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DAYTONA V3 CLEAN FACTORY 116500 BLACK

Lotdem

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Makes me laugh when people caveat any statements with 'best is Gen' - its like a running joke on the forum now.
 
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balduran85

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Wow. I just received my CF V3 and I can honestly say this is the first black ceramic daytona I can actually wear without the fear of being called out.

I have read many posts nitpicking details of the CF V3 compared to BTF, but in my opinion the gen like mattness of the subdial supersedes everything else because whoever put their eyes on the gen at least once have no choice but to immediately notice the rainbow-like shining subdials even from 2 meters away.

And by the way, my CF V3 had no coronet issue. It seems to be the problem for some of the initial batch of the watch.

But boy does CF xtal suck like hell. I completely agree with everyone on this point and would appreciate advice on cost efficient option to replace it.
 
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wubsub

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Wow. I just received my CF V3 and I can honestly say this is the first black ceramic daytona I can actually wear without the fear of being called out.

I have read many posts nitpicking details of the CF V3 compared to BTF, but in my opinion the gen like mattness of the subdial supersedes everything else because whoever put their eyes on the gen at least once have no choice but to immediately notice the rainbow-like shining subdials even from 2 meters away.

And by the way, my CF V3 had no coronet issue. It seems to be the problem for some of the initial batch of the watch.

But boy does CF xtal suck like hell. I completely agree with everyone on this point and would appreciate advice on cost efficient option to replace it.
agreed my friend, coronet issue was on the first batch and now fixed.. you can replace xtal with gen/deep/noob
 

michaelle1193

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Wow. I just received my CF V3 and I can honestly say this is the first black ceramic daytona I can actually wear without the fear of being called out.

I have read many posts nitpicking details of the CF V3 compared to BTF, but in my opinion the gen like mattness of the subdial supersedes everything else because whoever put their eyes on the gen at least once have no choice but to immediately notice the rainbow-like shining subdials even from 2 meters away.

And by the way, my CF V3 had no coronet issue. It seems to be the problem for some of the initial batch of the watch.

But boy does CF xtal suck like hell. I completely agree with everyone on this point and would appreciate advice on cost efficient option to replace it.
Can u take a close picture? Would like to see the subdial
 

Lotdem

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Thats simply not true. I have a gen and have seen many out and about with the sub dials having a machined finish which refracts light as a rainbow. Dont be too transfixed on the latest dial releases, they are not even close to being what's manufactured by Rolex.

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ebitdaddy

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Thats simply not true. I have a gen and have seen many out and about with the sub dials having a machined finish which refracts light as a rainbow. Dont be too transfixed on the latest dial releases, they are not even close to being what's manufactured by Rolex.

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I dunno man - the CF is very, very, VERY close to gen on the dial & sub-dial front IMO. It's a slight shine on both, not the mirror effect of the BTF.
 

michaelle1193

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I dunno man - the CF is very, very, VERY close to gen on the dial & sub-dial front IMO. It's a slight shine on both, not the mirror effect of the BTF.
To me the suddials on the white panda is much better than the black version.The two extra rings on the subdials are to fattt. I think it’s a good rep watch, nobody can spot it when we wear them on our wrist. Only put the gen and rep together for comparison.
 

Burbizia

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BT subdials are way, way too shiny.

I foresee the "it's a replica, learn to live with minor flaws" incoming but wise guys, but this specific flaw is glaring and can be spotted from 2 meters away.

Very disappointed from this.