Rod 0 Posted January 13, 2018 (edited) I saw this watch at an AD just yesterday and was thinking how nice it would be if they would rep this (perfect gift for my mrs) and today what pops up among the new arrivals on puretime website? https://puretime05.com/yacht-master-37mm-268622-arf-1-1-best-edition-gray-dial-904l-ss-case-and-bracelet-a2824.html Being an ARF quality is guaranteed, but what do you guys think about it? I took a look at pics online and seems pretty faithful to gen! Edited January 13, 2018 by Rod Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reckoner777 1 Posted January 13, 2018 It's a shame people don't seem to care about this new release at all. PT's pictures aren't super clear so I believe we'll need more pictures to make comparisons with gen. Especially bezel pictures seem deceptive due to reflection. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RepGuy 108 Posted January 13, 2018 2 minutes ago, reckoner777 said: It's a shame people don't seem to care about this new release at all. PT's pictures aren't super clear so I believe we'll need more pictures to make comparisons with gen. Especially bezel pictures seem deceptive due to reflection. It's not that people don't care. Sometimes the forum can be a bit slow on responses, so give it time and I'm sure people will see this thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reckoner777 1 Posted January 13, 2018 1 hour ago, RepGuy said: It's not that people don't care. Sometimes the forum can be a bit slow on responses, so give it time and I'm sure people will see this thread. Then I think I'm a little spoiled by RWI's pace Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,305 Posted January 13, 2018 (edited) FFS, this is getting stupid now. Every fecking week, ARF keep releasing watches on my 'must have' list. I'm going to be broke by March! Or divorced. So not all bad. Have we found any horror show issues yet? 'Stanless'? Ahhhhh, wait. 37mm. If have preferred the bigger one. Seems strange they didn't rep the 40mm first. Edited January 13, 2018 by GingerBubba Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rod 0 Posted January 13, 2018 59 minutes ago, reckoner777 said: Then I think I'm a little spoiled by RWI's pace Same here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reckoner777 1 Posted January 13, 2018 1 hour ago, GingerBubba said: FFS, this is getting stupid now. Every fecking week, ARF keep releasing watches on my 'must have' list. I'm going to be broke by March! Or divorced. So not all bad. Have we found any horror show issues yet? 'Stanless'? Ahhhhh, wait. 37mm. If have preferred the bigger one. Seems strange they didn't rep the 40mm first. It's been repped thrice already by Bp, Noob and JF. It would've been redundant. That being said, if they managed to rep this somehow as close as Noob did, I'd much rather prefer 37 especially after having been hooked on DJ 36. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,305 Posted January 13, 2018 3 minutes ago, reckoner777 said: It's been repped thrice already by Bp, Noob and JF. It would've been redundant. But not in 904L. There's a lot that's been repped before that ARF is coming along and (arguably) doing better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roiex 0 Posted January 13, 2018 The rehaut engraving looks... interesting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 22,615 Posted January 13, 2018 10 minutes ago, reckoner777 said: It's been repped thrice already by Bp, Noob and JF. It would've been redundant. That being said, if they managed to rep this somehow as close as Noob did, I'd much rather prefer 37 especially after having been hooked on DJ 36. 36~7mm is the perfect size for a dress(ier) watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rod 0 Posted January 14, 2018 9 hours ago, roiex said: The rehaut engraving looks... interesting. Do you care to elaborate on that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GC 4,530 Posted January 14, 2018 5 minutes ago, Rod said: Do you care to elaborate on that? the etched crown is off center on the rehaught Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drifterr 0 Posted January 14, 2018 This is the second watch they messed up the etched crown on rehaut.The same on the dssd. Unless this is a prototype and final version will be fine. Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 22,615 Posted January 14, 2018 1 hour ago, GC said: the etched crown is off center on the rehaught Gae, Your eyesight is amazing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hasel5 4,811 Posted January 14, 2018 I have aGen older version and the size is perfect for under a shirt sleeve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,305 Posted January 14, 2018 16 minutes ago, drifterr said: This is the second watch they messed up the etched crown on rehaut. The same on the dssd. Unless this is a prototype and final version will be fine. They seem to do this regularly; send out photos of something bordering on a mock-up before the real piece is even available to buy (no matter what it may say on Puretime), then correct the faults in time for us lovely punters to get a perfect watch a couple of weeks later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blehbleh215 0 Posted January 14, 2018 Can you see/ feel the difference between 904 and 316 Steel?? Wondering does the price increase on multiple watch due to 904 steel worth it or not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bloon 0 Posted January 14, 2018 That is beautiful man!Sporty Piece! When you get one, can you post a review please Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,305 Posted January 14, 2018 11 minutes ago, blehbleh215 said: Can you see/ feel the difference between 904 and 316 Steel?? Wondering does the price increase on multiple watch due to 904 steel worth it or not. I'm far from an expert and still a relative noob, but my 3x ARF bracelets definitely feel better than, eg, my v7 Noob sub - more solid feeling. Not sure how much of that is in my head though.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markmarky 0 Posted January 14, 2018 Is the 37mm popular model? I thought its a women's model. Why did ARF even make this model when they have lots others to choose from? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reckoner777 1 Posted January 14, 2018 It's not a women's model. It's a midsize. I think you could say unisex at worst. We need a side by side comparison with gen! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rod 0 Posted January 16, 2018 On the exile forum some members were commenting on the fact that the bezel (both numbers and background surface) are not so well made and gen-like, so again hopefully this is only a prototype... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggdugg2009 0 Posted January 25, 2018 (also posted on the exile forum) I went ahead and ordered one from PT since I love the model. However, I too think the pics are of a prototype after talking to other TD's who said the factory hasn't officially released it, and because I haven't gotten any payment info let alone QC pics yet... I'm not in any rush, so no big deal. Whenever I eventually receive it I'll upload detailed pics! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,305 Posted January 25, 2018 5 minutes ago, diggdugg2009 said: (also posted on the exile forum) I went ahead and ordered one from PT since I love the model. However, I too think the pics are of a prototype after talking to other TD's who said the factory hasn't officially released it, and because I haven't gotten any payment info let alone QC pics yet... I'm not in any rush, so no big deal. Whenever I eventually receive it I'll upload detailed pics! Excellent, thanks. I for one am interested to see how it looks so please do post pictures when you get it! Wristies too. I guess it will probably be after New Year when you get it now, but you might get lucky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porschespeedster 19 Posted January 25, 2018 On 1/14/2018 at 18:26, markmarky said: Is the 37mm popular model? I thought its a women's model. Why did ARF even make this model when they have lots others to choose from? hey now, some of us can actually see what we're doing when we pee standing up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
