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Noob Daytona vs ARF Daytona

ssouthall6

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Just for your interest, here are some other QC pictures from my probable 126500 Noob V2:

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Yes, the bezel markers seem (like with some ARF's) misaligned. Especially at the 120 marker this is visible on my specimen. I have to see it in real when it arrives and maybe this is/was either a bad picture angle, or it has to go to a watchsmith for a realignment of the whole thing because I'm anyway planning to do at least the gasket mod and if needed a bit of an oiling.

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Tbh I think that just needs a single clockwise turn


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Rolly123

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Quick question that I'm hoping some of you more experienced members will quickly be able to clarify for me.

I was thinking about purchasing the new noob v2 116519 as per link below, but I'm not a huge fan of the oysterflex. Is it possible to easily replace the bracelet for the traditional SS rolex bracelet if I purchase for example the ARF or noob 904L SS bracelet from a 116500 as a spare part?
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https://www.intime03.co/rollie/5816...n-rubber-strap-sa4130-free-rubber-strap.html#

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M Scott

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Aah, ok, thanks for your reply @ssouthall6

Could this be a Noob 116500 V2? The subdials don't look that fat on this one.. still too thick, but I have the impression that it's not as thick as the early ones I saw here:

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Just a quick Photoshop comparison, but it looks like Noob has indeed fixed their Fat Sub-dial problem on the Black Dial 116500 with this V2...

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ssouthall6

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Just a quick Photoshop comparison, but it looks like Noob has indeed fixed their Fat Sub-dial problem on the Black Dial 116500 with this V2...

Where has that noob v2 dial picture come from?

I have not seen a noob dial with an R in ROLEX like that!
 

dashindark

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No its fixed, but I meant it can be aligned by removing and turning it (not like ARF which is misaligned regardless)


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I just reject the QC for my noob daytona for the bezel number misalignment and now waiting for a new one to come. What do you use to remove the bezel? Can I do it at home?
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Mark1937

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Just for your interest, here are some other QC pictures from my probable 126500 Noob V2:

1223-3.jpg

1223-6.jpg

1223-7.jpg

1223-10.jpg

1223-2.jpg


Yes, the bezel markers seem (like with some ARF's) misaligned. Especially at the 120 marker this is visible on my specimen. I have to see it in real when it arrives and maybe this is/was either a bad picture angle, or it has to go to a watchsmith for a realignment of the whole thing because I'm anyway planning to do at least the gasket mod and if needed a bit of an oiling.

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Are you sure is it Noob V2 904L version???
From wich TD?
Counters are like a gen!!!!!!!
 

Rubberman

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Are you sure is it Noob V2 904L version???
From wich TD?
Counters are like a gen!!!!!!!

This is definitely Noob bezel, look at the R in bezel.
for the dial, looks better than previous batches, subdial thickness are better. But I wouldn't say is Gen like until the reflective subdials are fixed (if ever).
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The Tourist

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Are you sure is it Noob V2 904L version???
From wich TD?
Counters are like a gen!!!!!!!
Yes, pretty sure, Sead has confirmed it, and with a little bezel realignment and the gasket mod I will call it a day with this rep and be happy. No more investments needed from my side... probably ;)

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The Tourist

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That very much depends on many little different things people are looking for in an actual Daytona rep and that's why this thread is so huge.

For me, the new V2 Noobs seem to hit it at the moment over the ARF V2 due to the overall better package.
- working chrono with a stunning new movement
- new, absolutely acceptable black dial
- pushers and crown are more to my taste
- bracelet and clasp are good enough

Just my personal view though.


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