ARF SD43 904L 126600 review (many pics)

[Desmond20052000]

Here's mine, think this could be v2 as the bezel text isn't as deep as the original version.

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[Smpfan]

You only can verify this opening up the caseback and check the rotor. I‘ve got V1 with updated DW and I can’t spot any differences comparing your bezel and mine.

 

[Bigred7078]

Here's mine, think this could be v2 as the bezel text isn't as deep as the original version.

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That’s the exact same depth bezel engraving as v1. I’m pretty sure this was not an update in v2 anyway, they just updated the rotor.

 

[peterpl]

Your bezel looks exactly like my updated v1 with correct DW.

 

[Desmond20052000]

I see, it's odd they call it v2 and mark up the price while not a lot has been updated.

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[botsyboy]

Just de-cyclopsed mine today. Also has a better dw overlay now too.

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[Drr80]

I just ordered mine yesterday. I can't wait to recieve it!

 

[m5smg2]

Just de-cyclopsed mine today. Also has a better dw overlay now too.

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Wow now that is very cool. Much cleaner looking. I like the cyclops for my old eyes but I wish Rlx had not added it to the new SD43. Even gen owners entertain removing it. Please share how you did it.

 

[m5smg2]

Just de-cyclopsed mine today. Also has a better dw overlay now too.

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Now that’s what I call a Sea-Dweller. Would you please share more info on how the ceramic insert is secured in the bezel like the gen and not glued. Thanks!

 

[Timmetje83]

Exactly how it should have been made by Rolex in the first place!!! Looks great. Please apply for a job at Rolex design team, you seem to understand it.

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[poohdini]

My new daily beater


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[botsyboy]

Now that’s what I call a Sea-Dweller. Would you please share more info on how the ceramic insert is secured in the bezel like the gen and not glued. Thanks!

To remove the cyclops I dismantled the watch first. I’ve also added a better Noob dwo. I removed the crystal and then applied gentle heat from my kitchen blowtorch to the cyclops a little at a time until I could remove the bubble with pliers. Clean off the glass and re-fit.
I also stripped the bezel down and softened the teeth a little and then polished the whole watch for a more gen like sheen.
As for fitment of the insert, there is no glue used on this ARF which is exactly as it should be. There is a bezel washer/pressure ring that when the insert is pressed in somehow holds the whole thing in tightly. Please be careful if you try this at home due possible cracking of the insert if you’re too heavy handed.

 

[botsyboy]

 

[botsyboy]

😎

 

[teoulennon]

“v2” qc pic

 

[jakekrait]

Does it wear comfortably?

 

[Pombok]

botsyboy loves a tear down, I remember he was the first person to discover the JF 16610 LV didn’t have a bezel gasket.

 

[botsyboy]

botsyboy loves a tear down, I remember he was the first person to discover the JF 16610 LV didn’t have a bezel gasket.

Thanks buddy


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[botsyboy]

Does it wear comfortably?

It wears better than the deep sea as it doesn’t feel as top heavy!


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[jakekrait]

It wears better than the deep sea as it doesn’t feel as top heavy!


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THANKS. How about compared to a Sub or AP RO?