Swiss Maiden Here are all the things wrong about noob daytonas regarding case and bracelet IMO :
I've been studying daytona cases since the 7750 days. I'm not saying i'm an expert but i've seen a couple of gens and i was able to spot some very subtle differences that make the GEN a GEN.
What i mean is that when you look at a gen case or bracelet you may recognize it's gen ( premium looking and feeling ) but may fail to point out what exactly makes it feel that way .
1. Lugs are wrong ( case profile is wrong as well )
Gen profile is more rounded , fatter if you will . Especially on the left side .
Now let's see the noob case , older models :
See how the lugs look slimmer , less fat . I've exagerated the lines to point out what is wrong with the noob case .
Not a disaster but i can see it on every noob case i see ( at least before v3 - haven't seen that many v3 )
I think the domed side of the case should have been more domed if you will .
JF 23j case was the only case that almost nailed the lugs and the case domed side :
2. Lug top surface inclination .
The gen case seen from the side differs from noob very much .
This is a rough representation just for you to get the ideea.
Now this not only makes the noob look diff from when viewed from the side but it makes it reflec light diff too :
Se how the gen reflects light ? :
You can see the light is angled especially when you get near the bezel. On the new ceramic case this is more obvious than than on the older simply because rolex has managed to make the top lug surface more flat !
Now here is a noob case :
See how the lugs reflect images in a straight line . Not angled towards the sides like the gen has.
This can be corrected . Here is a noob case modded by me :
Lug top surface is flat enaugh and light is reflected in an inclined fashion similar to the gen . Lugs are still too skinny though . Because noob lacks that side belly , domed part.
3. Lug tips :
Noob lug tips are flat , at least on my example. i don't have any older photos to proove this cause now mine is modded but here is a Jf case having the same issue :
now here is my modified noob :
if you don't belive that's how lug tips are supposed to be please feel free to check daytona videos online .
Now we come to the part where i stated that the v3 case has been impoved .
The new v3 case looks to have the side of the case more similar to the gen one . The light reflected on the lugs also appears to be more inclined especially near the bezel.
This may be a hit or miss depending on QC however. I've seen some that are not as good .
Side profile looks better :
Still wrong - lug tips :
Let's move on to the bracelet.
IMO ARF is defenetly better .
Better links, better clasp , better screws, better everything .
But the SEL is a bit narrower than the noob one so it will most probably fit with gaps .
1. Noob sel has the wrong shape !!
badly buit :
2. The SEL ( 1 milled piece ) should have had a diff shape on the back .
The noob one mimics the shape of the older 3 piece endlink.
Now here is a gen SEL back :
Now here is a 3 piece old model endlink :
This old one is what noob has copied but instead of making it a 3 piece , they made it a SEL ( solid end link )
Voila , this was it . Hope this helps .
Sorry for the typos this was made in such a hurry.
