ARF SD43 904L 126600 review (many pics)

[jonathanw]

Wow the quality is decreasing on each subsequent batch ! As expected ! They are rushing the manufacture of these to meet demand!


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[ayylmao123]

Wow the quality is decreasing on each subsequent batch ! As expected ! They are rushing the manufacture of these to meet demand!


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Exactly why I'm waiting for a v2. I'll take the risk of v2 being similar quality or better rather than jump in now.

 

[jonathanw]

Exactly why I'm waiting for a v2. I'll take the risk of v2 being similar quality or better rather than jump in now.

Yeah wise decision and it's what I'm gonna do too, unfortunately the vast majority of orders have been made by noobs with 5 posts just jumping in the wagon out of snobbery without really knowing what they want. This has become the new "TC".


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[d4m.test]

Wow the quality is decreasing on each subsequent batch ! As expected ! They are rushing the manufacture of these to meet demand!


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How so? Any examples of deterioration in quality?

 

[ayylmao123]

Yeah wise decision and it's what I'm gonna do too, unfortunately the vast majority of orders have been made by noobs with 5 posts just jumping in the wagon out of snobbery without really knowing what they want. This has become the new "TC".


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Yeah I noticed quite a lot of people calling this a super rep. Excuse me but the super rep status is reserved for actual super reps. This may be an excellent rep, expecially for a first version and from such a new top level factory but it is definitely not a super rep...

 

[d4m.test]

Yeah I noticed quite a lot of people calling this a super rep. Excuse me but the super rep status is reserved for actual super reps. This may be an excellent rep, expecially for a first version and from such a new top level factory but it is definitely not a super rep...

There is sufficient evidence in my opinion this is a very close to gen. There is a side by side with gen and a teradown thread to back up the claim.

I have followed this watch very closely and do feel this is probably one of best made rollies. Although I am still waiting for mine.

Don't think ARF is a new player. It's owned by JF who make excellent reps .

Just look at it mate.. thoroughly

 

[d4m.test]

Who is your TD that got you this? I'm in the process of getting mine, and I need to be more cautious kk

Its from the old batch, all TDs should have the new updated ones so QC like this should not come along again....

 

[ayylmao123]

There is sufficient evidence in my opinion this is a very close to gen. There is a side by side with gen and a teradown thread to back up the claim.

I have followed this watch very closely and do feel this is probably one of best made rollies. Although I am still waiting for mine.

Don't think ARF is a new player. It's owned by JF who make excellent reps .

Just look at it mate.. thoroughly

Still isn't deserving of super rep status though is it? It most certainly is NOT a super rep although it is a fantastic rep as I previously said. Also ARF being owned by JF doesn't mean that much since it is said to be a different department.

 

[d4m.test]

Still isn't deserving of super rep status though is it? It most certainly is NOT a super rep although it is a fantastic rep as I previously said. Also ARF being owned by JF doesn't mean that much since it is said to be a different department.

I don't disagree with you but I think it just comes down to how anal you want to be.

In my humble view it's freaking awesome...

JF has produced some quality super reps. An

 

[FischersFritze]

Wow the quality is decreasing on each subsequent batch ! As expected ! They are rushing the manufacture of these to meet demand!


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Where do you see decreasing quality in the posted qc pics?

 

[d4m.test]

Is this even ARF do you guys think? The bezel teeth look less pointy to me.

 

[d4m.test]

Is this even ARF do you guys think? The bezel teeth look less pointy to me.

I think it's ARF, but you may want to double check the minute hand, is it a bit fat or is it just the light illusion?

 

[Tigerdragon]

Its arf but dial is a little bit to "right" (the Position) but its ok I would accept

 

[d4m.test]

To be fair, I'd accepted it even before I posted because I like it regardless. I did notice it was slightly misaligned, but it won't bother me on the wrist. I don't think so anyway - when I zoom out I don't notice it. I'm just glad it's ARF because I love the bracelets on my Daytonas, but it's hard to tell when they're covered in plastic.

Thanks to those who responded.

 

[Mike Page]

I think it's ARF, but you may want to double check the minute hand, is it a bit fat or is it just the light illusion?

Nope that's definately a Fat hand

 

[d4m.test]

QC’s are in. Seems to be in good shape.
Waited since 29th of November...

 

[RobSe1]

Guys about the Datewheel, is there a "better" Datewheel from other Reps/Factory´s which will fit on the A2824 ? one which is little bit more crisp/gen like?

 

[RobSe1]

QC’s are in. What do you think?

accept! btw. don‘t post QC if you havn‘t a specific question!

 

[Journeyman]

Guys about the Datewheel, is there a "better" Datewheel from other Reps/Factory´s which will fit on the A2824 ? one which is little bit more crisp/gen like?

You could source a DWO from Rafflestime for an 2824, they do one for a 2836 as well.

 

[RobSe1]

You could source a DWO from Rafflestime for an 2824, they do one for a 2836 as well.

thats a good idea, thanks will check raffle.

will a 2836 fit on 2824?