The Ultimate Daytona Buying Guide (Ref. 116520/116500)

[AndreaPirlo]

Ok many thanks!

 

[Plaasbaas]

Thank you, threads like this one got me hooked up on this forum. Helped a lot to make an educated decision for my purchase.

 

[Manuel.b]

Guys I'm asking for some advice.
Before the raids I was considering the purchase of an noob 116500 LN (black watches are my favourite), but I wondered if it might become a bit too expensive a project for a replica because I would most likely replace the bezel with the CF and the dial with the ARF.
So I ask you, would an ARF 116500 be a more sensible purchase, which in my case is not essential for full chronometer operation? Or are those extra 5 millimetres on the case back so noticeable? (I wouldn't make any changes to the ARF, obviously).

 

[Mike joe]

Ok so what does everyone think of the noob V4 super clone isit a good 1-1 rep what are the comparisons with the gen? Is the ARF still better aesthetically?

 

[Hohner84]

Greetings, does anyone know about this Daytona Winner 1992? I found it last Sunday on a Jersey City garage sale Facebook group, someone was giving it for free. Im wondering what factory made it and if it's a quality replica or not. Thank you!

 

[Replisimio]

These were cheap of the cheap reps from many years ago. Good job you got it free as it’s worthless.


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[Torque124]

Anyone has any input on the 4130 slim movement in the new Noob V4 Daytona? I am thinking of adding one of these to my collection... Thanks!

 

[Flyzone]

there is a modified Daytona 7750 movement without decorative plate 4130 with chrono functioning and 13 mm thickness like arf. anonymous factory. thank you

 

[Flyzone]

Hello, I personally prefer Arf, it’s A7750 movement can be repaired without problems, it can accept most original eta parts, the chrono seconds hand starts and stops, just minutes and hours don’t move.
Noob clone 4130 movement can become a problem when a repair is needed as it’s difficult to find parts, unless you buy Rolex parts at the price.
This is my personal opinion, if I were you I’d go for Arf, much better esthetically!


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there is a modified Daytona 7750 movement without decorative plate 4130 with chrono functioning and 13 mm thickness like arf. anonymous factory. thank you

 

[Flyzone]

one thing is not clear to me. the movement of the ar is 7750 or a4130. from problems or is it reliable?

 

[butler182]

one thing is not clear to me. the movement of the ar is 7750 or a4130. from problems or is it reliable?

AR = 7750 (non functional Chrono); Noob = 4130 (functional Chrono). I think both are considered to be good, reliable movements....but the 4130 is a more complicated movement so it is more expensive to service and repair.

 

[Flyzone]

AR = 7750 (non functional Chrono); Noob = 4130 (functional Chrono). I think both are considered to be good, reliable movements....but the 4130 is a more complicated movement so it is more expensive to service and repair.

ok I knew that the 7750 is not very reliable .. because of the seconds at 6 o'clock and that it gives problems .. can you confirm? there is also a bp model with the same thickness of 13 mm but with chrono functioning inexpensive .. given the considerable difference in price I assume it is questionable

 

[butler182]

ok I knew that the 7750 is not very reliable .. because of the seconds at 6 o'clock and that it gives problems .. can you confirm? there is also a bp model with the same thickness of 13 mm but with chrono functioning inexpensive .. given the considerable difference in price I assume it is questionable

I've never owned 7750, only a 4130 that has workd great (so far!). I have read the 7750 works better with the seconds positioned at 9:00...so I think you are correct about seconds at 6:00 potentially having some problems.

 

[Reppin513]

This thread is awesome. Thank you for the good info.

Is there a picture comparison available for the noob v3 to the ARF? In particular, I have long wanted the 116515 rose gold chocolate dial. I found this one on geek time but noticed that isn't a TD on this site. Also read a post above about a v4?

https://www.geek-time.co/product/da...lack-rubber-strap-sa4130-free-extra-strap-v3/

Have been researching genuine Rolex and Omega watches on and off for about 2 years, am new at rep watches. Spent about a day reading various threads on this forum yesterday to try to get up to speed. Obviously so much more to go. Bought a victoronox maverick 241692 last year to make sure I would wear it and to see if it held my interest before spending bigger money. Hopefully this post is not found to be overly irritating to the experienced forum goer. Thanks.

 

[schmida]

Concise and to the point - Great write up!

 

[amgbenz04]

Thank you and very helpful! Wonder what the current wait time is for a V4.

 

[Bobi01]

Thank you and very helpful! Wonder what the current wait time is for a V4.

You can wait forever,noob is not coming back

 

[amgbenz04]

You can wait forever,noob is not coming back

What do you think tipped them off? Hasnt Noob been in operation for over 10 years now?

 

[amgbenz04]

With Noob now gone, is ARF the best option now for most Rolex's?

 

[Cheeps]

With Noob now gone, is ARF the best option now for most Rolex's?

mostlikely yes. I personally wouldnt buy any Daytona right now and wait. There will be a factory which will rep the 4130 again.