hi is this the best one right now? https://puretime.io/yacht-master-11...c-bezel-on-oysterflex-rubber-strap-a2824.html
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ARF Yachtmaster 116655 Rose Gold
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Just go back 2 pages and read from there on, choose either an ARF or Noob depending on your wrist size.
I'm not sure which of the TD's had listed it but I'm pretty sure they listed a "v2" which had an updated strap which was longer, think it might have been InTime.
Are you maxed out on the clasp adjustment? I have a 6.5" wrist...I havent seen a v2 on intime or puretime though
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I'd probably just ask my TD if the strap is updated since they said that they'll update them.
On Intime they have updated the listing with this: Updated the rubber strap size:75mm/60mm
Yep I see it. BUT does this also apply to the A2824 version?
https://www.intime03.co/rollie/5011...-bezel-on-oysterflex-rubber-strap-sh3135.html
https://www.intime03.co/rollie/5011...-bezel-on-oysterflex-rubber-strap-sh3135.html
I’d say so, if you check at the bottom of the post the original strap size was 60mm/60mm then at the top of the description it says updated strap 75mm/60mm
For those who bought the ARF watch with the tiny strap you’re in luck, just seen this on puretime:
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Sorry to bump this thread but want opinions.
Looks like ARF have corrected the strap so it should be an easy choice now right? But the DW is really bugging me.
1) What movement is best for the ARF?
2) How easy is a GEN DW and Crystal to source?
A) If not GEN which has the best DW out there? Currently think it’s noob?
Plan right now is to source the ARF and a GEN DW and Crystal and send off to have them installed. Resulting in a near perfect watch IMO.
Happy for people to suggest other things to fix as long as long as it’s not breaking the bank. Not intrested in making a Franken, just as faultless as possible!
Looks like ARF have corrected the strap so it should be an easy choice now right? But the DW is really bugging me.
1) What movement is best for the ARF?
2) How easy is a GEN DW and Crystal to source?
A) If not GEN which has the best DW out there? Currently think it’s noob?
Plan right now is to source the ARF and a GEN DW and Crystal and send off to have them installed. Resulting in a near perfect watch IMO.
Happy for people to suggest other things to fix as long as long as it’s not breaking the bank. Not intrested in making a Franken, just as faultless as possible!
Hey guys and davemau5
I'm about to pick up the ARF 116655 w/ updated strap. I know the 2824 is more reliable than the 3135, and 3135 is more expensive to service. My big question is, what options are available to swap out the datewheel with a thinner/more gen-like font? I'm no watchsmith, so I'd prefer a more reliable movement, the 2824, out of the box...but RWI spoiled me on what I can/can't live with
I don't need a gen DWO, so the 3135 isnt a necessity...but are there aftermarket options that can bring this closer to a super rep?
I'm about to pick up the ARF 116655 w/ updated strap. I know the 2824 is more reliable than the 3135, and 3135 is more expensive to service. My big question is, what options are available to swap out the datewheel with a thinner/more gen-like font? I'm no watchsmith, so I'd prefer a more reliable movement, the 2824, out of the box...but RWI spoiled me on what I can/can't live with
I don't need a gen DWO, so the 3135 isnt a necessity...but are there aftermarket options that can bring this closer to a super rep?Hey guys and davemau5
I'm about to pick up the ARF 116655 w/ updated strap. I know the 2824 is more reliable than the 3135, and 3135 is more expensive to service. My big question is, what options are available to swap out the datewheel with a thinner/more gen-like font? I'm no watchsmith, so I'd prefer a more reliable movement, the 2824, out of the box...but RWI spoiled me on what I can/can't live with
Hey Preppyr6, Im in the same boat! Let me know your findings!
Did the Noob V2 ever get released, cant find it anywhere!
I ordered the 2824...I'll see how badly the DW font bugs me when it arrives, but I'll be looking for replacement options or I'll just wait it out until ARF fixes the DW and pick up a spare from my TD.
