Noob released 904L Daytona 116500 model

[MrBeasy]

Those Sub dials on the black dial look like they ate another set of subdials.

Wtf.

White dial looks better though.

 

[MrBeasy]

I’m not a Rolex guy by any means, but I can’t see what the whole fuss is about. I’ve been following the Noob vs ARF threads for quite a while and if I remember correctly many people were saying:
1. That the movement alone is worth the price;
2. That Noob should have used 904l for their Daytona build;
3. That ARF dial & bezel and Noob movement/case (mainly because of the pushers) are the best of both worlds and they were happily spending double the amount to buy both watches from the 2 different factories in the search for the perfect build;
4. That Noob clone builds were out of stock (and the m2m secrion was going crazy at each Noob daytona clone sale).

Now Noob comes up with a 904 case and people complain because they hiked the price. So I wonder why people were not compaining that much before for the cheap 7750 movement in the ARF, which is clearly overpriced no matter how good the dial, bezel and SEL were.

It just doesn’t add up. But then again I’m an AP guy, so what do I know.

Hey man - to the AP guys out there this is standard price for a rep! What's the fuss?

 

[MrBeasy]

MasterWatch gen for reference.

I think it also has slightly rounded corners on SEL when blown up

 

[qualityazn]

guru is the weight of 904L different from 316L I just got my white dial v2 yesterday and considering selling if 904L feels heavier. Literally unworn. I got the black dial v2 coming in the mail as well...so mad right now

 

[RobSe1]

Noob knows how to make Money lol someone has to buy for Review

 

[kobe24]

https://puretime.io/news/Noob-116500-904/

Looks good..but too expensive.

 

[efthimis]

guru is the weight of 904L different from 316L I just got my white dial v2 yesterday and considering selling if 904L feels heavier. Literally unworn. I got the black dial v2 coming in the mail as well...so mad right now

Don’t be bothered, it’s really hard to tell apart the two stew types, just enjoy your watches!! I got a Noob white dial, I had the ARF before and I have a brand new genuine Batman (same bracelet as the 116500), all look the same


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[MasterWatch]

MasterWatch gen for reference.

I think it also has slightly rounded corners on SEL when blown up

Thanks for the gen pic.
To me on the rep the rounding is a bit more pronounced. Live shots will tell a better story.

 

[LaPavel]

link for vids:
https://v.youku.com/pad_show/id_XMz.../search_video/q_n904+4130?spm=a2hww.11359951.

https://v.youku.com/pad_show/id_XMz.../search_video/q_n904+4130?spm=a2hww.11359951.

 

[Princewilliam]

The Daytona has become the new Submariner of the rep fora world, so much whinging and knit picking about flaws.

Do you really think noob are going to just scrap the thousands of Daytona dials they had made just because a handful of forum members don’t like them? They will sell a shit tonne of these watches with or without you.


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[ywg]

The Daytona has become the new Submariner of the rep fora world, so much whinging and knit picking about flaws.

Do you really think noob are going to just scrap the thousands of Daytona dials they had made just because a handful of forum members don’t like them? They will sell a shit tonne of these watches with or without you.


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But let me tell you, if they make a 1:1 bezel for the 116500 and a perfect dial with fixed subdials 3d coronet and 3d markers, people who have already bought the previous versions will buy the new ones like hot cakes as well.

 

[Rep Enthusiast]

But let me tell you, if they make a 1:1 bezel for the 116500 and a perfect dial with fixed subdials 3d coronet and 3d markers, people who have already bought the previous versions will buy the new ones like hot cakes as well.

As they do because they “only” changed steel type. I’ll go for that one and change what needs to be changed in order to get a more gen like version.

 

[Kdawggy]

I'm hoping they just have a bunch of dials from the 316L version leftover that they're trying to use up.

One can hope, right?

 

[ZoomBoy]

Flaws aside, I'm having a really hard time deciding between white dial or black dial!

 

[brane]

does the midcase & SEL look improved from the last models or am I just tripping?

 

[molivio]

surprised at all the hate, and that ARF isn't sweating as their biggest advantage is now gone aka 904 PLUS working chrono.....oh my

 

[TagHeuerFan1963]

What if they just used the pics from the previous non-904L version and in reality this 904L release has a new dial?

 

[Rufctr2]

I’m not a Rolex guy by any means, but I can’t see what the whole fuss is about. I’ve been following the Noob vs ARF threads for quite a while and if I remember correctly many people were saying:
1. That the movement alone is worth the price;
2. That Noob should have used 904l for their Daytona build;
3. That ARF dial & bezel and Noob movement/case (mainly because of the pushers) are the best of both worlds and they were happily spending double the amount to buy both watches from the 2 different factories in the search for the perfect build;
4. That Noob clone builds were out of stock (and the m2m secrion was going crazy at each Noob daytona clone sale).

Now Noob comes up with a 904 case and people complain because they hiked the price. So I wonder why people were not compaining that much before for the cheap 7750 movement in the ARF, which is clearly overpriced no matter how good the dial, bezel and SEL were.

It just doesn’t add up. But then again I’m an AP guy, so what do I know.

I will add a good gen dials passed from 5/600 to 8/900€ during the summer. Stainless gen hands are becoming *rare* now...

Ok this 904l update is perhaps not the first every one here was expecting, but for those who dont buy yet gen parts, a perfect franken daytona in 904l will become more and more expensive in few months or even weeks ...

 

[MasterWatch]

Thanks for the gen pic.
To me on the rep the rounding is a bit more pronounced. Live shots will tell a better story.

Ok I take that back.
The Puretime news link kobe posted above the SELs looks much better.

 

[SOLEX]

Flaws aside, I'm having a really hard time deciding between white dial or black dial!

I never liked white dials, but I had to have the 116500 in white. I am so happy I did it. I bought both and sold the black one off after having them side by side.

I would say that if you go for a 116520, black would be the way to go. I had several gen versions, and it just goes together for some reason.