ARF SD43 904L 126600 review (many pics)

[rayz20]

This is the mod - (no idea where the f**k the pictures have gone though - I cant see them...)

https://forum.replica-watch.info/fo...31-sd43mm-bezel-a-simple-mod-for-simple-folks

A Video instruction would very nice for a noob like me... but without pictures its not possible for me i guess. But ive seen the Thread before but back then i was afraid that it looks shitty.. yes a video would be very helpful haha

 

[stu00a]

Yes - anyone getting this watch will get the V2, with the improved bezel. Its been updated a while, so no one will get one with the sharper teeth now.

As Hakai said, some are better than others, just look at this one below from early April...
But I haven't seen any this good for a while.

Puretime advised me that there is a new batch coming. Don't think it's a V3 but slight difference due to a new batch. I'll post mine when I get QC.

 

[ClearSea]

post a pic

I loaded them up here:

https://picr.me/image/C6rQo
https://picr.me/image/C64SI
https://picr.me/image/C6AtL
https://picr.me/image/CEV9K
https://picr.me/image/CE66e
https://picr.me/image/CEKST
https://picr.me/image/CEzQA
https://picr.me/image/CEv3Q
https://picr.me/image/CEI9f

Looking forward to your insights.

 

[Pelagic]

Just received the lasted SD43 a couple days ago.

Still variations of how the bezel teeth are machined.

I can tell you the mag on the latest version is perfect! AR is great as well.

Left is first V1 to come out.
Middle is newest V2
Far right is my franken. Best bezel I’ve seen. Have only seen a handful cut like this.

Top is full gen bezel.

Left V1 right latest V2

Left V2 right franken V2 best Rep bezel teeth

Gen bezel set

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[m5smg2]

 

[ClearSea]

there is a huge difference in color on the numbers between the versions, one looks greyish and one is really white.

 

[Pelagic]

there is a huge difference in color on the numbers between the versions, one looks greyish and one is really white.

If you swim or dive with these reps. They will fade eventually like the example I posted.

 

[jcher]

Just received the lasted SD43 a couple days ago.

Still variations of how the bezel teeth are machined.

I can tell you the mag on the latest version is perfect! AR is great as well.

Left is first V1 to come out.
Middle is newest V2
Far right is my franken. Best bezel I’ve seen. Have only seen a handful cut like this.

Top is full gen bezel.

Left V1 right latest V2

Left V2 right franken V2 best Rep bezel teeth

Gen bezel set

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Incredible! I wish I had your sourcing abilities and contacts

 

[m5smg2]

 

[Koric]

Nice! I love that cigar. One of my faves.

 

[m5smg2]

Nice! I love that cigar. One of my faves.

Thanks. You have excellent taste

 

[ClearSea]

I loaded them up here:

https://picr.me/image/C6rQo
https://picr.me/image/C64SI
https://picr.me/image/C6AtL
https://picr.me/image/CEV9K
https://picr.me/image/CE66e
https://picr.me/image/CEKST
https://picr.me/image/CEzQA
https://picr.me/image/CEv3Q
https://picr.me/image/CEI9f

Looking forward to your insights.

Anybody who can light his view on this? The steel looks slightly off to me, since it is advertised as 904 steel.

 

[Koric]

Anybody who can light his view on this? The steel looks slightly off to me, since it is advertised as 904 steel.

It's the lighting and the plastic wrap.

 

[freediver]

You can't visually recognize 904 and 316
I had them both in hand and still couldn't

 

[ClearSea]

It's the lighting and the plastic wrap.

I will make a visit and feel/touch then. Just all in all it seemed to cheap for the quality advertised (400 Euro) but reading other info it can be sold for this money and some say 500+ is just overpriced. Don't know enough of Rolex since this will be my first rep one. Only know Omega.

 

[ClearSea]

You can't visually recognize 904 and 316
I had them both in hand and still couldn't

Ok, thx for the feedback.

 

[muiramas]

Anybody who can light his view on this? The steel looks slightly off to me, since it is advertised as 904 steel.

'The steel looks slightly off'

Thats a new one at least...

 

[rayz20]

'The steel looks slightly off'

Thats a new one at least...

Lol Ikr


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[ClearSea]

'The steel looks slightly off'

Thats a new one at least...

I meant that it looked rough, English is not my native tongue, but I guess you had a good laugh at someone for making a mistake. Good for you Paardelul.

 

[Koric]

I will make a visit and feel/touch then. Just all in all it seemed to cheap for the quality advertised (400 Euro) but reading other info it can be sold for this money and some say 500+ is just overpriced. Don't know enough of Rolex since this will be my first rep one. Only know Omega.

The TD charges $478 usd, that's just a little over $400 Euro. Don't forget to bring a loup and your steel testing kit.