ARF SD43 904L 126600 review (many pics)

[d4m.test]

those images are killing me

 

[d4m.test]

those images are killing me

Have you received payment instructions yet? I'm still waiting.

 

[d4m.test]

Have you received payment instructions yet? I'm still waiting.

No nothing dude, still waiting made a order on 1.12.17 and still no payment instruction looks like nobody wants my money

 

[m5smg2]

I don’t know what the black hole effect is and I prefer not to know. But if this helps those who know:

 

[phdsjain]

Regarding the blackhole effect. It seems like the cyclops indeed has 2 ar but the rest of the crystal seems also has some decent ar. As a result the blackhole is less visible. Has anyone experience how to make the crystal more glare so that the ar on the cyclops seems stronger? Is that a possible solution in any way?

Edit: Please ignore that idea seems stupid now.

You can have a watchsmith remove the crystal and then the underside AR coating which JF does on the entirety of the crystal (Not gen spec but then no one's complained about clearer crystals) to make the AR'd cyclops pop.

 

[d4m.test]

Very nice watch, this is what i'm after.... enjoy your new watch.

 

[wombob78]

Damn ARF has done it yet again


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[jembediah]

which flaws do you guys think is the more noticeable ?
the dark bezel engraving on noob SD4k
or the cyclops and the DW flaw on SD43 ARF ?

 

[phdsjain]

@jembediah The SD43 is 904L steel vs 316 on the Noob. ARF case brushing is also closer to Gen vs the Noob. I think ARF has better overall tolerances vs Noob. The feel of it ought to exceed the SD4k. The Noob SD4K also didn't have insert engravings as dark as the Subs so that helps. You want the V2 ideally not the latest V7 with wrong SELs.

Also, DW is being fixed on the next run of ARF SD43 from what I had read somewhere on here. Cyclops isn't bad either from what I can see from the pictures on this thread.

 

[jembediah]

@jembediah The SD43 is 904L steel vs 316 on the Noob. ARF case brushing is also closer to Gen vs the Noob. I think ARF has better overall tolerances vs Noob. The feel of it ought to exceed the SD4k. The Noob SD4K also didn't have insert engravings as dark as the Subs so that helps. You want the V2 ideally not the latest V7 with wrong SELs.

Also, DW is being fixed on the next run of ARF SD43 from what I had read somewhere on here. Cyclops isn't bad either from what I can see from the pictures on this thread.

yep mate i'm with you as well,the 904 is what sets it apart from any ceramic rollie we have seen,the insert engraving as well looks damn good

 

[thinwhiteduke]

OP, your photos are excellent, and you definitely have the eye, so much so I would not be surprised if you are a pro photographer. You definitely made this watch look so much better! Of course, it helps that ARF did a good job on this one. Yes, ARF should make you a consultant. Am ordering one because of your post. Take a bow!

 

[d4m.test]

Well shit! Now I want one and they're sold out. I'm going to be on a Caribbean Cruise 1st. part of Jan., so I don't want to risk it being delivered while I'm away from the house.

 

[d4m.test]

I think mine is due for delivery today. Slightly excited!!

 

[Viktor]

I think mine is due for delivery today. Slightly excited!!

Please post Some pics!

 

[m5smg2]

OP, your photos are excellent, and you definitely have the eye, so much so I would not be surprised if you are a pro photographer. You definitely made this watch look so much better! Of course, it helps that ARF did a good job on this one. Yes, ARF should make you a consultant. Am ordering one because of your post. Take a bow!

Thanks brother. It’s not me. I use an iPhone for pics. She just photographs well [emoji16]

 

[TaizDhaar]

I just had an email exchange with Ken and he said it will restock soon so they are taking the orders.


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[d4m.test]

Pulled the trigger yesterday:wowa:, now the waiting game begins...

 

[m5smg2]

 

[m5smg2]

I just had an email exchange with Ken and he said it will restock soon so they are taking the orders.


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Cool. Did Ken mention any updates?

 

[d4m.test]

It arrived! Just over a week from initial order, QC photos and now with me. Thank you PureTime. Now just have to wait until Christmas to start wearing it!