a while, but I remember it closer to the ARF than say Noob. The ARF bezel has little or no play when turning and the notch stops are clear when rotating. It just feels right to me. And sits perfectly flush with the case.

 

[stufuse]

Cyclops is very good for stock. I’d say it’s the updated crystal that’s supposed to be in the V3 subs. Getting V3 Hulk next to compare.

Why they couldn’t install one of the newer 3135 DW that are in the new hulks.

GEN

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[Tobel]

Thanks. I haven’t handled a gen in a while, but I remember it closer to the ARF than say Noob. The ARF bezel has little or no play when turning and the notch stops are clear when rotating. It just feels right to me. And sits perfectly flush with the case.

Thanks! That's great to hear

 

[r.keane]

Cyclops is very good for stock. I’d say it’s the updated crystal that’s supposed to be in the V3 subs. Getting V3 Hulk next to compare.

This rep looks amazing out the box! Anyone know when the BLNR version is coming out? New year sometime?
(Apologies this question has been asked a few times already in this thread!)


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[freediver]

nobody knows m8

 

[m5smg2]

Batman after CNY

 

[m5smg2]

So this is the updated DW. but maybe V3 Sub is better?

 

[m5smg2]

 

[GingerBubba]

Stop it!!!!!! I'm SO jealous!!!!

Not really - keep them coming; great photos of a cracking watch.

How come you and Rob got the watches so early. Presumably you have close links with the Factory or something? Feel free to tell me to mind my own btw!

 

[Princewilliam]

VRF sel’s are terrible on the 2 QC examples I’ve had. Still waiting for ARF qc

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[The Alchemy Index]

So this is the updated DW. but maybe V3 Sub is better?

Is this different than the DW on yours?


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[cassapanca]

Cyclops is very good for stock. I’d say it’s the updated crystal that’s supposed to be in the V3 subs. Getting V3 Hulk next to compare.

Do you think that a prof’s blackhole crystal should be a good improvement?


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[botsyboy]

As with the op’s watch, Puretime’s hour hand is lagging behind. I wonder is this just poor qc or something else. See above pic showing 8 o’clock where your hand has not reached the 8 marker. In the Pt video and the pics showing the date fonts the hour hand is out of sync.


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[immortalchef]

I got QC images this morning and approved!! Anyone else got QC from Elena? The DW looks the same in this batch.

 

[stufuse]

As with the op’s watch, Puretime’s hour hand is lagging behind. I wonder is this just poor qc or something else. See above pic showing 8 o’clock where your hand has not reached the 8 marker. In the Pt video and the pics showing the date fonts the hour hand is out of sync.


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Nice spot, there was an issue with the subs for a while, people at ARF placing the hands incorrectly. I do wonder if it’s something else though


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[Vvvlllooo]

As with the op’s watch, Puretime’s hour hand is lagging behind. I wonder is this just poor qc or something else. See above pic showing 8 o’clock where your hand has not reached the 8 marker. In the Pt video and the pics showing the date fonts the hour hand is out of sync.


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I think you and I have agreed that something was wrong with this watch in the other thread. They line up on 3, 6, 9, and 12..but do not any other time. Its a $500 rep..oh well.