ARF silently released new 16610LN's and 16610LV's

[KingJames]

Like… I’ve ordered one via Trusty

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My plan so far:

Replace the AR xtal with VSF (116610) xtal
+Gen date disc
+ VR3135 movement (not sure yet)

 

[Carrick1]

Ok guys - I think I actually got ARF. Or whatever the f*** this new release is lol.

@KJ2020

Sharing all my qc pics:

Just checking to clarify these were from Intime?

 

[evilgenius88]

@vince23 Any evidence on which kind of 3135 rep movement ticks inside? (The timegrapher looks promising)

 

[vince23]

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My plan so far:

Replace the AR xtal with VSF (116610) xtal
+Gen date disc
+ VR3135 movement (not sure yet)

Sounds like a reasonable plan! But afaik the movement should already be some kind of vr3135 from arf.
Will open it up once I receive it!

Just checking to clarify these were from Intime?

No, non TD over a friend.

@vince23 Any evidence on which kind of 3135 rep movement ticks inside? (The timegrapher looks promising)

Nope, but will open it up as soon as it arrives. Dw and timegrapher looks good imo.

 

[Carrick1]

Looking forward to seeing Intime QC pictures

 

[Pinion Minion]

I have to agree with the general sentiment. Was super excited at first. Now, the more evidence pops up, the more it seems this is a bit like a slot machine: you pull the lever and have no idea what spec and quality LV rep will show

Almost wondering with these delays are they creating these iterations to fulfill a sudden frenzy in demand.

 

[GMTFanboy]

Ok guys - I think I actually got ARF. Or whatever the f*** this new release is lol.

@KJ2020

Sharing all my qc pics:

 

[Geonor]

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My plan so far:

Replace the AR xtal with VSF (116610) xtal
+Gen date disc
+ VR3135 movement (not sure yet)

That's about what I did to my RAF. The VSF 116610 crystal really makes it pop on my opinion. VS crystal, movement and crown in mine.

 

[KJ2020]

Ok guys - I think I actually got ARF. Or whatever the f*** this new release is lol.

@KJ2020

Sharing all my qc pics:

Looks great bro. Dealer doesn't wanna show you the datewheel clearly but I don't think you have any worries there.

If this has a VR and good bezel operation, it's a keeper for sure. One I could live with stock. Congrats!

 

[dk2852]

In contrast the "ARF" - rather RAF the other member got sent.
Bezel color alone + the "swiss made" is looking entirely different on mine. Just like on ryan's stock photos imo.

RAF had two different bezel colors for the LV as well, the darker color is the V2 and the lighter is the V1. I have both bezels. On the other hand the crown of your ARF does appear to screw down tighter to the case. I imagine this is some of kind mix of RAF/ARF parts. Did you check what kind of movement is in your watch?

 

[vince23]

RAF had two different bezel colors for the LV as well, the darker color is the V2 and the lighter is the V1. I have both bezels. On the other hand the crown of your ARF does appear to screw down tighter to the case. I imagine this is some of kind mix of RAF/ARF parts. Did you check what kind of movement is in your watch?

I will check it once it reaches me.

What about the caseback - looks it the same like raf? I remember kj saying something about it.

 

[d.brocke]

@vince23 Any evidence on which kind of 3135 rep movement ticks inside? (The timegrapher looks promising)

290 amp is pretty darn good.

 

[evilgenius88]

290 amp is pretty darn good.

Sure is. The question is always: is this a lucky specimen of a shitty movement, or an average specimen of a great movement?

 

[vince23]

Sure is. The question is always: is this a lucky specimen of a shitty movement, or an average specimen of a great movement?

What about a great specimen of a great movement?!

 

[paulrobshannon]

Photos from Ryan:



No timegrapher included.

 

[evilgenius88]

What about a great specimen of a great movement?!

In the end, the key question is: If I buy 100 of these, how many will show similar specs to your QC?

 

[evilgenius88]

I also decided to put my money where my mouth is: Ordered the new 16610LV rep from my friend @jtimewatch

Note: Jtime confirmed there's a new ARF in town - indeed with a VR movement. But it's not up on their website yet, so those 16610s and LVs are not the droids you're looking for. But if Jtime is one of your TDs of choice, he can hook you up with the new ARFs.

 

[GMTFanboy]

InTime QC PICS - 16610LV

Let me know what you think

 

[Nur-Uhr]

@paulrobshannon and @GMTFanboy
both - the 16610LN and the 16610LV looks very good.
The datewheel is much more accurate than from the "RAF" versions. They got this fixed in the past at the latest ARF versions (before they disappeared)
Overall look of these actual ARF = very nice!!

Ryan has sourced good versions, what I can say from the pictures.

I thought I am done with 5-digits But when I take a look at your pics... I have "a must have" feeling for a LV version

 

[mclarendude]

Don't get too excited over the good amplitude on the Timegrapher pics.

I've had SH/SA movements run great on paper and then... Boom.

I am seriously hoping they are VR movements out of the box.

Great pictures so far.