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ARF SD43 904L 126600 review (many pics)

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It was actually only noticeable when light hit it a certain angles but when you see it it stood out a lot. Must have just been a one off defect. I do recommend getting one, The other crystal I got without cyclops double AR looked invisible, awesome quality from prof. The only little difference is the rounded edge on the top of the bevel wasn’t there. Prof is a good guy he’s sending a replacement black hole crystal with 2xmag to look more gen like. I’ll post the results once installed
 
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I have profs new one arriving on Tuesday and will also have a gen crystal shortly too and will make a comparison. I’m fitting it to my Noob V2 sd43 which I prefer over the arf overall. I previously frankened an Arf sd43 with gen crystal.
 
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botsyboy said:
I have profs new one arriving on Tuesday and will also have a gen crystal shortly too and will make a comparison. I’m fitting it to my Noob V2 sd43 which I prefer over the arf overall. I previously frankened an Arf sd43 with gen crystal.
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Can I ask why you prefer the Noob SD 43 to Arf? I have some thoughts of my own , but am relatively new to this replica scene, and would love to hear someone elses reasoning. Thanks in advance!
 
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Hello mates! I have to ARF SD43 V2 and it’s a stunning piece! However the bezel spins much to easy. Any ideas besides dental floss on how to tighten the turn and clicks?


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botsyboy said:
I have profs new one arriving on Tuesday and will also have a gen crystal shortly too and will make a comparison. I’m fitting it to my Noob V2 sd43 which I prefer over the arf overall. I previously frankened an Arf sd43 with gen crystal.
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I have prof's crystal sans the cyclops

 
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Looks like previous models to me. Unless they changed the movement, which is doubtful.
 
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Cyclop seems improved?
I got mine a year ago, and there seems to have been a couple of changes - bezel engraving not as deep.
Bezel scallops / teeth seem to change all the time.
 
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mnkoshka said:
It was actually only noticeable when light hit it a certain angles but when you see it it stood out a lot. Must have just been a one off defect. I do recommend getting one, The other crystal I got without cyclops double AR looked invisible, awesome quality from prof. The only little difference is the rounded edge on the top of the bevel wasn’t there. Prof is a good guy he’s sending a replacement black hole crystal with 2xmag to look more gen like. I’ll post the results once installed
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My prof SD43 xtal had this weird haze that was only visible under certain angles. I sent it back and he polished it but it's still slightly visible. I installed a gen and never looked back profs is in a drawer at the moment but it's still a good overall xtal. I have one on my sub.
 
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I have translated it using Google so forgive me if it is incorrect. Possibly someone speaking Chinese could give us a hand.
1. Case is more detailed inside and outside
2. Inside shadow lettering and fonts more delicate (Google says also stereo) - might be more 3D effect closer to gen
3. Buckle has better detail on the inside
 
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