tim2827 41 Posted October 30, 2018 I got my Noob v9, with 3135, 904L 3 days ago. Here’s a quick review of how I see the watch. Overall the piece feels good. The winding is smooth, power reserve over 48 hours. The date changes at 12.10am, something which doesn’t affect me since I’ll be in bed and so are all my friends who will most likely notice my new piece. This is my first sub rep so I can’t make any comparison with previous pieces. SEL looks good ( to me as a regular guy on the block) , the bracelets fits well, and well brushed, flip lock clasp works smooth, glidelock also works great, smooth and easy to operate. The dial looks crisp clear, engraving to me is excellent, the ceramic bezel is much better than what I see on pic. I can’t really say too much for 904L. I’ve attached pics where the piece are placed side by side with a 316L piece and to me, to my untrained naked eyes, it looks the same. It also feels the same. So I’m not convinced that 904L is worth the extra bucks which could range from $80 to $100 or more depending on TDs selling price. The crystal is far from perfect. The glass itself is very clear but the cyclops lack depth of the gen black hole effect ( you can judge for yourself from the pic below). In conclusion, I’m overall happy and 85% satisfied with the piece. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ie_benitez 1 Posted October 30, 2018 Love the explorer! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glaude 1,615 Posted October 30, 2018 Nice quick review ! Thanks for taking the time ! No difference to me either between the steels Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ie_benitez 1 Posted October 30, 2018 1 hour ago, Glaude said: Nice quick review ! Thanks for taking the time ! No difference to me either between the steels Isn’t the difference in the weight? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tim2827 41 Posted October 30, 2018 Isn’t the difference in the weight? Not sure about the weight since I did not have another sub with 316L and I can’t afford the real thingy hahahahaha :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McGilli 1 Posted October 30, 2018 Nice man, I actually liked how you included a % of how satisfied you are - that was pretty cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glaude 1,615 Posted October 30, 2018 10 hours ago, ie_benitez said: Isn’t the difference in the weight? I doubt it, they are basically the same metal except for some minor alloy composition differences. They should weigh approximately the same, at least when we are talking rep. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patooo 0 Posted October 30, 2018 (edited) ‘....I’ll be in bed and so are all my friends who will most likely notice my new piece....’ Do you all sleep together? Lovely watch..... how long does the luminescence last? Stock subs can drive me mad when the ‘superlume’ isn’t so super!! Edited October 30, 2018 by patooo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rokerite 2,444 Posted October 30, 2018 Watch looks great, bezel numbers much improved on V7 I have. The lack of "black hole" can be rectified, if it bothers you that much, by installing a gen crystal or prof steve's black hole crystal which imho is as good as the gen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tim2827 41 Posted October 30, 2018 Watch looks great, bezel numbers much improved on V7 I have. The lack of "black hole" can be rectified, if it bothers you that much, by installing a gen crystal or prof steve's black hole crystal which imho is as good as the gen.Yeahhh Will contact him for my black hole hahaha Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tim2827 41 Posted October 30, 2018 ‘....I’ll be in bed and so are all my friends who will most likely notice my new piece....’ Do you all sleep together? Hahaha Lovely watch..... how long does the luminescence last? Stock subs can drive me mad when the ‘superlume’ isn’t so super!!@patoo to me the lume is ok, better than some of my other reps. Very light sensitive and stays for quite a while ... maybe I’ll time it hahaha Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tim2827 41 Posted October 31, 2018 I’ve pulled the trigger for prof black hole crystal Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FoxWilde 155 Posted October 31, 2018 Good read mate. How’s the bezel insert? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tirillo.mau 7 Posted November 2, 2018 Good pair of wristwatches mate. I love the explorer but I really like the sub. Looking the pics of sub, same to be gen for me. How’s is the bezel? Inviato dal mio iPhone utilizzando Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tim2827 41 Posted November 3, 2018 Hi the bezel inserts to me is one of the better ones I’ve seen from pic and from my friends NF v6 and ARF rep subs. Maybe I’m easily contented, also I’m not very knowledgeable Here’s some snapshots taken with iPhone Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tirillo.mau 7 Posted November 3, 2018 It’s so well made. Believe me Inviato dal mio iPhone utilizzando Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Khronos 1,339 Posted November 3, 2018 I believe you mate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tim2827 41 Posted November 9, 2018 Hey guys , here’s my v9 with black hole from Prof , I’m now 95% satisfied Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indianajones 5 Posted November 11, 2018 Hey guys , here’s my v9 with black hole from Prof , I’m now 95% satisfied Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkHi Tim! Cool review thanks for posting! Who is prof? I want to do the same with my v8. ThanksSent from my ONEPLUS A3000 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tim2827 41 Posted November 11, 2018 Hi Tim! Cool review thanks for posting! Who is prof? I want to do the same with my v8. ThanksSent from my ONEPLUS A3000 using TapatalkLook for Prof Steve [email protected]Here’s a video Cheers Have fun Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indianajones 5 Posted November 12, 2018 Hi Tim, I contacted Prof. Your crystal doesn't have the LEC? Sent from my ONEPLUS A3000 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tim2827 41 Posted November 12, 2018 Hi Tim, I contacted Prof. Your crystal doesn't have the LEC? Sent from my ONEPLUS A3000 using Tapatalk Correct, without LEC for mine Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aoobuy 3 Posted November 12, 2018 nice one, Submariner and explorer , both are nice watches Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dazza78 3 Posted November 12, 2018 I'm very new to this, but it looks great, you could add a Gen Xtal and Gen DW and I think you'd be set for a while. Where did you buy this from if I may ask please? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lok214 0 Posted December 2, 2018 I saw a superfranken daytona with the prof crystal as well, looks good! I think the rep is about 3 gram lighter compare the gen, you can barely tell the difference. does anyone has a side by side noob v9 macro vs gen review link? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites