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Gen Daytona vs Noob V1-V2 and V2.2 Daytona vs ARF V2 Daytona

ashu2289

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Could you post a picture of the Black Gen next to the Noob, and the ARF? A larger, high resolution picture would be great. Side by side in the same light would be very helpful.

You can use this link as an image host... https://postimages.org/

Mate I have White Gen 116520 for now, but I have had Black Gen 116500 for almost a year so can certainly say about the subtlety of concentric circles in 116500 Black. Currently I have ARF White and Noob V2.2 Black. Do let me know if you need any close-up shots of any of the three Daytonas:)
 

ashu2289

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And I have had Black 116520 too for quite some years and Noob V2.2 Ceramic Black is definitely less shinier and beige in color than the 116520 Black. I had Z-serial 2008 116520.
 

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Counters from ARF Daytona 116500 white V2 are too thin for yours opinion?
 

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Mate I have White Gen 116520 for now, but I have had Black Gen 116500 for almost a year so can certainly say about the subtlety of concentric circles in 116500 Black. Currently I have ARF White and Noob V2.2 Black. Do let me know if you need any close-up shots of any of the three Daytonas:)

A picture of the Black Gen 116500 next to the Noob V2.2 Black in the same picture would be most useful.
 

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jtimewatch I've heard a rumour that Clean Factory might be bringing a black ceramic bezel out soon for the Daytona; based on their V2 bezel for the116610LN, I think things bode very well for those looking to replace their Noob bezel! Is there any truth to this mate?
 

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jtimewatch I've heard a rumour that Clean Factory might be bringing a black ceramic bezel out soon for the Daytona; based on their V2 bezel for the116610LN, I think things bode very well for those looking to replace their Noob bezel! Is there any truth to this mate?

Would be amazing tho! Can anyone confirm?
 

shortlegs

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Hope the rumour is true! Been very happy with my Clean sub bezel insert so far.
 
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Where can i source parts from clean factory? Didn‘t find anything at puretime :?
which nice parts did the make?
 

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Are there also Daytone reps with working chronographs? (no faux chrono)
I can imagine that chrono automatic movements are quite expensive. But what I learned reading in this forum is that we don't ask whether something is reasonable or not ;)
 

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Are there also Daytone reps with working chronographs? (no faux chrono)
I can imagine that chrono automatic movements are quite expensive. But what I learned reading in this forum is that we don't ask whether something is reasonable or not ;)

Many might flame you but I'm going to answer as you're new - the Noob Daytonas have a working chrono as they are modelled on Rolex's own 4130 movement.
 
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jtimewatch I've heard a rumour that Clean Factory might be bringing a black ceramic bezel out soon for the Daytona; based on their V2 bezel for the116610LN, I think things bode very well for those looking to replace their Noob bezel! Is there any truth to this mate?

Yes, I have it in hand now, will post a quick review soon, keep in touch mate.
 

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Clean bezel doesn't compare to a Spongebob. Ouch, how much did you pay for that?

I own both, and can tell you with certainty that the Clean bezel is better. Not ragging on Spongebob, but its more than just the fill of the indices that makes the Clean better IMHO. Everything about the Clean bezel is closer to gen and much crisper than anything else could be, given the technology at hand. To do what a Clean bezel does, you would have to first start with a blank ceramic bezel.