NOOB V3 116500LN announced! Whats new?

[Swiss Maiden]

Greetings gentlemen,

I would greatly appreciate some feedback regarding these V3 BLACK Dial pictures. (This is my first watch ever, so I am humbly trying to consult with the actual experts.)

My main considerations are:

1.) It appears it has the thinner "V2.2" subdials. I just want to DOUBLE check that these are in fact the more "gen-like" subdials.

Additionally, since these are some of the very first pics we obtain for the black dial v3, it would greatly benefit the community if someone like Mr Scott can sketch out some lines and compare it with a gen (or even a v3 white* dial).

2.) It appears to have the updated V3 bezel. However, is it adequately aligned? (What do you guys think about the white paint, to my eyes it seems a little thinner more "gen-like"?)

3.) It appears that the SELs are kinda rough, in particular the bottom one.... Thoughts on them and the clasp?

4.) Dial and subdials appears to have crisp printing, but the Daytona red seems a tad too dark to me.

Any other feedback you seasoned enthusiasts like or dislike on this specific V3 watch?

Thank you very much for the help and kind attention!!!!

Links:

https://clickpix.org/image/0926-1.N4hv
https://clickpix.org/image/0926-2.NMn1
https://clickpix.org/image/0926-3.Nsuj
https://clickpix.org/image/0926-4.NvZ4
https://clickpix.org/image/0926-5.N7II
https://clickpix.org/image/0926-6.NEXc
https://clickpix.org/image/0926-7.NNxX
https://clickpix.org/image/0926-14.NfWi

 

[Mark1937]

Counters Noob 116500 black are wrong! V1...V2...V3...wrong wrong wrong!!!
On Gen 116500 the counters are not mirrored!!!

 

[Swiss Maiden]

Counters Noob 116500 black are wrong! V1...V2...V3...wrong wrong wrong!!!
On Gen 116500 the counters are not mirrored!!!

What do you mean by the counters are not mirrored my friend?

 

[Mark1937]

What do you mean by the counters are not mirrored my friend?

the Noob counters are too shiny, similar to 116520. In gen 116500 counters are no longer shiny but satiny. Opaque, not like a mirror

 

[d3xophen]

Luckily, I choose black 116500 ARF in the past, Which is already thin case back, reshape pusher, correct crystal height. Now, I need to collect noob 116500 white.

 

[watchsorz]

Hey guys, is this V2.2 or V3? There are two watches here, so I guess one might be and the other not. https://imgur.com/a/MM7fUUs

 

[freediver]

V3

 

[watchsorz]

V3

Thank you, I technically asked them to ship a V2.2 couple weeks ago because I was clueless, guess I got lucky.

 

[DJ Woody]

You're right red1 , but some TDs do have Watch Smiths to fix small problems like misaligned bezels, or dials that are off center in a case.

Personally, I would just send it to you for a good service, and to have those little details really sorted properly.

I would just like to say a thank you to M Scott for the help he provides with QC pics etc. Both on the forum and via PM.

Keep it up mate!

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[Princewilliam]

Actually just one line for each watch illustrates another misaligned bezel...
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Yep I agree

Reject it until they get it right


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[Swiss Maiden]

I would just like to say a thank you to M Scott for the help he provides with QC pics etc. Both on the forum and via PM.

Keep it up mate!

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I agree, any feedback with my watch? Thanks for the help!!!

 

[extremecoolness]

I gotta say, I've been following this thread and still can't figure out what the differences are between v3 and the others...

That being said, I'm waiting for QC pictures on a panda v3. However, I am not conclusive about getting the cf bezel. I asked for the price,but an additional $120 appears steep.

 

[pascdumal]

the Noob counters are too shiny, similar to 116520. In gen 116500 counters are no longer shiny but satiny. Opaque, not like a mirror

My friend the greatest daytona expert ever

 

[SuperLory]

is there any other option than ARF to buy a steel bezel ? My friend showed me the QC photos of his 116500 v3 black dial and the subdials are acceptably thick...so I wouldnt mind transforming it into a 116520 which is the model I prefer

 

[Tobel]

is there any other option than ARF to buy a steel bezel ? My friend showed me the QC photos of his 116500 v3 black dial and the subdials are acceptably thick...so I wouldnt mind transforming it into a 116520 which is the model I prefer

I don't think that 116500 and 116520 dials are the same though?

 

[SuperLory]

I don't think that 116500 and 116520 dials are the same though?

in fact I'm toild this black dial we see is more a 116520 dial than 116500

 

[Mark1937]

in fact I'm toild this black dial we see is more a 116520 dial than 116500

500 and 520 have different written. More large on 520!

 

[SuperLory]

i'm not that bothered to be honest by minute details like the R ..the color of the red of Daytona..but the fat subdials would bother me a lot; so if we have a NOOB with decent subdials i'll get it straight away like I bought a white dial noob 116520 and wear it every other day

 

[d3xophen]

i'm not that bothered to be honest by minute details like the R ..the color of the red of Daytona..but the fat subdials would bother me a lot; so if we have a NOOB with decent subdials i'll get it straight away like I bought a white dial noob 116520 and wear it every other day

I would advice you since you like the 116500 dial, you should try to ask your TD that Can they source 116520 noob steel bezel, if you buy 116500 black (Noob steel bezel is acceptable, since it's too shiny and can't see clearly font on wrist) and change. Or ask QC pic of 116520 black noob dials recent photos ( May be they update 116520 subdial ring).
Too bad, I have noob steel bezel spare but couldn't send to other country.

 

[ssouthall6]

the Noob counters are too shiny, similar to 116520. In gen 116500 counters are no longer shiny but satiny. Opaque, not like a mirror

When you say counters do you mean the sundials? If so I agree - ARF is actually the same!


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