Getting the best PAM 111 from mixing Noob and H-fac parts?

[shelby1501]

Tried to do a quick search but haven't find exact answer.
I'm planning to get both Noob V3 and new H-fac 111 to mix best from each sides so I can get closest 111 to gen without modding it.
Do I have to use all Noob parts except the crown (which is obviously closer to gen on H-fac) or are there any other parts that should be swapped? Also, is new H-fac case closer to gen than Noob one?

If someone did the same thing, I would appreciate your help. Thanks a lot!

 

[kampachi]

Check out my signature. That's the best option you can get without going heavy franken. I wouldn't recommend a H-Fac if your concern is the accuracy on wrist as it has wrong case finishing and dial has inaccurate color. If movement doesn't matter to you, opt for a 111 Noob from Toro. He might be able to source a v4 111 for you. Only thing is Noob still has fat crown and perhaps you can source a Hfac crown from him as well.

H-fac cg might have a better lever but finishing is better on Noob.

 

[shelby1501]

Thanks mate but I think you didn't understand what I want to achieve. I don't want to invest $300+ in 111 and I don't have skills to do most of that mods myself, I would just like to mix parts from Noob that are better than H and parts from H that are better than Noob.
So according to you, case and dial has to be Noob and lever should be changed to H if I'll be able to swap them. Because of the thickness, crown has to be H but I suppose it could be sourced without getting a whole H-fac watch. I believe movement and caseback are definitely better from Noob.
What about hands, crystal and buckle?

 

[kampachi]

Thanks mate but I think you didn't understand what I want to achieve. I don't want to invest $300+ in 111 and I don't have skills to do most of that mods myself, I would just like to mix parts from Noob that are better than H and parts from H that are better than Noob.
So according to you, case and dial has to be Noob and lever should be changed to H if I'll be able to swap them. Because of the thickness, crown has to be H but I suppose it could be sourced without getting a whole H-fac watch. I believe movement and caseback are definitely better from Noob.
What about hands, crystal and buckle?

In short, the whole watch should be Noob. Noob is only lacking of a thin crown and a correct lever crownguard. However, you can't fix a H-fac cg on a Noob case as it will not sit flush on the case. So, the best option now would be a Noob 111 and a H-fac crown.

 

[shelby1501]

Great! That's exactly what I wanted to hear. Cheers buddy!

 

[ALE7575]

I think the best option is waiting for the complete new version of Noob V4
The Noob sandwich dial is always better

ALE

 

[shelby1501]

Oh V4 is on the way, haven't realized that. Thanks ALE, I'll wait for it.