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Gen Daytona vs Noob V1-V2 and V2.2 Daytona vs ARF V2 Daytona
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Bobi01
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Well first at all big thanks for the one who made this guide!
I came across the forum by Reddit and Google because I was looking for a Daytone, not white or black but the Ice Blue one.
I just want to ask some expert for witch is the “best” I know there is not really a the best because its all great.
i found these 2 bad boys:
ARF V2 $478: https://trustytime.asia/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_6&products_id=19060
Noob $648: https://www.pfclones.com/rlds-4130-...06-ss-cer-ss-ice-blue-sa-4130-superclone.html
As I can see both got the new 4130 movement. There is also almost a $200 diffrence. Sorry if it is not allowed to post links. I hope somebody can help me?
I came across the forum by Reddit and Google because I was looking for a Daytone, not white or black but the Ice Blue one.
I just want to ask some expert for witch is the “best” I know there is not really a the best because its all great.
i found these 2 bad boys:
ARF V2 $478: https://trustytime.asia/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_6&products_id=19060
Noob $648: https://www.pfclones.com/rlds-4130-...06-ss-cer-ss-ice-blue-sa-4130-superclone.html
As I can see both got the new 4130 movement. There is also almost a $200 diffrence. Sorry if it is not allowed to post links. I hope somebody can help me?
Thanks I see. I found some other information already on this board the sa4130 also called as Noob V3 its the best only to make it even more like a gen put some ARF bezel/clap/Xtal on
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Thanks I see. I found some other information already on this board the sa4130 also called as Noob V3 its the best only to make it even more like a gen put some ARF bezel/clap/Xtal on
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- 116500 Black Daytona -
- My favorite Daytona.
Older Noob V1-V2 Black 116500 -
- Released as V1 about July of 2018 with a 316L Stainless Steel case.
- Upgraded to V2 with a 904L case in August 2018 and the price increased by $100. Also some quality improvements to the dial.
- The first Daytona Rep with a complete Chinese clone of the Rolex 4130 chronograph movement.
- Sub-dials were way too thick as show in the picture below. The placement and outer diameter were however correct.
- The Silver Sub-dials were too shinny and should have more of a matte finish on the newer 116500 dial.
- The Font and Scale of the Bezel "Units Per Hour" is wrong. The "R"s have an incorrect serif that is easy to see.
ARF V2 Black 116500 -
- Released as V2 in August of 2018.
- Uses a Chinese 7750 movement. The Sub-dials at 3 and 9 are non-functional.
- Rolex logo is better than the Noob.
- Higher quality dial, but the Sub-dials appear to be slightly larger than Gen, as shown in the picture below.
- High quality bezel that is very close to Gen.
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New Noob V2.2 Black 116500 -
- The 904L V2 case was released in August 2018 and this Updated "V2.2" dial was released in February of 2019.
- Noob is still the only Daytona Rep with a complete clone of the Rolex 4130 chronograph movement.
- The Thickness of the Sub-dials now appears to be the same as Gen, as shown in the picture below.
- Quality of the Dial and Bezel is said to be improved, But the Font and Scale of the Bezel "Units Per Hour" is still wrong.
ARF V2 Black 116500 -
- Released as V2 in August of 2018.
- Uses a Chinese 7750 movement. The Sub-dials at 3 and 9 are non-functional.
- High quality dial, but the Sub-dials appear to be slightly larger than Gen, as show in the pictures below.
- Higher quality bezel that is very close to Gen.
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More Black 116500 Detail Pictures -
- New Updated Noob V.V2 dial compared to Gen...
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- New Updated Noob V.V2 dial compared to ARF V2.
- The ARF Sub-dials appear to be slightly larger than Noob and Gen.
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- 116520 Black Daytona -
Noob V1-V2 Black 116520 -
- Released as V1 about July of 2018 with a 316L Stainless Steel case.
- Upgraded to V2 with a 904L case in August 2018 and the price increased by $100. Also some quality improvements to the dial.
- The first Daytona Rep with a complete clone of the Rolex 4130 chronograph movement.
- There is no new V2.2 version of this watch, yet.
- Noob just used the same Black dial from the old 116500 for this watch which is incorrect.
- Sub-dials are way too thick as show in the picture below. The placement and outer diameter were however correct.
- The Rolex logo and all of the Wording below it is incorrect as it is from the newer 116500 dial.
ARF V2 Black 116520 -
- Released as V2 in August of 2018.
- Uses a Chinese 7750 movement. The Sub-dials at 3 and 9 are non-functional.
- Sub-dials appear to be slightly larger than Gen and Noob, as show in the picture below.
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This is an epic review i've read multiple times over the years, would you ever update it with the newer versions of the noob daytona? kind regards
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I've just finished the whole thread. Now back to page 1, because I'm still wondering about certain details 
I need a perfect 116520 in black and by God I'll figure out the way to make one
I need a perfect 116520 in black and by God I'll figure out the way to make one 
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I've just finished the whole thread. Now back to page 1, because I'm still wondering about certain details
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Bobi01
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I've just finished the whole thread. Now back to page 1, because I'm still wondering about certain details
I just received the crystal gaskets from cousinsuk and after that it's done
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I just received the crystal gaskets from cousinsuk and after that it's done
Now that looks absolutely amazing! What else have you done? I'd like one just like this... It looks so much classier than the 116500!
Plantagenet
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What 116520 aftermarket bezel is the best alternative to gen? Does CF also make them?
Are these any good:
https://forum.replica-watch.info/fo...cessories/9677050-new-daytona-116520-ss-bezel
?
Are these any good:
https://forum.replica-watch.info/fo...cessories/9677050-new-daytona-116520-ss-bezel
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SuperLory
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yes get one of those, they are perfect
to answer your previous question mine is a noob with arf dial, beveled hands, cf bezel and arf bracelet
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Just reviving an old thread for newer members, now that the Noob assembly factory is gone and there is some renewed interest in ARF Daytonas.