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Buyers guide: Rolex GMT-Master II by Noob Factory

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Dear RWI-users,

This is my first post, I am new to this forum but not to the replica scene. I am looking for a new watch since a few months. I am currently wearing a Rolex Submariner Noob V7 Hulk A2836-2 with a ceramic bezel. The watch has a great finish and is very reliable. I am looking for a new rep with the same high-quality finish. I have done some reading but I am still very unsure what to do.

I am in love with the looks of a Rolex GMT-Master II Batman. But after some research I found out that not all replicas/timepieces have the same reliability. I've read some comments from people saying that reps with the 3187/3186 or CHS are timebombs. I am very curious which one I need to buy for the best price/quality rate and reliabilty.

My considerations:
Best Edition 904L (is this the V9?): https://puretime.io/gmt-master-ii-1...ob-best-edition-a3187-correct-hand-stack.html
Best Edition V8 with A2836: https://puretime.io/watch-brands/ro...e-ceramic-1-1-noob-best-edition-a2836-v8.html
Best Edition with A3187: https://puretime.io/watch-brands/ro...ob-best-edition-a3187-correct-hand-stack.html

Or waiting for ARF to release their newest version of the Rolex GMT-Master II Batman with a new version of the A3187.

Also there are some people selling new replica's in my country, the Netherlands. The guy i spoke with said that he had a "Rolex GMT-Master II Noob V9 A2836". But I haven't seen the V9 with this timepiece on the websites from TD's. Does this particular watch even exist?

Thank you for reading, I am hoping to make this post a guide for people who are interested in buying the GMT-Master II but don't know what flaws there are and what the best solution is.
 
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kakarotto99

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a2836 are known to be quite reliable, you can't go wrong
 

ReplicaRolex

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Thanks for the confirmation! To come back to my other question, is a V9 with 904L SS and a 2836 timepiece even made by Noob?
 

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If you do not take the CHS reliability issue into account, you need to start studying on GMT again.

And of course, bezel insert is really away from gen
 

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If you do not take the CHS reliability issue into account, you need to start studying on GMT again.

And of course, bezel insert is really away from gen

What do you mean by study again? I have read that people mod their bezel with sharpies etc. I am just looking for a rep that looks gen and is very reliable.
 

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What you know about CHS movement problems ?

reliable Is the word, CHS Is not reliable.

You'll never have a correct color Rep bezel insert with batman.
The only way Is gen insert, at this time.
 

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What you know about CHS movement problems ?

reliable Is the word, CHS Is not reliable.

You'll never have a correct color Rep bezel insert with batman.

Well, I read that if you don't wind the watch correctly (as advised?), the movement is likely to break. They say you can't move the GMT hand if it is between 22:00 and 02:00. That sort of stuff. I don't want that risk hanging around.
 

jpferry315

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I have the new V9 Noob Batman and it seems to be stable. No issues setting the GMT and it’s been keeping good time. I plan on keeping it on a winder when not in use. Time will tell if it holds up.


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jpferry315

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Here is a pic of mine. The blue is off but depends on the light. I have had the watch a week and it’s only lost a few seconds a day.
 
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