The dd 40 is here!

[Usernametaken]

I think they look close to gen size. In theory, the design of them should reflect light in a certain way to make them appear to be thinner. Those photos don’t capture the light well so they look flatter and more thick. I think they’re fine though.

Gen on left:

Funny I was just looking at this one today. Always scared of gold though


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[Yachtmaster_Chris]

Here’s the link to my sell thread: https://forum.replica-watch.info/fo...w-gold-40mm-presidential-roman-numeral-228238


It was bad enough that I started to feel uncomfortable wearing it so that was my sign to pass it on. At the time i was unaware of getting the watches re-plated by some of the watch modifiers here on the forum, so I’d maybe explore that next time for a watch I really wanted to keep. I’ve had my fair share of gold reps and Noob has been the only one I’ve had wear/fade issues with.

That's funny. I've owned multiple gold BPs and Noobs and the only ones that had gold fade were the BPs. I have the pictures to prove it. There's a BP bracelet sitting in my spare watch parts box that's rotting away since the gold started to fade. Badly, I might add. You can see some sort of bronze looking base metal underneath.

 

[IFrederickI]

I see that GMF released the white Roman dial DD40, did they release a blue Roman dial as well?

 

[KJ2020]

That's funny. I've owned multiple gold BPs and Noobs and the only ones that had gold fade were the BPs. I have the pictures to prove it. There's a BP bracelet sitting in my spare watch parts box that's rotting away since the gold started to fade. Badly, I might add. You can see some sort of bronze looking base metal underneath.

Strange indeed as I have had exactly the opposite experience too. I put some mild tape on a Noob TT bracelet to "protect" it while regulating the movement and when I removed the tape, some of the top layer of plating came off with it. Wow. OTOH I have 5 BP "gold" reps (plated only, not wrapped) that have not shown one sign of color change or flaking, spotting, etc. Go figure.

 

[Yachtmaster_Chris]

Strange indeed as I have had exactly the opposite experience too. I put some mild tape on a Noob TT bracelet to "protect" it while regulating the movement and when I removed the tape, some of the top layer of plating came off with it. Wow. OTOH I have 5 BP "gold" reps (plated only, not wrapped) that have not shown one sign of color change or flaking, spotting, etc. Go figure.

This is interesting. I suppose it matters more what these "gold" watches are exposed to, as opposed to what factory plated them. Your case was tape, my case was oils from my wrist as well as probably friction. Here's pictures of my gold faded BP factory bracelet. The Noob factory bracelet is next to it in the last picture. BP left, NOOB right. My Noob Day-Dates and my gold ARF Daytona still have perfect plating after a year+ of ownership. I've made it a habit this past year or so to wipe the gold reps down after each wear with a soft cloth and wash with WristClean every once in a while. That seems to do the trick and the plating has been perfect on my gold reps ever since. This is true with my other gold plated non-rep watches. I have a Corniche Heritage 40 I wore the hell out of and never really wiped it down, gold faded after a few years of daily use. I have a Seiko Presage rose gold plated, I wipe it down after each use and it's as good as the day I bought it.

 

[KJ2020]

I've made it a habit this past year or so to wipe the gold reps down after each wear with a soft cloth and wash with WristClean every once in a while. ]

Nice, I'll grab some of that

 

[QueTip]

when I removed the tape, some of the top layer of plating came off with it. Wow

I don't know but this made me chuckle :lol:

 

[KJ2020]

I don't know but this made me chuckle :lol:

I know bro, it's like it was just spray paint. Last Noob "gold" I buy.

 

[DrMaRcO]

there are some new GMF models on trustytime that look very promising

like this one :

https://trustytime.asia/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_452&products_id=22011


Any thoughts on the GMF president bracelet ? good quality ?

 

[WatchCool90210]

someone is going 2 have 2 ‘guinea pig’ a GMF; i think i may b the 1.

rose gold olive dial has been SCREAMING my name.

 

[JYK52800]

I ordered the tuxedo stripe silver dial. Fingers crossed.

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[peniwan]

Someome who already owns a GMF Day-Date 40? Would like to compare with some pictures if they did a good job. Hopefully a better as Noob or BP.

 

[witchywatch423]

Someome who already owns a GMF Day-Date 40? Would like to compare with some pictures if they did a good job. Hopefully a better as Noob or BP.

bump / ditto!

 

[Rippin6Gears]

I don’t see GMF making a Roman DD 40 though ... ?

 

[JYK52800]

They do both in YG and in WG. Just approved my QCs today for silver tuxedo dial in WG. Fingers crossed for a smooth delivery.

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[Bullflo3]

They do both in YG and in WG. Just approved my QCs today for silver tuxedo dial in WG. Fingers crossed for a smooth delivery.

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Let’s see those QC’s!

 

[JYK52800]

 

[JYK52800]

There you go!

 

[Bullflo3]

There you go!

Thanks! After I asked for the pics, I seen u posted it on the other thread. Looks good - my only concern is the day font seems to be the style BP uses. When looking at the TD websites they all show a slightly more accurate font for the GMF version. We’ll have to see a few more QC from buyers I suppose.

 

[peniwan]

Thanks a lot for sharing the QC pictures. I also agree that the watch looks good. But as the mate above me already said it would be nice to have some more and closer pics of the day and date font.

Think i am going to pull the trigger soon for the white gold with white dial and roman markers. This combination is a beauty!