Clean 4130 Daytonas.

[XLR8R]

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[Navigator H4]

There is still a noob v3 dial better.

 

[mari115]

Yep, the subdials in the black one look way too thick

 

[DR D]

It appears that they came up with an awesome white dial which could be the best option out there (and most of the minor differences could be explained by the different lighting)
However the black one feels wrong ... Especially the dials

 

[M Scott]

There is still a noob v3 dial better.

The thickness of the Noob Black Dial subdials was better in the later versions, But they were always much too shinny!

In the top picture above of a Gen, compare the shine of the Hands to the Subdials and you will see how they are more matte in finish than any of the Replica Dials.

 

[theREALgoat]

I'm not sure we can call that lazy, but certainly an oversight, fortunately an easy fix for the factory and not noticeable on the wrist

Talk about laziness and lack of oversight

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I'd rather have the correct case shape than the correct ref # engraving, Noob had the opposite...

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Looks quite decent, thanks for sharing!

 

[Ylijumala]

All things considered, this looks like a rather good release. Of course it could be that the actual product is garbage, or they messed up the movement with metal shavings or something else, but still.

Good Daytona and sub reps are in such a high demand that this was just inevitable.

 

[BlueLineFarmer]

Movement is the most important part as it could be a potential time bomb.

 

[kavorca1]

Much like the noob Daytona movement, it’s best not to operate the chrono function. Better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it

 

[BlueLineFarmer]

Much like the noob Daytona movement, it’s best not to operate the chrono function. Better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it

I don't plan on being the first guinea pig to find out if the movement works.

 

[Ylijumala]

like the noob Daytona movement, it’s best not to operate the chrono function

I think you're confusing the Dandong 4130 clone with A7750-based clones...

This clone is highly regarded by several trusted watchsmiths. Unless the Clean version is somehow of worse quality (or they have butchered something while doing the engravement + reassembly), the chrono should be safe to operate.

 

[greenbeans]

Much like the noob Daytona movement, it’s best not to operate the chrono function. Better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it

I seemed to see this sentiment a lot back in the Noob days. Has anyone actually broken the Noob 4130 by using it too much? Any documented cases on here?

 

[JTSWE]

I seemed to see this sentiment a lot back in the Noob days. Has anyone actually broken the Noob 4130 by using it too much? Any documented cases on here?

Never had issues with mine, Dont use chrono much anyway, so bought a panda finally now from Clean, i was scared from the Noob versions, so first panda i own now before the ARF v2, hope i am gonna be happy after owning 8/9 noob Daytona’s, and one Franken 116520


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[greenbeans]

Never had issues with mine, Dont use chrono much anyway, so bought a panda finally now from Clean, i was scared from the Noob versions, so first panda i own now before the ARF v2, hope i am gonna be happy after owning 8/9 noob Daytona’s, and one Franken 116520


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I feel members on here are just overly cautious with the 4130 (not saying it's a bad thing). But from following the Panda from the Noob days on here and the various forums, I don't think I've seen someone actually break their chrono from overuse.

 

[gpvecchi]

I'm still not convinced of this watch. Midcase looks exactly the same as Noob to me. The dial is not bad, but I think it is on par with Noob.
Pictures of gen 2020, Noob V4 4th batch dial, and gen 2021 and Clean dial (Clean is based on 2021 dial).
While the Clean dial is not bad with proper O, the coronet is still wrong, and the hours markers are worse than Noob (more yellow, and badly shaped); the Daytona color is still wrong, and it's placed too high.


Gen2020

Noob V4 4th batch

Gen 2021

Clean

 

[Mc Queen]

I'm not a Daytona expert but I also don't notice any difference with the midcase of my noob v4.

 

[greenbeans]

I'm still not convinced of this watch. Midcase looks exactly the same as Noob to me. The dial is not bad, but I think it is on par with Noob.
Pictures of gen 2020, Noob V4 4th batch dial, and gen 2021 and Clean dial (Clean is based on 2021 dial).
While the Clean dial is not bad with proper O, the coronet is still wrong, and the hours markers are worse than Noob (more yellow, and badly shaped); the Daytona color is still wrong, and it's placed too high.

Yes, I've rarely seen people mention the incorrect coronet across the various threads but it's a tell and I've not seen a single rep get it right.

 

[takks]

Clean panda dial in my hand has nice quality. Most important things for me is the case shape.


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[greenbeans]

Hi Nikz19 if I may, I'd like to ask for your professional input regarding this movement.
I saw your reddit post a few months ago where you showed a complete teardown of the 4130 and expressed how impressed you were with it.

Assuming the Clean movement is identical to the Noob to avoid speculation, do you think using the chrono would cause the watch to explode as many members on here seem to think? Or moderate use (let's say for argument's sake, 4-5 times a week) should not cause terminal damage to the watch, having intimately worked on the movement? (If maintained)

Other watchmakers or people who have serviced the 4130 feel free to chime in. Just trying to cut through the baseless speculation on here, from people with more knowledge on the subject for the benefit of members.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Bobi01]

Hi Nikz19 if I may, I'd like to ask for your professional input regarding this movement.
I saw your reddit post a few months ago where you showed a complete teardown of the 4130 and expressed how impressed you were with it.

Assuming the Clean movement is identical to the Noob to avoid speculation, do you think using the chrono would cause the watch to explode as many members on here seem to think? Or moderate use (let's say for argument's sake, 4-5 times a week) should not cause terminal damage to the watch, having intimately worked on the movement? (If maintained)

Other watchmakers or people who have serviced the 4130 feel free to chime in. Just trying to cut through the baseless speculation on here, from people with more knowledge on the subject for the benefit of members.

Thanks in advance.

I know he doesnt recomend to use the chrono on fake movement,i spoked with him many many times about this movement,he also serviced mine… the movement is amazing for long therm use but without using the chrono