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ARF GMT 116710 SH3186 photo review
- Thread starter m5smg2
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- 13/6/15
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my TD of reference cannot get the ARF yet...he says not released yetneed to wait ... don't want to buy VRF cause I will swap to gen bezel and gen xtal and they will probably not fit on VRF
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They fit
my TD of reference cannot get the ARF yet...he says not released yet
:fuckyea:
There’s a wait indeed
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Nokia_3310
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Isn’t it available at puretime at the moment?
https://puretimewatch.io/featured-p...4l-steel-arf-1-1-best-edition-sh3186-chs.html
https://puretimewatch.io/featured-p...4l-steel-arf-1-1-best-edition-sh3186-chs.html
Tobel
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Being on a TD's website and being available are 2 different things, which is why you should always send an email and ask for availability before buying
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I'm already on the wating list :sFun_mischieviousbi but have been told only Angus can order it now
mari115
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Yeah, everyone is on a waiting list, almost reminds me of when the Noob 4130 got released
It’s funny that people complain about Rolex’s waiting list for sports models. Imagine if we told them we have waiting lists for Chinese reps too? LOL :rofl:
mari115
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mari115
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yeah, they announced officially just to "stop" people from buying the VRF, basically saying "wait for us guys, we are not ready yet!!!" :woo:
Puretime seem to have a period of exclusivities for ARF releases.
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What’s your thoughts on the VRF. For me the ARF looks better quality. That tends to go for all their watches, I’ve tried various noobs and VRF subs LV LN LB & the ARF are the only reps that IRL when I open the package I think ‘ oh thats lovely’ they are also the only reps (despite flaws) that are built and finished anywhere near a gen Rolex is, they have that look And (premium) feel about them, I find the noob and VRF more like what you’d expect of a copy watch. I always find them disappointing and they look off in some way. That’s just my opinion though.
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Alexccmeister
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Two questions.
Firstly, I saw in one post the difference between ARF and VRF movement in terms of its look. I remember seeing the VRF having better machine on all the parts while ARF is more rough. Is ARF going to improve on this for the major release?
Secondly, my gen GMT can wind indefinitely. I.e. I can just turn the crown as many turns as I like without it getting tight. Not sure if this is across the board for all Rolexes. Is it the same for this new movement or just like my Noob V2.2 Daytona, it winds and tighten up after maybe 20-30 turns.
Firstly, I saw in one post the difference between ARF and VRF movement in terms of its look. I remember seeing the VRF having better machine on all the parts while ARF is more rough. Is ARF going to improve on this for the major release?
Secondly, my gen GMT can wind indefinitely. I.e. I can just turn the crown as many turns as I like without it getting tight. Not sure if this is across the board for all Rolexes. Is it the same for this new movement or just like my Noob V2.2 Daytona, it winds and tighten up after maybe 20-30 turns.
dom1986
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Really doesn't, I have paid and waited 12 weeks in the past... Quite normal when a newly awaited watch drops.
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Observations for me are in favour of the ARF for pure fit and finish plus I’m not going to mod other than a gen crystal so the hands, insert and far better sel fit make ARF the clear winner. Both movements have their own fragility issues but I won’t be over using the gmt feature so fIngers crossed.
I am tempted to do a mix and match of both but I will get the ARF first and go from there.
The only Noob to get that feel is the Pepsi overall. They got a lot of details rIght. It just needs a better insert colour and the clone movement and it’s the clear winner!
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