Noob 111N - Recessed CG lever fix?

[45acp]

So, I recently got a Noob 111N v2, great watch and everything about it is perfect, except that the CG lever sits recessed into the CG by maybe 1-1.5mm when the lever is closed. Nothing huge, but I've never had this problem on any of my H factory Pams. Is there a fix for this that I could easily do on my own? It's not such a big deal that I'd probably send it off to get fixed, but if there's something simply I can do I'll probably give it at try.

Other comment: The crystal and single sided AR on this noob 111 are very good, but they're still not as good as my H factory Pams. This was a disappointment. I realized that on balance the watch is probably better quality, but I'm kind of obsessed with AR/crystal quality and it definitely doesn't "disappear" on my noob watch the way it does on my H factory ones.

 

[PANERA]

picts?

 

[45acp]

updated with pics

 

[LupTak]

Oh wow. I have a 111N myself and the lever is definitely not recessed that far.

 

[45acp]

Yeah, it's really a minor issue and otherwise the lever works and locks up fine. If there's not an easy fix for it I might just see if my dealer can source me a new CG at some point down the road.

 

[dmc71]

I have the Noob 111N as well, and mine is perfectly flush. Very very very very nice watch. Maybe you unluckily got a rogue one, did it not show on the QC photos?

 

[cndwatchguy]

You could take off the CG and grind down the side that connects to the case.
Or look for a new CG on the forum.

Did you notice it in the QC Pics?

 

[45acp]

Ha! I actually managed to fix it with a tiny piece of duct tape right where the lever meets the case. Not a permanent fix, but it will certainly work until I find a new CG.

 

[Deadbear77]

2 products you can't live without, if it doesn't move and you want it to, WD40. If it moves and you don't want it to, duct tape!!


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[Scarface]

Its better to send the watch back to the TD and request him to replace the cg as its quite recessed.


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[45acp]

Yeah, I'm not sending a watch back to China for a recessed CG. I'll try and see if I can get a new one.

 

[moishemoishkowitz]

Well maybe is not a "h factory"

 

[45acp]

Well maybe is not a "h factory"

Yes, "maybe is not."

 

[Xman]

Glad someone brought this up, mine is the same, just as recessed and I hate it. The lug screws at least look good on yours, mine are recessed on the driver end and actually protrude past the lug on the other end. And have you noticed the machining where the lugs meet the case in the strap area? My h fac lugs meet clean, these don't my CG dowl also protrudes past the top of the CG, and the crown isnt as well finished at the H, and yes the ar is more tinted.
It's a very nice Pam rep but over all I'm not blown away, by comparison the h fac 005k v1 was a better finished rep.

 

[adubg]

Glad someone brought this up, mine is the same, just as recessed and I hate it. The lug screws at least look good on yours, mine are recessed on the driver end and actually protrude past the lug on the other end. And have you noticed the machining where the lugs meet the case in the strap area? My h fac lugs meet clean, these don't my CG dowl also protrudes past the top of the CG, and the crown isnt as well finished at the H, and yes the ar is more tinted.
It's a very nice Pam rep but over all I'm not blown away, by comparison the h fac 005k v1 was a better finished rep.

This seems to be a rare issue. Did you order the NOOB PAM 111N v2 or is this another model? Also, what dealer did you order from? Didn't they send you QC pcitures before they sent the watch to you?

 

[ALE7575]

Hi 45
Really this is not a serious issue !!
Moreover the recessing is not uneven and looks "well".
The duct tape will not work, this is not the problem.
Don't touch the watch and enjoy it!!

Just my opinion
ALE

 

[COLDI]

You can always make a new pin...its VERY time consuming and sucks. I personally like it a tad sunk

 

[Xman]

This seems to be a rare issue. Did you order the NOOB PAM 111N v2 or is this another model? Also, what dealer did you order from? Didn't they send you QC pcitures before they sent the watch to you?

Yes it was a noob 111nv2 and as a matter of fact me and my buddy just ordered 2 more and both have recessed levers again. Also both front and back crystals sit higher that they should. But what can you do, it honestly is the best you can buy right now if you want a 111. Also I might be the only one but I still don't like how the lugs meet the case, that vertical crease looks bad in my opinion. Yes there were qc pics but I do my best not to nitpick the dealer, it's not his fault the makers pass him what they do.

 

[linkielei]

oh, i have the 111n from Puretime, i dont have this problem...

 

[adubg]

oh, i have the 111n from Puretime, i dont have this problem...

Exactly I was gonna say did you order this from puretime? When your spending this amount of money on a watch (300+) The QC is in your court. If it doesnt pass your inspection they can send the watch back to the manufacturer or in this case the NOOB factory (seen puretimes page explaining this). That's why I was asking what dealer it was from. Angus spends time looking over his watches and doesnt just accept everyone. Just my two cents...:maty: