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

[mclarendude]

Yup, that’s what I agree with. Left over parts and left over stickers

Thankfully I got an RAF V2 with the correct crown, non-protruding tube, and light bezel insert

That's horrible though for those who do not know shit.

So there is no SHV2 movement either ?

Correct. Not on the RAF or "fake ARF". Just the old SH one.

Having both in hand how do they compare?

Meh, they sort of the same? Bezels are ratty, I feel the ARF bracelet feels best.

I can't compare the dial/bezel since they're literally different iterations.

I'm keeping the ARF, I prefer the MK1 lime vs the wintergreen of the RAF.

 

[Lampa]

I'm going to order these and see if they match better than the ones that are on now.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004845731810.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.3e3538daB0NZxu&mp=1

 

[sgt.njoy]

I'm going to order these and see if they match better than the ones that are on now.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004845731810.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.3e3538daB0NZxu&mp=1

I don't think it's the hands issue. I agree with @Big_Pilot that dial makers are too creamy like yellowish and the lume is super duper strong.

 

[Lampa]

Yeah, I think you are right..

 

[mcboom]

New dial required?

 

[sgt.njoy]

New dial required?

You can wait for the next batch but who knows if ARF/RAF or whatever they call it in the future will make the same variant. It's amazing they replicated the MK1 dial. Out of all the variants they created so far I truly like this version of MK1 dial and fat 4 insert with light green color. In the end, we're in the replica world so nothing will be perfect. If it really bothers just get it relumed from our supporting vendors.

 

[raremedium]

The lume is indeed too creamy. But on the other hand this watch was realised about 20 years ago .

 

[Parto]

I've got an LN on its way. The lume looks to match on qc pics but I'll confirm when it arrives in person

 

[trash3939]

How's the bezel action on the LV?

The bezel action clicks on my ARF are much better than on the old JF and the previous ARF.
Still feels cheap (and light) compared to the GEN.
I added bezel washers to my JF and old ARF, but this time I will leave it as is.
Pip is a little small and off the bottom.

I am a little concerned about the color difference between the dial and the luminescence on the hands.

 

[Big_Pilot]

Contacted the Relumer and asked him about a remule of the watch.
He said as it is a rep, he only wants to receive the to be relumed parts, and not the whole watch.
That will not fly for me.
Next to this his google reviews were not great, and there is no mention of a telephone number of location on his website.
This by itself already makes me not wanting to use his services.

 

[mcboom]

Contacted the Relumer and asked him about a remule of the watch.
He said as it is a rep, he only wants to receive the to be relumed parts, and not the whole watch.
That will not fly for me.
Next to this his google reviews were not great, and there is no mention of a telephone number of location on his website.
This by itself already makes me not wanting to use his services.

Plenty of hands on AliExpress

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[Geonor]

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Plenty of hands on AliExpress

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I think it's the dial he's on about. Better to relume both at once so you know you're getting the same tint.

 

[trash3939]

 

[trash3939]

The difference in luminescence between markers and hands is noticeable.

 

[gtageek]

they really blew it on the hand for this one. also the pip being lower than it should be ruins a perfectly good insert as it's an instant tell.

 

[wubsub]

they really blew it on the hand for this one. also the pip being lower than it should be ruins a perfectly good insert as it's an instant tell.

it's intentional. just wait for the v10

 

[wubsub]

they make the perfect flat 4 version dial with correct font and matching insert, screw up odd details such as pip location and mismatched hands, next version they will fix the dial lume, etc etc

 

[sgt.njoy]

 

[oldtools]

Has anyone tried these inserts? They look pretty good to me

HORLOGEAR green Aluminum Bezel Insert for Submariner 16610LV SAPPHIRE PEARL - Etsy

This Mens Wrist Watches item by HORLOGEAR has 9 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from United States. Listed on Dec 3, 2023

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[bowtiefanatc]

Has anyone tried these inserts? They look pretty good to me

HORLOGEAR green Aluminum Bezel Insert for Submariner 16610LV SAPPHIRE PEARL - Etsy

This Mens Wrist Watches item by HORLOGEAR has 9 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from United States. Listed on Dec 3, 2023

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Looks pretty good