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GMF 2019 Batman 126710?

rcom440

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He said a lot, but in a nutshell he is very satisfied from the quality of the GMF watch especially because it is available so fast after the release. The main difference are between the bezel colours and the colour of the numbers. In his opinion the noob has more glossy colours and the gmfs are more dull.

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KJ2020

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Lol we still in decisive...so noobs insert is actually better?

Noob's insert is unusable with or without a paint mod

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Everything is mixed up on trusty webpage - it says gmf but he posts pics and videos of BP version.
wen you decide to buy Batman make sure it’s GMF version

and I'll keep this in mynd if I am gonna buy from him, thanks again
 

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GMF insert has a darker shade of blue which is closer to gen but the insert font is WRONG. The numerals are too thin and an instant give-away.

The insert isn't the only flaw with the GMF.

Noob blue is wrong but the quality of the ceramic seems higher. The transition at the 6 and 18 can be taken care of with a paint or plating mod.

Here's one with Backwoods Watch Mods paint mod.
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KJ2020

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GMF insert has a darker shade of blue which is closer to gen but the insert font is WRONG. The numerals are too thin and an instant give-away.

The insert isn't the only flaw with the GMF.

Noob blue is wrong but the quality of the ceramic seems higher. The transition at the 6 and 18 can be taken care of with a paint or plating mod.

Here's one with Backwoods Watch Mods paint mod.
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Which insert is this? Noob?

Looks like a lot of paint had to be used to cover the transition bumps, which is OK but it does seem to make the markers appear thicker, even more so than the gen shown below it. Also you lose a lot of the depth of the engravings.

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That does look good overall, aside from a few spots of unevenness/missing paint in some numbers like the 0 in the 20 and the 10.
 

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That does look good overall, aside from a few spots of unevenness/missing paint in some numbers like the 0 in the 20 and the 10.

Some more pictures to clear up the illusion of missing spots. Unevenness is expected with any paint mod. Only a splutter plating will be even.

I agree with you that a lot of paint is required to cover up the transition therefore the depth of the engravings is lost.

I think we can all agree that no BLNR insert is coming convincingly close to gen any time soon.

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KJ2020

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Isn't this missing paint?

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Separately, I haven't seen a sputter paint mod that was completely successful either. Spongebob won't even offer it because the bottoms of the marker cutouts are rough and the sputter paint takes on those contours more so than other mods.

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KJ2020

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Sigh, $6.99 spray paint mod will have to do for now.

From another thread

I got sick of Molotow rubbing off so I took the drastic step of spray painting the whole aftermarket insert with Krylon paint + primer metallic bright aluminum. Scraped the paint off the insert with a straight razor blade, leaving it in the cutouts. Not perfect, but looks beautiful silver on the wrist, nice and bright. Not dull even in low light and no color transition bumps.

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Sigh, $6.99 spray paint mod will have to do for now.

From another thread

I got sick of Molotow rubbing off so I took the drastic step of spray painting the whole aftermarket insert with Krylon paint + primer metallic bright aluminum. Scraped the paint off the insert with a straight razor blade, leaving it in the cutouts. Not perfect, but looks beautiful silver on the wrist, nice and bright. Not dull even in low light and no color transition

That's an admirable D-I-Y. Hats off to your patience.
 
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I wish somebody would make an aftermarket insert with thicker markers. Doing a paint mod on an insert like mine can only get you so far...
 

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GMF insert has a darker shade of blue which is closer to gen but the insert font is WRONG. The numerals are too thin and an instant give-away.

The insert isn't the only flaw with the GMF.

Noob blue is wrong but the quality of the ceramic seems higher. The transition at the 6 and 18 can be taken care of with a paint or plating mod.

Here's one with Backwoods Watch Mods paint mod.
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I disagree when it comes to noob insert - that insert is complete mess that’s its the first thing people change. Even aftermarket insert with very shallow and white numbers is better.

i think there are couple of versions of gen bezel. I’ve seen gen Batman with thinner numbers on the bezel.
 

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Good morning to all, thought this the morning I woke to a new and improve batman insert..guess the wait is on...thanks gentlemen for the updates, keep them coming
 

rcom440

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Good morning to all, thought this the morning I woke to a new and improve batman insert..guess the wait is on...thanks gentlemen for the updates, keep them coming

Gmf is best you can get for now. Color is pretty accurate.
Dont expect ARF insert to be better when they release it.