Just saw this and am curious to hear opinions. Thoughts?
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RAF 16610, New 5 Digit Factory
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Looks to be a new name for JF/ARF, it’s the same watch with a slightly better dial and a movement that isn’t engraved.
- 12/3/18
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PT is notorious for mixing up acronyms so it may just be an ARF re-release. If it really has an SA3135, wtf.
Another thread talking about it here
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Another thread talking about it here
Noob Daytona Re-Release? on Puretime!
Was kind of surprised to see some new listed Daytona models on puretime build by noob :O Even a meteorite version was released :) https://puretimewatch.io/new-arrivals.html never really heard that Noob is back to business ?
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LV uses a maxi dial and hands.
The One Watches also has them listed as "RAF"PT is notorious for mixing up acronyms so it may just be an ARF re-release. If it really has an SA3135, wtf.
Another thread talking about it here
Noob Daytona Re-Release? on Puretime!
Was kind of surprised to see some new listed Daytona models on puretime build by noob :O Even a meteorite version was released :) https://puretimewatch.io/new-arrivals.html never really heard that Noob is back to business ?
Good base for a franken kj?PT is notorious for mixing up acronyms so it may just be an ARF re-release. If it really has an SA3135, wtf.
Another thread talking about it here
Noob Daytona Re-Release? on Puretime!
Was kind of surprised to see some new listed Daytona models on puretime build by noob :O Even a meteorite version was released :) https://puretimewatch.io/new-arrivals.html never really heard that Noob is back to business ?
I don't know if it's a good base for a franken, but it may be your only choice if you're looking for a decent 16610.
The SA3135 is a disappointment, and the maxi dial and hands are another hurdle- getting a correct dial and hands, especially the dial is a challenge maybe. Or you could go to an LV with a green insert. Swapping out for VS or VR3135 isn't a major expense. But this may be your only choice if you're looking for a 16610.
The SA3135 is a disappointment, and the maxi dial and hands are another hurdle- getting a correct dial and hands, especially the dial is a challenge maybe. Or you could go to an LV with a green insert. Swapping out for VS or VR3135 isn't a major expense. But this may be your only choice if you're looking for a 16610.
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It looks so much like ARF that it should be as good a base bro.
It has the same (slightly) stubby CGs as ARF and other than a different shade of LV insert and an improved numeral 3 on the dial it's pretty much the same.
The LN has an LV maxi dial and hands. The LN has poor rehaut engraving and a rough rehaut ledge. The LV has no rehaut engraving and a smoother ledge.
The movement is not an SA but SH and since ARF is the only factory using these it's a pretty clear fingerprint. Plus the clasp coronet is off center right, a known ARF issue.
SA3135 has the regulator arms reversed.
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- 4/9/20
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I got excited for a brief monet there, until I saw it was just a ARF clone. Wasted opertunity, I had hoped this could be an all new 16610 in 2022 rep quality.
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The ARF LN did not have maxi dial and hands
Fuck what will be the best option then? It seems like this RAF isn’t the best 16610LN then :/ I’m bummed out, changing the hands and indices sounds expensive and a lot of work for someone who doesn’t know how to work on watches
- 22/11/20
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Beat me to it. It's the best because it's the only one in the game. I contacted some TDs to see if they could just source the case for me.It is the best cause there is no option
What would you use for hands and dials then if you source the case?