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It depends on which Noob version you have. The earlier Noobs had low beat movements and no Y incabloc, while the late Noobs were greatly improved with better movements, Y incabloc and engravings. The Noob case and CG is preferred as the XF cases typically had 'raw' areas on the case directly above the lugs instead of being brushed like the rest of the case.
The XF movement adjustment 'dagger' is an incorrect shape and there are some other small errors with the engraving such as the missing center marker in the adjustment scale. The LP / 1950 printing on the XF dial is more accurate in thickness than the Noob.
The 'franken' 127 that Marlin is finishing up currently will have the following specs:
Late Noob case / CG
Late Noob movement with Marlins full list of Swiss hybrid improvements etc
Gen dial
Gen hands
Gen crown
WSO crystal
203 watch
XF case (brush areas above lugs)
XF movement
WSO crystal
XF hands
Asian incabloc adjusted
Brushed gear train
Swiss ratchet and crown wheels
Old Noob 127
Old Noob movement converted to high beat
Brushed gear train
Asian incabloc
Proper shaped dagger (not thick)
MM screw that was missing
Updated main plate
Swiss ratchet and crown wheels
Gold color added to the text on movement bridges
Use the best of the 3 rep crystals
