No ETA from VF for next batch of 1312. What should I do?

[Shogunate]

Been playing mail tag with a TD for a month now and what has started from a 1-2 week wait for the VF factory's next batch of 1312, the wait time is now unknown status.

I failed a GC but it was unacceptable. So I'm figuring out what I should do next. Most likely pick a different watch, but which one?

What do you think is their iconic model? I'm leaning towards the 372. Thoughts? Others I should consider?

Input is appreciated.

 

[mysterio]

The PAM372 is an iconic model but the best one is no longer produced by Noob factory and I am not aware of any recent updates from the other factories which are near in terms of dial accuracy (they have the Noob beat in the movement department but very few people will ever see the back of your watch). Another iconic model is the PAM111, which Noob is still producing up to this day. If 47mm is okay for you then the Noob PAM127 is also still in production so you may ask your TD for that model as well. Good luck.

 

[Shogunate]

THANKS! Completely forgot about the fiddy. This is definitely making me rethink things towards the 127. I've spent the time between your reply and mine researching, and I can't decide between the Noob v6F and ZF. It's going to be a matter of which flaws irritate me the least.

Anything glaringly the best one for you guys?

 

[mysterio]

Not sure where you've researched but the Noob Fiddy has been the best even with the introduction of the V6F and ZF versions. Not to mention the latter two are most likely out of stock.

 

[chocolito]

THANKS! Completely forgot about the fiddy. This is definitely making me rethink things towards the 127. I've spent the time between your reply and mine researching, and I can't decide between the Noob v6F and ZF. It's going to be a matter of which flaws irritate me the least.

Anything glaringly the best one for you guys?

Great your researching but as Mysterio points out ( listen to him when he talks Pam's ) if your getting a 127 you don't want ZF or V6F . The best version available on the NWBIG Super Rep list is **** NOOB**

 

[Shogunate]

Yes. Saw the guide. Fascinating how deep the rabbit hole goes. Now I found Marlin and his mods. Dont know if its OK to talk about, but id really like to know if you experts think his work worth $1k?

 

[mysterio]

Yes. Saw the guide. Fascinating how deep the rabbit hole goes. Now I found Marlin and his mods. Dont know if its OK to talk about, but id really like to know if you experts think his work worth $1k?

Expertise has no bearing on that topic. Worth is a purely subjective measure.

 

[Shogunate]

Expertise has no bearing on that topic.

I respectfully disagree on this portion of your statement. Yes, worth is subjective, but if an expert would think its worth it, I'd have to unwittingly agree...for now.

I ask cause this will be the situation for me: no one will see the back of the watch and movement. And so, it wouldn't be worth it for me to spend $1k if Marlins work couldn't be seen while it's on my wrist, which I'm gathering from my research (only work I see he's doing on the front is fixing the lume on the hands).

But please, correct me if I'm wrong.