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Looks nice to be honest, I think it’s great value for what it is. The middle disk is slightly ahead where it should be like it lines up at 9:55 with the 10. But a minor point and not sure if fixable
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New Release: Noob Skydweller
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Looks nice to be honest, I think it’s great value for what it is. The middle disk is slightly ahead where it should be like it lines up at 9:55 with the 10. But a minor point and not sure if fixable
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They are all derivatives of Noob a factory in some way. NF is likely “Noob Factory” just like JNF is Jia Noob Factory.
After the demise of the OG Noob factory there were spin-offs trying to cash in on the void left over.
Apparently there were some issues with certain batches from this factory. Have you searched around to get some info ?
SkyDweller NF relative: Poor batch quality now. DO NOT BUY!
As a watchmaker and reseller, I would like to bring this issue to everyone's attention. The latest batch of SkyDweller are shocking quality compared to the version I started buying last September (2020). I had bought approx 10+ of the Blue and White dial that Joshua sells for $358 and they...
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Nope, couldn't get any for info about that factory. As from these pictures, it looks like text in center of the date disc is little lighter, pale.They are all derivatives of Noob a factory in some way. NF is likely “Noob Factory” just like JNF is Jia Noob Factory.
After the demise of the OG Noob factory there were spin-offs trying to cash in on the void left over.
Apparently there were some issues with certain batches from this factory. Have you searched around to get some info ?
SkyDweller NF relative: Poor batch quality now. DO NOT BUY!
As a watchmaker and reseller, I would like to bring this issue to everyone's attention. The latest batch of SkyDweller are shocking quality compared to the version I started buying last September (2020). I had bought approx 10+ of the Blue and White dial that Joshua sells for $358 and they...
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Anyone seen this one? Says it is "new" and a Noob. I was looking at the JNF then purchasing a Oysterflex and changing it out. This one is a little closer to what I was wanting. I will still need to get new straps as the D, and E will be too tight.
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Interesting blog about the Sky-D
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Five Major Milestones of the Rolex Sky-Dweller’s Evolution
One of the most complicated watches in Rolex’s current catalog, the Sky-Dweller has evolved quite a bit during its relatively short history. Join us as we highlight five major milestones that have occurred so far in the evolution of the Rolex Sky-Dweller. 1. The Introduction of the Sky-Dweller...
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Cannot say firsthand bro. The current rep bracelets are 22mm lug width like the gen so they would fit the space but IDK if the gen lug detents will coincide with the rep springbar tips. That's not always a given.
Been looking at the skydweller for a while and on this thread made some posts over a year ago. I read back several pages and I cannot seem to find the difference between JNF version and Noob. I read that JNF is possibly Jia Noob Factory, but the TD I spoke to has not confirmed that.
In terms of build of quality, please give some comments on Noob versus JNF. Thanks
In terms of build of quality, please give some comments on Noob versus JNF. Thanks
Maybe should have added that I am specifically looking at the two tone yellow gold version with champagne dial.
In the pics of JNF version on Trusty website the pictures look horrible. But pics of the JNF on JTime look great.
Also, price of JNF seems 90 to 100 US dollars more.
In the pics of JNF version on Trusty website the pictures look horrible. But pics of the JNF on JTime look great.
Also, price of JNF seems 90 to 100 US dollars more.
Interestingly, Puretime shows Noob has released some versions of the Skydweller in July 2023, and other versions in September 2022. I don't see the two tone champagne dial released in July 2023, does that mean Noob did not make that version in the July 2023 release and only made it for the September 2022 release?
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I've read thru most of this thread but i cant find the answer. -
What is the verdict on the Noob/ ZF SkyDwellers water resistance?
I have both version but don't take them near water. I would assume the way the crown operates it will let water in. What say you?
What is the verdict on the Noob/ ZF SkyDwellers water resistance?
I have both version but don't take them near water. I would assume the way the crown operates it will let water in. What say you?
Every rep watch should be watertestet before you take a swim.
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It's a Sky-Dweller not a Sea-Dweller. Need I say more?
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The middle dial disk is just tacked on with double-sided tape. There is almost no clearance between its center hole and the hour hand collar so the disk can get dragged a little clockwise til the tape has no more slip in it. That's why you never see the disks offset in the anti-clockwise direction.
It it fixable, but not fun. I went to great lengths to set mine perfectly level and used 3 tape strips instead of the factory's 2. But after a few months it rotated a little. I took it all apart again and this time epoxied the disk to the plate beneath it. It can still be removed with a razor if necessary amd has held position finally.
Some pics on what's involved in this thread.