It's better than the ARF IMO There is a spacing issue between the arrows and numbers. But it is microns . Overall look and print quality depth etc is, IMHO, better.
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Noob Daytona 4130 arrived
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It's better than the ARF IMO There is a spacing issue between the arrows and numbers. But it is microns . Overall look and print quality depth etc is, IMHO, better.
What I notice on the bezels:
Noob:
- index ticks too thin
- arc too thin
- font too thin
- all markings too close to the inside (too much blank space on the outside of the bezel)
- I in UNITS doesn't line up with H in HOUR
ARF
- index ticks too fat
- all corners seem a bit rounded / imprecise / poorly made
If i had to choose between the two, I'd pick the ARF as closer to the gen look overall, at least based upon what I notice as most prominent, but both could certainly be improved markedly.
I can instantly tell noob / gen / ARF at a distance just by seeing the index ticks between 100 and 90 - take a look and you'll see how different they actually are.
Noob:
- index ticks too thin
- arc too thin
- font too thin
- all markings too close to the inside (too much blank space on the outside of the bezel)
- I in UNITS doesn't line up with H in HOUR
ARF
- index ticks too fat
- all corners seem a bit rounded / imprecise / poorly made
If i had to choose between the two, I'd pick the ARF as closer to the gen look overall, at least based upon what I notice as most prominent, but both could certainly be improved markedly.
I can instantly tell noob / gen / ARF at a distance just by seeing the index ticks between 100 and 90 - take a look and you'll see how different they actually are.
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rolexwatchfan
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Direct replacement but why? The functionality of auto and bridge finish of SA4130 is as close to GEN as it gets. Waste of money.
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it was only to know. to get ready-made spare parts if they need to be served in the future.
rolexwatchfan
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it was only to know. to get ready-made spare parts if they need to be served in the future.
Great idea if you have extra money to burn. I'd rather buy a couple of extra Noobs, it'll be significantly less expensive with extra bracelets, cases, pushers.
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Great idea if you have extra money to burn. I'd rather buy a couple of extra Noobs, it'll be significantly less expensive with extra bracelets, cases, pushers.
Not to mention a spare whole movement on hand in the event one has to become a donor.
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Wore mine today and I'm still awe struck by the performance of the movement...gains 1.2 sec a day average and couldn't be happier.
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it's amazing right? i haven't serviced mine or anything. just ootb and it runs sweetly
Check my comparison thread.
Everything is wrong with the noob bezel, the font, angle, numbers, depth and size of triangles.
Get the dial and bezel right and this watch will be as good as it gets.
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would ARF dial and bezel fit on the noob ? edit: never mind i see you answered this question already in another thread
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mari115
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would be better if they made a good bezel and dial, rather than 904 steel lol
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true, i decided to go for the ARF, too much to mod on the Noob. Only the pushers on the ARF
I'm relieved they haven't nailed this yet but VERY happy it was released. I'm far more interested in this breakthrough movement, but would much rather have the ARF on my wrist. HOWEVER, with this movement now in play, I can't justify buying the ARF. This fact has aided me in holding off on picking one up for the time being. . I'll wait for this along with the rumored ARF GMT II launch before picking up my next rep.
. I'll wait for this along with the rumored ARF GMT II launch before picking up my next rep.
mari115
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I'm relieved they haven't nailed this yet but VERY happy it was released. I'm far more interested in this breakthrough movement, but would much rather have the ARF on my wrist. HOWEVER, with this movement now in play, I can't justify buying the ARF. This fact has aided me in holding off on picking one up for the time being.
i would love a correct handstack reliable GMT
It's hard enough to tell the stack in photos much less on the wrist. I'm just hoping for a better case shape/cg's, SEL's dial, hands, insert/overall package/feel. Sure the stack would be nice, but if they hold the trend, I'm sure it will be a stellar watch.
Same deal here. The case shape/profile is just a bit off and sub dials are a huge fault. If the noob had the overall profile and appearance of the ARF but with their amazing 4130 I'd already have one on my wrist/in the mail! If luck serves me well, these issues will get sorted and Daytona (white dial/ceramic) + Revised 116710LN + BLNR will round out my purchases for the next year
. Admittedly I can't recall the last time I used the Chrono function on my Gen Tag, but having it not work isn't ideal.
mari115
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It's hard enough to tell the stack in photos much less on the wrist. I'm just hoping for a better case shape/cg's, SEL's dial, hands, insert/overall package/feel. Sure the stack would be nice, but if they hold the trend, I'm sure it will be a stellar watch.
Same deal here. The case shape/profile is just a bit off and sub dials are a huge fault. If the noob had the overall profile and appearance of the ARF but with their amazing 4130 I'd already have one on my wrist/in the mail! If luck serves me well, these issues will get sorted and Daytona (white dial/ceramic) + Revised 116710LN + BLNR will round out my purchases for the next year
Admittedly I can't recall the last time I used the Chrono function on my Gen Tag, but having it not work isn't ideal.
yes, i agree, difficult to see, but once you do it's an instant tell.
it's the first thing that i check
Fortunately it takes effort and intense scrutiny along with a property angle to see it at all
. While it's the "definite" tell, I feel the the case shape and sel fitment are the more noticeable yet subtle which are far more noticeable to the naked eye (to me).Hi everybody,
Just recieved a New Noob Daytona and want to share pics with you.
Today the bracelet is under spa treatment, so, tomorow I Will be ready to wear the watch.
Tomorow I Will post better wrist shots.
Regards
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Just recieved a New Noob Daytona and want to share pics with you.
Today the bracelet is under spa treatment, so, tomorow I Will be ready to wear the watch.
Tomorow I Will post better wrist shots.
Regards
Enviado desde mi H3113 mediante Tapatalk