ARS. Grade is on the back, allowing me to enjoy cards for what they are. Label is at the bottom, putting more attention on the card. Premium feel, weighty and highly protected (these are very hard to open). They display incredibly well, looking more like art displays rather than archival items. I regularly submit both cheap and expensive cards alike, as even the cheaper cards look that damn good in these slabs.
I once made the mistake in helping a lady carry their stroller down a load of stairs. I then discovered and learned these aren't necessarily for babies...
It shares the same name as in Japanese. So I would personally approximate closer to how it's pronounced in Japanese before adding English twangs and intonation.
Sorry - this is a very succinct answer with a lot of effort, but what I’m asking is if there’s any media out there that would cause me to be convinced of the wrong pronunciation (the first one in my post) being the official pronunciation (which is as you described). Would you happen to know anything like that?
Both..lol.. I have a Noob 116519 brand new sitting in the watch box just for a meteorite dial build. I also have two other base Daytona's CF & BTF with extra bezels for either would be nice base for a 116509 build. Or I would just buy a new base either way if I could find a decent meteorite dial. I also got gen hands and gen crown paid for for laying around. And if I ever do get a meteorite dial build going..I probably do the gen balance bridge, balance, winding assembly, and internal movement gen parts for the build. Because it would be a keeper for life. Congrats on having two of the dials. Oascom done a beautiful job on them.👍😀👍
Most of the rep oysterflex straps are incredibly stiff and are the wrong colour (Noob, RBF especially). ARF makes the most flexible oysterflex by a long shot (good luck finding a pair). Clean ones somewhere in the middle. If you plan to put oysterflex on CF panda you'll need to buy ends links otherwise you'll get a gap between the case and the strap. I've tried various end links. The issue is, the rep straps are too thick and won't fit under the end link. Smarty end links and cf straps might be worth a shot but no guarantee it'll fit. I've only had success with gen oysterflex and smarty end link.
Probably not for the models mentioned but you'd be looking at Junior reps. Factories such ZZF & V6F make them. For example, V6F, XF, VSF are owned by the same people and sometimes share the same parts. Most of these junior versions are seen as very good value and ideal for people who don't need the absolute best and the additional cost associated with it.
Do you think they'd ever do an Eye Of The Tiger (116588TBR)? I know it's almost impossible to get away with wearing it but I absolutely love that watch!
CF bezel and dial markers are better than Noob as they can be flat looking. Panda Noob V4 has correct DAYTONA dark red text. Noob has correct crown dots. CF has ARF bracelet. Noob bracelet can be a bit sharp. Some Noob have milky Crystal gaskets. CF hands more prone to slipping when using the chrono reset.
The Noob v4 bezel actually isn't that bad and might not be worth upgrading to CF bezel. But if you do, it'll be $158. So factor that in. Imo if you can find a nice used one for $600 or so it's worth it.
Each factory's production will have their advantages and disadvantages. There is no perfect rep. You need to decide what you can and cannot live with. This will be different for every person. This applies to TDs as well. It really depends on what you prefer and soliciting random comments may not be that relevant to your criteria. All I'll say is that VSF does not have the most gen like dial for the hulk. This is something you'll know quickly if you really did research it.
There's little to no true Noob left. I'd say GL this and see how the dial looks in person. If you feel like you still want to change the dial then let me know.
They're unlikely to fuss over $5. Their time is worth more than that. If they want to fuss they will. Just send them the correct remaining amount and that's it.
Noob is no longer active. The majority of 116519s made available post raid were hybrids that share the same movement as the original Dandong 4130 but are assembled by unknown factories. Feel free to tag me in your QC post.
ARS. Grade is on the back, allowing me to enjoy cards for what they are. Label is at the bottom, putting more attention on the card. Premium feel, weighty and highly protected (these are very hard to open). They display incredibly well, looking more like art displays rather than archival items. I regularly submit both cheap and expensive cards alike, as even the cheaper cards look that damn good in these slabs.
I once made the mistake in helping a lady carry their stroller down a load of stairs. I then discovered and learned these aren't necessarily for babies...
Passed N2 on my first try. Tried taking it last year but it got cancelled due to corona. Glad it's out the way now!
There are language exchange meetups happening everyday
It shares the same name as in Japanese. So I would personally approximate closer to how it's pronounced in Japanese before adding English twangs and intonation.
Sorry - this is a very succinct answer with a lot of effort, but what I’m asking is if there’s any media out there that would cause me to be convinced of the wrong pronunciation (the first one in my post) being the official pronunciation (which is as you described). Would you happen to know anything like that?
That would be like trying to find a needle in a haystack.
Both..lol.. I have a Noob 116519 brand new sitting in the watch box just for a meteorite dial build. I also have two other base Daytona's CF & BTF with extra bezels for either would be nice base for a 116509 build. Or I would just buy a new base either way if I could find a decent meteorite dial. I also got gen hands and gen crown paid for for laying around. And if I ever do get a meteorite dial build going..I probably do the gen balance bridge, balance, winding assembly, and internal movement gen parts for the build. Because it would be a keeper for life. Congrats on having two of the dials. Oascom done a beautiful job on them.👍😀👍
That would be a killer build. WG crown is hard to find these days. Thank you and good luck
How did oascom get a hold of a bunch of meteor?
It's not that hard to get
It's the lowest grade fake available
Most of the rep oysterflex straps are incredibly stiff and are the wrong colour (Noob, RBF especially). ARF makes the most flexible oysterflex by a long shot (good luck finding a pair). Clean ones somewhere in the middle. If you plan to put oysterflex on CF panda you'll need to buy ends links otherwise you'll get a gap between the case and the strap. I've tried various end links. The issue is, the rep straps are too thick and won't fit under the end link. Smarty end links and cf straps might be worth a shot but no guarantee it'll fit. I've only had success with gen oysterflex and smarty end link.
best option is to get the v1, then buy the crown from aliexpress.
CF crown tube doesn't accept most rep crowns. It's a massive pain to get even gen crowns to fit.
How flexible is the strap? 1 being stiff and 5 being effortless to bend?
Probably not for the models mentioned but you'd be looking at Junior reps. Factories such ZZF & V6F make them. For example, V6F, XF, VSF are owned by the same people and sometimes share the same parts. Most of these junior versions are seen as very good value and ideal for people who don't need the absolute best and the additional cost associated with it.
Do you think they'd ever do an Eye Of The Tiger (116588TBR)? I know it's almost impossible to get away with wearing it but I absolutely love that watch!
https://www.reddit.com/r/RepTime/comments/uvxp9r/new_release_moissanite_tiger_pave_daytona_116588/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share
Good luck!
Yes. Double check the movement is 4130. When setting the time, when you turn the crown upwards, the hands should move clockwise.
Noob Daytona 116519 pre raid is an amazing rep ootb. Very hard to find now. Even harder stickered. Nice find and definitely a keeper.
CF bezel and dial markers are better than Noob as they can be flat looking. Panda Noob V4 has correct DAYTONA dark red text. Noob has correct crown dots. CF has ARF bracelet. Noob bracelet can be a bit sharp. Some Noob have milky Crystal gaskets. CF hands more prone to slipping when using the chrono reset.
Thanks for the info. Is noob still worth the price tag ?
The Noob v4 bezel actually isn't that bad and might not be worth upgrading to CF bezel. But if you do, it'll be $158. So factor that in. Imo if you can find a nice used one for $600 or so it's worth it.
Each factory's production will have their advantages and disadvantages. There is no perfect rep. You need to decide what you can and cannot live with. This will be different for every person. This applies to TDs as well. It really depends on what you prefer and soliciting random comments may not be that relevant to your criteria. All I'll say is that VSF does not have the most gen like dial for the hulk. This is something you'll know quickly if you really did research it.
Iwc Mark XVIII v7f
Thank you so much for your complete and full most expansive response. I truly appreciate the time you put in for me!
1- It has a serial, hooray!
Here is the video of the movement, seems it is the 4130 as it is acting as you said above.
There's little to no true Noob left. I'd say GL this and see how the dial looks in person. If you feel like you still want to change the dial then let me know.
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CF v1 with Noob / gen crown
Do like this dial, almost pulled the trigger on this last week!
This is normal for CF GMTs. The bezel is loaded with grease. You don't get clicky bezel action and it's completely silent.
They're unlikely to fuss over $5. Their time is worth more than that. If they want to fuss they will. Just send them the correct remaining amount and that's it.
Can the vsf oysterflex be used on a sub?
No. It's 21mm
https://giphy.com/gifs/L2qukNXGjccyuAYd3W
Noob is no longer active. The majority of 116519s made available post raid were hybrids that share the same movement as the original Dandong 4130 but are assembled by unknown factories. Feel free to tag me in your QC post.