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Noob SkyDweller

KJ2020

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Does anyone know if the recent Noob version of the skydweller is part of the old stock that was from years and years back, its popping up on these retailers recently added section? I noticed they only sell it in rose gold or yellow gold plated.

These are not from the original Noob stock. Those haven't been made since Noob was raided. These have a few corrected features from the OG Noobs, like a better GMT wheel and a more gen-like datewheel. The real Noob never produced anything but SS models, with black, blue, and white dials.
 

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I was surprise to see the Noob words also as I know they are out of business for quite a while.
If this new company made these in SS with the blue dial, it seems like a good winner to me compared to the ZF version that is out right now.
 

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Would love to see one that is fully functional. I love this watch. I'll continue to hold out until they get the functions corrected.
 

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It's one of Rolexes most complicated movements. I frankly don't think we will ever see it due to that. There's also not a huge demand for them.
Agreed. But, then again, they can make some of these grand complications work on Pateks, etc. You'd think they'd want to perfect Rolex of all brands. Either way, you're right. I still think it's a great looking watch.
 

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Agreed. But, then again, they can make some of these grand complications work on Pateks, etc. You'd think they'd want to perfect Rolex of all brands. Either way, you're right. I still think it's a great looking watch.
If the demand was there I'd say that we might see it.
 
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Looks like the SS version is available.

Hopefully the orange mark is present behind the markers to show which month it is and not all white. Finding out soon.....
The month indicator is red and ofc it is just between two indicator windows. These models have a very narrow red square on the indicator wheel, unlike the early pre-Noob models which had a wider red rectangle. If the bezel is loose, it's easy to bump the red indicator out of view.

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Would love to see one that is fully functional. I love this watch. I'll continue to hold out until they get the functions corrected.
Never going to happen in a rep. Nor would you want to buy into it with cheap Chinese parts, just like an A7750 with relocated subdials. It would be weak, unreliable and break easily and often. The current design adequately mimics all functions except hour jumping, and automatic month and double date change. That the rep provides a quickset date change and doesn't require hour jumping to do it is a real plus for a cheap movement. One less feature to fail and much greater convenience.

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Never going to happen in a rep. Nor would you want to buy into it with cheap Chinese parts, just like an A7750 with relocated subdials. It would be weak, unreliable and break easily and often. The current design adequately mimics all functions except hour jumping, and automatic month and double date change. That the rep provides a quickset date change and doesn't require hour jumping to do it is a real plus for a cheap movement. One less feature to fail and much greater convenience.
Thank you for the insight and link. So much to learn!
 
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What is the opinion of the Skky dweller in green with junbillee that Pure Time sell from ZF? comes in green and blue with jubilee bracelt. "Sky-Dweller 326934 904L SS ZF 1:1 Best. " Is this the best rep out there for this are are there better ones? Seems like the month function is just a simple bezel turn Sky-Dweller 326934 904L SS ZF 1:1 Best Edition Blue Dial on SS Jubilee Bracelet A2824 (puretimewatch88.io)
I don't know about the SD. Love the appearance of the watch, but the complication doesn't work that way it should. The bezel turn wouldn't be much of a bummer, but still want a fully functional piece.
 

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Never going to happen in a rep. Nor would you want to buy into it with cheap Chinese parts, just like an A7750 with relocated subdials. It would be weak, unreliable and break easily and often. The current design adequately mimics all functions except hour jumping, and automatic month and double date change. That the rep provides a quickset date change and doesn't require hour jumping to do it is a real plus for a cheap movement. One less feature to fail and much greater convenience.

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I will always laugh at those who say that Rolex cant make complicated movements and "only skydweller? Its a GMT, thats easy". They forget that the bezel is PART OF THE MOVEMENT (let that sink in) while beeing waterproof also.
 
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So what the ”it” version at the moment?

New “noob”, ZF or that other unknown factory.

Any difference in quality of Oyster vs Jubilee?
 
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