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

[dk2852]

The last batch of RAFs had the improved date wheel. My RAF doesn't have the gap on the crown like some of them had, same with the SEL gap. Also, most reps and even gens have a slight SEL gap if you place a light behind them.

And RAF had two different bezel colors as well. I posted about that in the RAF thread.

 

[KushBandit]

And RAF had two different bezel colors as well. I posted about that in the RAF thread.

You're right, I forgot about that since I tend to focus on the LN.

The gen LV had 5 variations, for what it's worth.

 

[wubsub]

So confused. I emailed Eric about this and he is trying to sell me 6 digit Clean or VSF version and says it’s a no go? How did you describe this one to to him?

 

[GMTFanboy]

Not sure what the issue is. Glad he is helping you. Guess I’m going to work with Ryan

 

[wubsub]

Not sure what the issue is. Glad he is helping you. Guess I’m going to work with Ryan

yeah, i bugged him about this model as soon as this news was posted and he said no.. arf is closed.. then he got back saying he can source it. i like him as he's fast and always helped... even no issues sourcing watches after declining qcs.

but i think ill try ctime as his pics are the best

 

[GMTFanboy]

yeah, i bugged him about this model as soon as this news was posted and he said no.. arf is closed.. then he got back saying he can source it. i like him as he's fast and always helped... even no issues sourcing watches after declining qcs.

but i think ill try ctime as his pics are the best

My impatient ass went in to InTime and placed an order. Really looking forward to this release! I feel as this release is going to cause a fury of orders

 

[aHero]

For what it’s worth:

 

[vince23]

Update from ryan:

 

[Lampa]

Update from ryan:

When I saw this, I couldn't hold back any longer, now I also placed an order!

 

[mcboom]

From Tony Asian7750

 

[aHero]

From Tony Asian7750

I knew it!

 

[vince23]

From Tony Asian7750

Sounds decent to me. They seem to have access to the good parts.

 

[GMTFanboy]

Ok since we are all getting our orders in, let me see if I have a handle on this:

Bezel color looks good (although there is a slight variation between engraved and no rehaut)
Crown guards are ok but not perfect
What is the

Can someone attest to the ARF bracelet? They are hollow center links but the slinks feel good? And the new clasp appears to be centered as gen?

What is the consensus on the dial and hands?

 

[vince23]

Jtime is listing some ARF datejusts as new arrivals with vr3235.

So I think either ARF is back or there is a new ARF with former employees/bosses or access to some parts ARF was using in the past.

Good news for our 5 digits I think.

 

[DodgeDemon]

So rehaut or no rehaut on the Kermit if you were to order ?

 

[vince23]

So rehaut or no rehaut on the Kermit if you were to order ?

I ordered the no rehaut. I'm not a fan of the rehaut in general and I prefer the no rehaut green.

 

[wisedennis]

if this is true surely the no rehaut will be a TC killer... but i dont have my hopes up.. here's my answer from my dealer...

"ARF is close, I'm not going to source it"

Just got my TC, now it comes a TC killer

 

[d.brocke]

@wisedennis Even it this transpires into a good run I think it'll take a "lot" more to be considered a TC killer.
Congrats on the arrival of your TC LV: you're golden !

 

[aHero]

Just got my TC, now it comes a TC killer

This may be a great OOTB option but it’s no TC killer

 

[KushBandit]

This may be a great OOTB option but it’s no TC killer

Not all the TCs are considered the top 16610 rep. The V6 and V7 are the sought-after TCs, and they have flaws too. Lug width is one of them, so no fitting a gen bracelet, same with dropping in a 3135 movement without modding the case. The current RAF dial printing is better than the TC dials.

The RAF can definifely fight in the ring with a TC, even with the shorter lugs and crown guards. If someone wants an ETA 16610, then TC is the way.